Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-02-03

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NMgASX not bind myself down to
NS8WlA write anything for any
EESG}, stated time on any stated
Y On subject" was the answer of
* Henri Sienkiewicz, author of
Quo Vadis," when q repre-
sentative of the New York World
asked him his plans.
1t is a regrettable fact that since his
third marriage, with Countess Babska,
this great writer has given very little
to the world. He says he is not in the
mood. Possibly the delicate state of
health in which Miss Sienkiewicz has
been for some time has had a good
deal to do with it, as he has passed
many anxious moments on her &C.
count.
On her account, also, he is not able
to pass the winter on his estate near
Warsaw, in the government of Kielce.
This property, which is called "Oblen-
gorek," was given to him by the Polish
people on the occasion of his jubilee,
some seven years ago. 1t is situated
in the prettiest part of Poland, far
enough from a railway station to in.
sure privacy from the inroads of tour
lists, and possesses, besides the house,
beautiful park and home farm.
The house, which is rambling and
comfortable, reminds one little of
the more substantial Swiss villas. In
fact. the government of Kielce is
often called Polish Switzerland, from
it's hills and valleys and beautiful
views. The drawing-room, furnished
In the style of the first empire, is a
mingling of restful, neutral shades
The dining-room, furnished in typical
Polish style, with many good pictures
by modern artists, leads into the au
thors study, though, as a matter OF
fact, Sienkiewicz' best work-includ
ing "Quo Vadis"-was done elsewhere
Besides these rooms, on the ground
floor are other sitting and bedrooms
The general effect is one of simple
ity, neatness and good taste.
Park 10 Beautiful.
But the chief charm of Oblengoreh
lies in the park, with its shady hooks
dim alleys and confusion of flowers
Then, too, there is the spring of min
eral water, discovered on the estate
soon after it was presented to its
present owner. At the time it was
hoped that this water, which M. Sien
e kiewicZ christened "Ursus," in mem
DRY of the gigantic Pole in "Que
Vadis," would be sent all over the
world. 1t is not unlike Apollinaris In
taste and it is clear and sparkling. II
short time, however, it was found
that, owing to the difficulties connect
ed with transport, the water, even In
Warsaw, was too expensive to have
large sale. Small quantities are still
however, bottled and sent to different
parts of the country. The spring IL
built round in tasteful way thai
characterizes all that has been done
by the owner of Oblengorek.
M. Sinekiewicz, whose handsome
powerful head shows signs of havine
been "out in the snow" has Travelled
about great deal. Among othe,
places he has visited the United State.
of America. He has little but praise
for Americans and their country. Ant
praise Is thing with which he is no
lavish, as many people have found out
Truly, if anybody were to ask m,
Which nation has attained the bes
civilization l would unhesitatingly an
swer, The American" he said. I'm Eu
rope only few classes of the com
munity have embraced civilization
or, rather. to speak quite correctly
only one class has done so. This class
has gathered in and keeps everything
KNEW THE REAL JOY OF LIFE.