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Of firm character and Independent Judgment
who was also a devoted Catholic. ready 70 de-
fend her religion IL need be. but chiefly showing
IL by a wise self-lmitation and great reverence
for goodness. lferimee often alludes 20 THIS
faith He bore IL a grudge when she proved
the friendship Of a woman Gained and matured
by inner life OF her own Augustin zion.
who in his volume "Merimee et ses Anlis
makes doubt OF tho Identity Of Nile. Dacqulns
never knew her. But he guesses heT-'thougn
q bit Maynard. though a bit evasive, though =
bit precieuse. she was tender. pure, and at bot
tom perfectly sincere.
Such she known 20 the few Englisnwornen
who were her friends in Paris. She dined Win
Miss Rtche every Christmas Day. ChOpinS
clever pupil Teleffsen was always a guest on
that day. His stories OF Chopin charmed her
and when her personal characteristics were the
subject OF his sallies her dark. expressive eyes
shOue and rolled with amusement She con-
fessed to superstition. also 10 Partially Tor
mystery. English books. especially George EliOt's
works. discussed But the picture Ike
to recall OF Jenny Dacquin as a woman OF hfty
with glossy black hair framed BY black lace
is at the piano listening 10 the music OF Chopin
played by his pupil, with all It's emotions OF
sadness and reverie reflected IN her eloquent
face She published the "Lettres a une IN
connue" at a time when Mermee's name was
very unpopular IN France from its association
with the disastrous end OF the Second Empire
The popularity OF the letters did much 70 bring
Paris back to Merimee. He seen not 20
be heartless. The Commune burnt his house
and books Fortunately he had saved his
'Sevigu6 in ten Volumes" his last beQuest 20
the dear friend who had once made him very
unhappy by her scruples in Withdrawing from
him when he was most attached to her. bat
whose disinterested and self-suppressing friend
ship a solid good in his life
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-28

German, I'm apartment, where numbers OF
friends visited her for forty years Among them
were two or three EnglishwOmen. with whom
she had life friendships. one Of them was Miss
Ritchie, Thackeray's cousin, whose home in Paris
is often mentioned in his letters.
The present writer knew Mile Dacquin very
well in the late CO.'S. She had a face that was
powerful with vitality, large lustrOus dark eyes
and features a la Pascal, delicate nOstrils. ana
nose dropping slightly over thin, finely CurE1nS
lips. The raven black hair. so often spoken q IN
the letters was worn In smooth bandeaus In. inc
fashion OF the time, caught back from the cheeks
with falling black lace. The lustre OF Mile
Dacquin's eyes was increased by the application
OF a pigment to the lower lids, such as AlgeIfah
women use. She was fond of all Southern thiIgs
Her apartment was filed with sunny sketches by
Merimee. She constantly spoke OF him, but only
as Of an acquaintance. But she was always most
particular 10 inquire Of the movements or the
the Riviera, who were with Merimee at the time
OF his death and to whom he left his small fort
une Two years afterward Mile. DaCquln pub
li9hed Merimee's letters under the title or Let
tres a une IncOnnue,' and acknowledged the
ownership TO the friends who recognized her IN
every page. Before her death, In 1920, she sent
her name in answer to n formal request, amid
general discussion Of the mystery Of "fIncOn-
nue." to the paper which answered IN Francs 20
Notes and OuerieS''-''I intermediate des Cnef-
cheurs" OF January 20. 1892. Still, at that time,
as we have said, she jealousy guarded all ner
souvenirs from the interference or celebrity. she
would not be mixed up with II.
Her friends were constant TO her FOR her own
wit. sympathy and affinity to all that was Guilt
waited and beautiful. 1 remember her sltIlhs az
home on gay Paris afternoon reading Goethe
italian Journey" Merimee used 10 tell her
that she summed up for him whole civiliza-
ton" What her friends remember IS woman
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-28
Literary WesvG and Criticism.

oO0oui' OF MS recovery ot the body % Jones
1Hi"OHs 'he illustrations there is one reproduced
u shashy but strangely impressive photo
graph. This chapter OF General Eorter's con-
sioeraoiy enhances the value % a biography
vic" Is as absorbing as It Is authoritative.
Inc edition is admirably presented as to paper.
print and binding
= Hlerary worker whose publisher announced
'iia' enc haa IN view a sequel u a successful
s'Ory protests that no sooner had the .1i+ersr,,
no'e appeared than she began to receive a re-
n'arKaoie variety Of mail matter.
,, rRe cllpplng bureaus wished n nro,,id. M ,,4,
Eritina -r lhIte persons wanted 10 do nv go
ia nv yeaIned 70 crticise, revise and nrct-
to T,eat lusctlpt Two dramatic agents ionge4
draT,s tI~t some place to converse with mo ob0rt
- SS.iLlIlg u An enterprisng stransar Soa-o
az" copy. And the book isn't written!
We PRINT this as warning to young authors
"ilo 'iiiIh mat there cannot be such a thing &C
1oo iIuch publicity, and that what people write
ABOUT them. If not more important Is AZ least
selves vine 'ieiH-
current reprints include, Furthermore. several
works OF fiction The Scrbners publish a new
edition. IN seven volumes Of the fiction NJ Mrs
| Edith Wharton, following in the rnanufa c+ure
the style OF her last book. The House Of Mirtb %
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-28
"LTNCONNUE. +"
The Real Person to Whom N6Tm6e
Wrote.
Mrs Ware Cornish. in The London Morning


Mrs. Ware Cornish. in The London Morning
Post
The English translation lately published Of
the ever popular 'Lettres uue InCOnnue" OF
Prosper Merimee awakens fragrant reCollectiOns
Of a FrenchwOman anG her we'll kept silence.
Such a silence is very pleasant and not very
common element in that potent source Of liter
airy NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. friendship The
more literary and the more liable to celebrity is
the correspondence arising from the intimacy of
a man Of letters with a woman Of great culture
and refinement, the more wholesome is the
atmosphere Of feminine retiCenCe in which II
could develop In the case of 'TInConnue' there
was no motive for personal prudence. but the
secret Of her friendship was jealousy guarded
for years from the eyes of the world
Mile. Jenny Dacquin was the daughter or a
solicitor of high standing at Boulogne In the
SOS. The acquaintance with Mertmee began
in England when she was living as companion
with a lady Of whom II is only known that
she is the Lady NJ" Of the famous CORE
spondence. Mile. Dacquin did not remain long
without a home OF her own after her fathers
death. A personal legacy made her independent
at about seven and twenty and brought her
back to Paris which she never left. She died
in 1898 at 135 Rue Jacob. in the Faubourg st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-28

The stories are printed with good taste. and the
red cloth binding is likewise a dignihed affair
Tbis edition is justified by the authors increas-
ing popularity, and will be widely welcomed The
same publishers have added AT Close Range"
and The Wood Fire in No. S.. two volumes Of
short stories. to the daintly printed Beacon
Edition" OF the works of Mr.. F. Hopkinson
Smith. Houghton, Mlf1in & Co. bring out
in two soberly printed volumes new editions OF
"Sturmsee" and "Calmire." the novels which
Mr. Henry Holt has recently acknowledged as
his own. The John Lane Company, taking sd-
vantage Of the mild revival OF interest IN the
late William Sharp, issues a second edition OF
The Mountain Lovers" which he published over
the name Of Fiona Macleod
Charles Frederick Holder, whose book on deep
sea angling has just been published by the
Scrbners, appears to have been especially in
dustrious Of late as the Putin Ns are also
bringing out a volume by him SIS month en-
titled Life in the Open" in i"h the author
presents a picture Of southerr -ifornia Joys.
Grace Alexander. the aut' II Judith" Just
published by the Bobbs-N rill Company, is a
newspaper woman and for en- years was on the
staff OF The Minneapolis >;aHs'' as music critic
editorial writer, editor q the woman's page and
! acting literary editor.
! Russell Sturgis has undertaken to prepare for
! the Baker & Taylor Company a three volume
History OF Architecture" to be issued in large
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-28

quarto form, with many hundreds Of illustra-
tons The first volume will be published next
autumn. and the second and third will follow
IN 1907.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-28
Books and Publications.

Of FAMOUS PERSONS
B01-hs and sold.
E-eT.T-F 2 sENJ XTS.
~ zfa 81 BE" YORK..
SLsD EJE PRICE LISTS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-28

An Important reprint OF an historical charao-
'er reaches rs from the scribners. This IS the
-oiaE.enoratl0n Edition." in two volumes. OF
1-7 late Augustus c. BuelTs Paul Jones
Founder u the American Navy" To the SEQ
oh1 volume General Horace Porter contributes a
S-ITlen1entary chapter. embodying a complete
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-28

u the new edition de luxe OF Mr. Maurice
HeTletts complete writings. the sixth and
seventh volumes. just published by the Macmu-
!an Company. are given 70 The Road IN Tus-
cany." The book is well met in this handsome
iorfn- The larger page means a broader margin
-or text and picture and the latter especially.
gains much from the increase in scale. Mr.
Hewlett IS abUn6antly entertaining IN these
italian travel sketches. At times, II is true, he
FORCES the note. painting pictures with more
Ilctlresgueness than truth, but though the
reader may occasionally grow impatient he can
aot long resist the appeal OF this writer's STIR
Hhg and romantic prose. Mr.. Pencils draw
lhgs come out well IN the protogravures and
Is-ttones q this edition, IN which, we may add.
on-y three more volumes now remain 70 be pub
Esbed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-28

Russell Sturgis has undertaken to prepare for
the Baker & Taylor Company three volume
History OF Architecture" to be issued in large
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-21
Observation-Disclosures
Hamilton County Delegates Are
Instructed to Work For
Governors denomination
LIST OF DELEGATES CHOSEN.
Congressional Delegation Is Instructed
For Conner and the Senatorial Dele
CATION For D. c. chase-Judse
Richards Has the Judicial DeIega-
tion-soone County Primaries.
Special to Tim es- Republican.

Special to ineS-Republc3n.
Nevada, March Ex-Governor cum
Minis is to address what it is thought
will prove to be the largest gatherlhe
of farmers that ever assembled I'm this
city at one time at the opera house on
Wednesday afternoon, March %. The
meeting was arranged for yesterday
by a committee composed of represen-
tatives of the Story County Institute,
the Improved Breeders Association, the
Meat Producers Association and the
Farmers Grain Company of Nevada.
1t is to he a mass meeting at which
every farmer in the county is being
urged by a circular letter to he present
to listen to addresses on various sub
jects of particular interest to the farm
ers and stockmen of the county.
Besides the governor, who will speak
on the subject, Our Markets and
Transportation Of Our Products Hon.
w. e. Stickney. of Chicago. will talk
upon the subject Organization OF Co
operative Companies anu " l|u''''
of Mason City, will discuss the sub-
ject, Successful Management Of CO.
operative Associations"
While special invitations have been
mailed to practically every farmer in
the county, all other people are invit-
ed and urged to be present. The COM
mittee. composed of one member from
each of the associations named, have
now practically completed their ar
rangements for the meeting, which Will
take all of the afternoon and will posi-
bly, extend into an evening session
While there will be nothing Of political
significance in the appearance of Cow
ernor Cummins at this meeting, 1t will
give him an excellent opportunity to
put his position on the rate and other
important matters before the people Of
the county.
The committee while preparing for
this meeting were repeatedly urged by
farmers from various parts of the
county to endeavor to secure Governor
Cummins for talk on the subject
named, or one of a similar nature
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-21

S. S Zenor of Madrid. Hannum won
out with 994 votes, with Brunton next
with 921, and Zenor third with 9li ri.
f. Shade. of Boone, received 642 votes
for the office.
F. M. Lorenson, Of Ogden, won out
for county treasurer, with 1.707 votes,
as against 1092 for Earnest Carlson, OF
Boone and 400 for Lewis G. Carlson,
of Boone.
The contest for auditor was between
Boone men, e. S. Jones securing l6lS
votes, w. S. Criswell, 1,216, and George
A. Bovey, 3S1.
The otser officers We're nominated
without opposition. as follows
For Representatives.. r. Doran, OF
Beaver.
For Clerk--F. H. Johnson. of Boone
For Recorder S. Halliday, OF
Boone.
For Superintendent of Schools-R. r.
Cobb. of Boone.
For Supervisors-H d. Howe. of Og-
den, and j. w. Keigley, of Boone.
For Coroner--Dr. J. G. Walker, OF
Boone.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-21
Governor Cummins to Address
Large Gathering to Be Held
at Nevada
MANY FARMERS WILL ATTEND
Now Seems Probable That the Meet
ing, Which Is Called for Wednesday,
March %, Will Be the Largest of the
Kind Ever Held in Nevada-stick.
ney Ono Of the Speakers.
Special to Times-Republicah,

Webster City, March 21.--The dele
gates selected by the Hamilton county
republican convention in this city yes
terday to the state. congressional sena-
torial and judicial conventions, are as
follows:
State Delegation-fW. +. Hunter,
chairman; O. l. Kleaveland, Oliver Sea-
line. Lars Hendrickson, b. f. Ketz, Ar
thur Campbell, c. A. Medley, G. P.
Christianson, w. A. Atkinson, j. o. An
derson, Hans Fardal, John Doolittle, J..
M. Thompson, M l.. Mccullough, VIM.
Meel1ins, A. A. Anderson, c. P. Holt.
Congressional Delegation-W. j. Co
vii, chairman; Ed Johnson, A. Hale,
j. c. Sterling, S. j. Cottington, Theo-
dore Cutler, John McCarley, Wesley
p. j. Brandrup, v. Crosley, H. 7. Will
son, VIM. Robbins, r. G. Clark, Gilbert
Knudson. G. w. Smith
Senatorial Delegation-R. G. Clark,
chairman; G. d. Thompson, P. w. Lee,
l. B. Stafford Emil Anderson, VIM.
Whistler, H. E. Fardal, A. W. Garth,
John d. Porter, Geo. c. Tucker. G. l..
Gregory, O. j. Larson H. L. Corbin,
w. o. Mcconnell j. L. Lenhart, Claude
Campbell, Ford Price.
Judicial Observation-Disclosures Martin,
chairman; A. N. Boeye, r. G. Clark. J..
w. Lee, v. c. Crosley. v. F. Cole, e.
Eppard, w. M. Scott, w. J. Covil, g. D..
Thompson, ]. M. Blake, Reuben Nc
Ferren, G. f. Tucker. Peter Hove, VIM.
Whistler, A. A. Anderson, S. w. Nc
Adow.
The state delegates are instructed to
use all honorable means toward the
nomination Of Governor A. B. Cummins
for third term. Those to the congress
sional convention are instructed for
Congressman Conner. Those to the
senatorial convention will vote for D.
c. Chase, of this city, for senator from
the Thirty seventh district. and those
to the judicial convention are instruct-
ed, for Judge ]. H. Richard, Of this
city, who has completed one term Of
service on the bench of the Eleventh
district.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-21
SMITH TURNS DETECTIVE.
Ames Hotel Keeper Nabs Fellow Who
6uncocd Him Three Times.


Special TO Times Republican
Ames, March 21.-A. j. Smith, pro-
prietor of the Ames hotel, has sud-
denly made for himself reputation
as q detective. No less than three
times has Mr.. Smith been buncoed out
of hotel bills by a fellow who regis
tiers under different name each time.
Monday Mr. Smith was in Des
Moines, and entering a street car at
once recognized the man and when the
latter dismounted. Smith did likewise
Shadowing him a short distance he
secured the aid of policeman ana
placed him under arrest. He at that
time plead innocent to the charge. Mar
shall Wiley of this city was summon
ed and went to Des Moines on the eve
to Ames, where he was placed in the
city Jail until Tuesday to await trial.
In Des Moines he gave his name as
Henry Webster. but his right name is
said to be Alcott. He was arraigned
in Justice Campbells court Tuesday
morning, and plead guilty to the
charge of obtaining money under false
pretenses and beating his board bill.
A fine of $25 was imposed or ten days
in the county Jail. Failing to pay the
fine he was committed to Jail. He was
identified by the physician who had
attended him while sick at the hotel,
and by witnesses from Des Moines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-21
BELLE PLANE i. O. o. F.
Local Odd Fellows Entertain Grand
Officers and Visiting Brethren.

Local Odd Fellows Entertain Grand
Officers and Visiting Brethren.
Special to Tlmes-R Republican.
Belle Plaine, March 21.--Friday was
gala day in local Odd Fellow circles
when Home Encampment, No. As, en-
tertained the grand officers of this
branch of the order, and large num-
Der of visiting brethren from a dozen
cities. Belle PLANE enjoys the dis
tinction of having two of the important
offices in the grand lodge, that of grand
patriarch, the highest in the order. and
Of grand treasurer, which offices are
held by j. c. Miner and G. r. Ahrens,
respectively.
Friday evenings gathering was on ac-
count Of the annual banquet of the
order, usually held at the time of in
stallatlon of local officers. With two
grand officers in the local lodge. this
years meeting was wider In scope.
Grand officers of the encampment
and subordinate bodies who We're
present were:
g. l.. Snyder grandmother, Mar
ion.
Judge Church, grand representative.
Jefferson.
Colonel Whiteneck, grand marshal,
Waterloo.
j. H. Lindsey, grand sentinel. Mar
engo.
e. NJ. Harvey, grand outside sentinel,
Anamosa.
John Kiel, D. D. G. p, lMarengo.
P. Hixen. grand herald, Tama.
]. F. fisher, D. ID. G. p. Cedar Rap
ids.
]. H. Rozema, representative, Key
stone.
The local camp was instituted Oct.
16, 1872, and has therefore had nearly
thirty-four years OF activity The
present membership of the local camp
is about 100. and the Iowa member
ship 1928, and the membership thru
out the world, 1889. The local Off
GERS Of the encampment are:
C. P.-Jason Livings
HI. PC. w. E. Snyder.
S. W-Ross Bailey.
j. w. A. Walton.
Scribe-A. II. Howard.
Financial Scribe-M. D. Wood.
Treasurer-G. R. Ahrens.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-21
REVIVAL CLOSES At TAMA.

Rev. Pilot, Of Grundy Center, Had
Charge Of Services Two Weeks.
Special to Times-Republican.
lama, March 21.-yThe Baptist
church of Tama has just finished
series of revival meetings, which re-
suited very profitably to the church
and community. Rev. f. E. Webb, OF
Cedar Rapids, preached the first week.
His sermons were spirited and help
full. The second week Rev William
Pilot of Grundy Center began, and
preached every night for two weeks.
Rev. Pilot came to the Baptist de-
nomination last year and is very
strong preacher. His training was In
the Friends church.
The church at Tama was blessed
seven being baptized last Sunday eve
ming. Many reconsecrated themselves
to God during the service.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-21

pounds Of tea, was found near the door,
where it had been dropped in the hasty
departure of the thieves. The police
are wholly at loss to know who did
the act. The marauders secured over
200 pounds of soap, and in this one
item the police think 1t must have been
the act of a large party. The grocery
society was organized only short time
ago by railroad and brick yard men.
1t is ON the cooperative plan and has
over ninety members, and has been do
ing good business
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-21
BOONE COUNTY VOTE HEAVY.

c. J. cedarquist, Of Boone, Nominated
for County Attorney-othe Results.
Special to Times-Republican.
Boone, March 21.-A total Of $500
ballots were cast at the Boone county
primaries here, the vote being an un-
usually heavy one. The total republic
can vote Of the county in the general
election two years ago was only 1900.
The election was of purely local signifi-
canoe, no state issues being involved.
The chief fights were over the nomina-
tons for county attorney, sheriff, coun-
ty treasurer and auditor.
c. j. Cedarquist, of Boone, secured
the nomination for county attorney,
with 1,495 votes. His opponents, r. L.
Cressler and d. G. Baker, both Of
Boone, received 1000 and 965 votes, re-
spectively.
The fight for sheriff was close be-
tween George d. Hannum, of Mineral
Ridge; w. w. Brunton, of Boone, and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-21
ENGINEER FRIck WILL RECOVER
Two Others Hurt in Wreck at Lock.
I

Two Others Hurt in Wreck at Lock-
ridge, Cannot Live, However.
Special to Times Republican.
Burlington, March 81. Engineer
Prick, who. with many others, was in
jured in the Burlington wreck stt Lock-
ridge, is now believed to have an OPP
portunity for recovery. John Peterson,
OF West Burlington, and Laurence AL
len, OF, Fairfield, reported fatally hurt,
will not live.
The other nineteen injured are do
ing well. Some of them have con-
tinued their journey. Altho four
coaches were almost reduced TO kind
ling wood the official statement of
loss to the company is but $4,000 in
rolling stock.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-21
OPERATED "eLlND Pig"
J. Hoffmeister Fined at New Hampton
for Selling Liquor Illegally.

Special 20 Times Republican
Grafton March 21.-Proven guilty OF
operating a notorious blind pig" at
this place, Jacob Hoffmeister was fined
at New Hampton by Commissioner F..
F. Swale. $500 today. He was taken
in charge by Deputy U. s. Marshal
Gustafson, of Fort Dodge, last week,
and taken to Fort Dodge, where, after
preliminary hearing before the fed
eral court, he was bound over under
bonds of $500, charged with selling
liquor without license. The evidence
at the trial showed that Hoffmeister
had bought the place last Writer and
had owned it but two days, but that
two days got him into trouble.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-21
POLITICS At swALEpALE.
A. Quackinboss, Aged Seventy Years 10
Candidate for Mayor.


q Candidate for Mayor.
Special to Tlmes-Rcpublicen.
Swaledale, March Ml.-This village is
just beginning to warm up to what in-
dictates the warmest municipal contest
held here In some time. Two tickets
are in the field for city officers, one
headed by A. Quackinboss, pro-
nounced temperance man, and the 9th
er by M. Moroney, a liberal. AT the
formal caucus held last week, no one
could be found who was willing to ac-
cept the nomination, but since then
two candidates have entered the field.
Candidate Quackenboss Is 20 years Of
age, and IL elected will probably be the
Oldest mayor in Iowa. Along with him
are associated E. Fl. Rich and L. NJ.
Van Kirk, for councilmen, and on the
opposing ticket are w. A. shaffer and
Harmon Dilts.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-21
ROBBERY Ar MASON CITY.

Sneak Thieves Break Into Cooperative
Grocery Store Recently Started.
Special to Times-Republican.
Mason City, March 21.-Sneak
thieves broke into the Cooperative
Grocery Store here last night and stole
goods to the amount of 800. They
gained access to the building by drill
Ing hole thru the wall near the door,
then by means OF wires worked the
bolt that held the door back and the
door then was easily opened. Sugar.
tea. coffee ana canned goods. fruit and
many other smaller articles were taken.
A sack containing eleven packages of
co6es and another containing ten