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The morning call., 1891-04-19

Saint German des Pres); monument of the
Defense of Paris" & Courbevoie; decora-
tive statues at the Hotel de Vile; many
small bronzes published by Barbedienne
and Thiebaut; also reductions of his large
works, whose graceful emotion makes them
popular
Bartholdi, Frederick Auguste-Thi5 sculp-
tor never excited the enthusiasm of an ar
tistic soul, says the New York Sun. Hav-
ing acquired tie protection OF the powerful
by means foreign to art he has succeeded in
obtaining permission to deposit colossal
Nominations on several points OF the de-
fenseless earth, notably the Belfort Lion
and the Liberty at the entrance of the har-
Dor of New York. The powerful have rec
ognized his misguided genius by creating
lin SUCCESSFULLY CheValier OF the Legion OF
Honor in 1865 Officer in 1882, and Com
mandeT in 1888.
Boucher, Alfred-Obtained his first medal
Mt the Salon in 1874, in 1881 the Prix du
Salon, in 1886 a frst-class medal for his ad-
mirable grouD of runners AT the Goa" -
This group has been pOpulariZed by re-
auctions which may be seen in all the shops
from biOscOw to Lima. A vigorous realfs-
tic talent of very intense material ob5erya-
ton.
Cain, Auguste-Born 1922, pupil of Rude,
married the daughter Of Meme, the sculptor
OF animals, and the two made and published
as partners innumeTable small broDzes of
animals in rivalry OF Barge. Gains finest
works are the two immense bronzes in the
Tuileries Gardens, "Rhinoceros attacked by
Tigers" Salon 1882 and Family of Tigers"
tSalon 1873; both very spirited and decor
alive groups, and fine group Of Lion
and Ostrich" in the Luxembourg Gardens.
Carrier, Joseph-'L' Aveugle ct lie Para
lytique" lSal0n 1883 and 'Giliiatt Caught by
the Octopus" (Hugo's Toilers of the Seal,
Salon of 1890, attracted attention to this
sculptor, who has great power Of dramatic
expression.
Chapu Henri-Prix de Rome, 1855: Medals
of Honor, 1875 and 1877; member of the In
slilute, 1880 A model career, full of sue
cess and honors. NJ. Chapu is the favoIite
sculptor of official busts. funeral monu-
Inents and Commemorative statues. His
talent has qualities Of elevation, sentiment,
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TALKS TOR BOYS.
XVI.
By Colonel Thomas ". Knox.
The Goorkha Knife.

Recent news from India relative to the
massacre of Goorkha and other troops in
Assam, has called my attention to a GooIkha
knife that hangs in my library. 1t is fear
full looking weapon with curved blade, a
sharp point and keen edge, though the
latter is good deal duller than it was when
/ bought it at Delhi decade or more ago.
The man who sold it assured me by all the
big words of honor he knew that the knife
had seen service in Afghan battles, and
caused the death of more than one of the
enemies of India in the campaigns of the
north. Well, it certainly looks as though
it had been carried a. somebody's side,
and as the Goorkhas did not wear
weapons for ornament alone. l have as
sumed that the knife now so peaceful might
tell fearful story if it were suddenly
endowed with speech. The Goorkhas are
fond of fighting, and may fairly be described
in the well-known phrase, would rather
fight than eat. They make excellent SOL
diers. both on account of the hardhood with
which they Withstand faiigues which break
down ordinary men and their wonderful
bravery in battle. Their fighting qualities
often make it difficult for their officers to
control them, and instances have been
known whtre, from sheer thirst for shed
ding blood, they have broken through all
discipline and devoted themselves to slaught-
ering their enemies, As a general thing
they do not take prisone 5, preferEing to
slaughter on the spot all who come within
reach of their weapons, and this popularity
OF their ways Of warfare has caused them to
be dreaded by the Afghans and others who
have opposed the British armies since the
GooTkhas entered the service of her Majesty.
When not in the field against the enemy,
they are easy to manage, and they fraterniZe
readily with the European troops with which
they happen to be bTigaded.
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What He Saw.

''What do you see that so interests you"
l asked a somewhat eccentric friend whom
1 caught in brown study gazing fxedly
from his Office window
81 see," he replied slowly and with hest
tant emphasis, "a beautiful mountain land
scape, green near by, blue in the mists of
the distance. In the foreground a clear,
cool stream of mountain water bounds down
the valley, expanding at the level into a
placid pool Near one of its lower reaches
stands house of generous dimensions and
beautiful exterior. About it are grand forest
trees, velvety lawns, flowers in profusion.
stables with two or three sleek hanked
horses, a paddock stocked with deer, fruit
orchards and broad fields green and luSty
with crops.
within the horfse room after room in
vites the eye. The furniture is rarely beau
tiful. the rugs a Persian would covet. the
cabinets are filled with strange objects from
every zone. Beautiful pictures, selected for
the ability rather than the reputation of the
artists, hang upon the walls; the library is
the despair of book lover. and in the great
conservatory beyond the hail, with its mas
sive oak table and yawning fireplace. are
growing the rarest-"
Hold on" said l. you must have good
eyes. All that 1 can see is cellar digging
full of mud, bricks and saw-horses."
well, and what of thatP" said my
friend, almost savagely. Couldn't the OLD
fool who owns that unlovely hole in the
ground sell l. for enough to buy all that l
have described and have plenty Of money
left to pay the groeer's bills? That's what
I'd do il | owned that ridiculous slice OF
mud pie"
But he would not, though. New York is
queer place, but few leave it willingly for
babDling brooks.
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Washington, with FIVE colossal figures, the
magnificent monument OF Admiral Courbet,
the two latter works exc uted with his
puoil. MerCie-
Gerome, Leon-The eminent painter is
also distinguished sculptor, and one Of his
most charming works Is his latest, entitled
"Tanagra, a beautiful woman holding in
her hand Tanagra statuette. -.
Gautherin, Sean-A group called Labor,
in the Luxembourg garden; Paradise
Lost; many bnSts of considerable elegance.
gene-Prix lie Rome, 1916; member Of the
Institute, 1862; Commander of the Legion
OF Honor, 1875; laden with official diStinc-
tions. A respected veteran, whose works
no longer have influence on living French
art. Best known work, the double bust OF
the Gracchi in the Luxembourg Museum,
and the tomb of Roman matr0n.
Mjalbert, Jean Antonin-PriX de Rome,
1874; frst-claSs medal Universal EXposi-
ton, 1878; Legion Of Honor, 1887. Excellent
decorative sculptor; inheritor of the orna-
mental traditions Of the eighteenth century.
His high-relief bronze of "Renown" was
one of the noticeable works in 1899.
Lanson, Alfred-Prix de Rome, 1876; first
class medal and Legion OF Honor, 1882.
Principal works, judith" Salon, 1856 ;
The Age of Iron" (Sialon, 1882.
Marioton, Claudius - Author of "Ben-
venuto Celinf' and "Diogene" Salon, 1883.
The reproductions of the latter in bronze
have become popular.
Marquestc Laurent H.-Prix de Rome,
1871; Suzanne and Galathee" in the Lux
embourgsMuseum.
Mercie, Antonin-Prix de Rome, 1868; a
brilliant genius who has achieved all the
honors that his age allows. and is now wait
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THE Bomrrs BUILDING AT TIE FA1R.

Italian renaissance style. with colonnades
broken by center and end pavilions. 1t will
be constructed chiefly of iron and stone,
and show but little ornamentation except at
the main entrance. 1t will stand On one of
the most conspicuous sites in jackson Park,
being opposite the eastern end of Midway
Paisance, and close to the main lagoon.
The building will cost $4,000 By reason
of the use to which it will be put. the
Women's Building will certainly be one of
the most notable structures at the eXpOSi-
ton. As soon as Miss Hayden'S design was
selected Chief of Construction Burnham
telegraphed to her to come to Chicago at
dice and elaborate it so that specifications
can be prepared for the erection of
penses and be paid for her work while
in Chicago. Miss Hayden graduated with
honors from a four years course at the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and
has since done some excellent work in the
employ of Boston architects.
The following report of the conference,
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GENERAL TOPICS.
The Silver Age-Yhe Story Of a Candle Peep
atd Dudes Belongings.


If a male exquisite has his calendar set In
frame of FURNISHED silver, wrought SOL
idly into fantastic wreath-like effects, and
prominently displayed in his room, he need
never miss the day of the month.
If he has upon the back of his watch his
monogram set in silver and studded with
flashing gems, he need never be ignorant of
the time of day.
If he has his private flask Of Angelica or
other dudish liquor covered with solid cas-
ing of silver wrought in araDeSques, he need
never go thirsty.
If his cigar box is heavily mounted with
silver work and stands upon the mantel in a
silver cradle, he can economic by filling it
with scent cigars.
II his comb and hair-brush are backed
with solid silver, decorated in high relief.
be has the best of excuse for personal neat
ness
II his writing-case CLEANS with the same
semi-preci0uS metal, his correspondence need
not get in arrears.
If his favorite window plant is ported
in silver vase, it need not wither from neg
lect.
If his elothes-brush is heavy with silver,
his valet may well wage upon dust an end
less warfare.
For all these belongings and many, many
Others of slvery sheen are in the height Of
fashion, and lie who possesses them shines
in their reflected luster as man who knows
what is what. 1t is n silver age and we are
rapidly laying up trash for the melting pot
when the fashion changes.
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THE WOMEN'S BUILDING.
4 Lady Wins The Prize for Its Design for th}
Worlds Fair.

The Women's Building at 1.-THE Worlds Fair
at Chicago will be built from designs pre-
pared by Miss Sophia G. Hayden of Boston.
A prize competition for designs was invited.
and Miss Hayden carried off the first prize
of $1,000. over twelve others who entered the
contest. Miss Lois l.. Howe of Boston was
awarded the second prize of $500. and Miss
Laura Hayes of Chicago the third of $3.50.
Mrs. Potter Palmer, President of the Board
of Lady Managers, made the awards. after
the different designs had been carefully ex-
amined and discussed by Chief of Construc-
ton Burnbam and other members of the
Board OF Architects.
Miss Hayden's designs provide for a
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DYSPEPSIA DOES 1T.
Feeble Stomachs One of the Causes o
Loss of Hair.

Feeble Stomachs One of the Causes of
Loss of Hair.
Dyspepsia is one of the most common
causes of badness. Nature is a great econo-
mizer, and when the nutrient elements fur
nished by the blood are insufficient to sup
port the whole body she cuts off the supply
to parts the least vital, like the hair and
nails, that the heart lungs and other vital
organs may be better nourished. In cases
of severe fevers this economy is particu-
larry noticeable A single hair is sort of
history of the physical condition of an indi-
yidual during the time it has been growing
if one could read closely enough. Take a
hair from the beard or from the head and
scrutinize 1t and you will see that it shows
some attenuated places, indicating that at
some period of its growth the blood supply
was deficient from oyerw0rk, anxiety or
undertaking.
The hair falls out when the strength of
its roots is insufficient to sustain its weight
any longer, and new hair will take its
place unless the root is diseased, explains
Halls Journal of Health. For this reason
each person has certain definite length of
hair When the hair begins to split or fall
out massage of the scalp is excellent. Place
the tips of the fingers firmly upon the scalp
and then vibrate or move the scalp while
holding the pressure steadily. This will
stimulate the blood-yessels underneath and
bring about better nourishment of the hair.
A brush Of uneveniy tufted brlstles is also
excellent to use upon the scalp-not the
hair,
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which was held in Supervising Architect
d. III. Burnham's office, just previous to the
adoption of the successful plan. will be
found interesting in this connections:
Thirteen of the competing designs for the
Women's Building having been sentin, Mrs.
President Potter Palmer, ACCOMPANIED by
Mrs. Henry NJ. Shepard and Mrs. STARK
weather, met Mr. Burnham and Mr. Good
man to consider and if possible select the
best. Each of the artists had sent in two
elevations, one of the front and one Of the
end, and perspective of the proposed build
ings. Some of them also sent ground plans
to provide for possible alterations made nee
essary by their elevations.
, In the first place Mrs. Palmer was par
ticularly anxious to have it understood by
the public why competition was invited
for the Women's Building and for no other
exposition building The explanation was
that the women architects of the country
were so few in number that their specialtes
are unknown, and it was impossible to
select one as specially adapted to design
that kind of building, as has been done so
admirably with reference to all the other
exposition building. 1t was therefore
agreed between the ladies and the Con-
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Floquet. Meanwhile Dalou had competed
Tor the Gambetta monument and for the
monument of the Place de la Republique.
His project for the latter has been executed
for the Place du Trone, and forms an i'm
mense and imposing mass, in which we see
the genius of Liberty riding on a chariot
drawn by two lions, with ON each side figures
representing Justice and Labor, and behind
the chariot figure of Abundance. Dalou's
latest achievement is the DelacroiX monu-
ment in the Luxembourg Garden. Dalou is
a short, nsignifcant-looking man, very
simple in manner and appearance. 1t is
curious and unimportant to note that the
most distinguished French sculptOrs of the
day are all little men-Rodin, Mercie, Fal-
| guiere. Dalou is the sculptor most talked
about after Rodin.
Dampt, Jean-Author of several pretty al
legorical figures. Diana, >" " Mignon," asst.
| John" the latter in the Luxembourg.
Desca. Edmond.-.Author of the vigorous
"Reyanehe Z" Salon 1855, Chasseur
| dAigles' Salon 1881.
Dubois, Paul-Has had glorious career
and honors of all kinds. member of the
| Institute 1876. Commander of the Legion OF
Honor 1886; Now respected ancestor and
| 70 be famous, thanks to his Chauffeur
| FlOrentin" in the Luxembourg Museum and
| to The four groups of the tomb Of General
| Lamoriclere, Military Courage" Char
4 lily, Faith and study. Nj. Paul DUBOIS
is one OF the great names of modern French
sculpture.
Fremiet Emmanuel-Pupil of Rude, a
man OF most fertile genius and pr0dlgious
skill. If Barge had not preceded him. FIRE.
MET would have ranked as the greatest
"animaler" of modern times But he is
more than an "animalier." His Porte
| Falot' and his Jeanne dare" are admir-
| able combinations of the human figure and
| the animal. His "Man of the Stone Age
Struggling With a Bear" and his great
| group of a Gabon gorilla carrying off a
woman-tle sensation of the Salon of 1881
have power Of dramatic expression which
Barge never achieved in human figures.
Fremiet's groups of dogs, cats, horses and
other animals are often admirable beyond
all praise; one regrets only that his produc-
lion has been at times over-abundant and
that the reproduction of his models have
been often sadly commercial. Nevertheless
Fremiet remains one of the strongest i'm
aginanatiye talents in contemporary French
sculpture, and the sculptor of all whose
work is most varied.
Faguiere, Jean Alexandra Joseph-PIiX
de Rome. 1859; Member Of the Institute,
1882; career full OF honors; admirable artist.
This sculptoT's reputation began with the
Victor at the Cock Fight" now in the
Luxembourg. His most recent works are
DIANA" the "Nymphe ChasseressP," and
Juno" the Lafayette Monument for
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struction Department that it would be very
desirable and advisable to make an exeep-
ton in their case.
But to proceed: After inspecting the
sketches curSorily it was decided TO strike
out one after another of the designs, begin
ming with the poorest until one should be
left In the whole number there were only
two or three which it was decided would not
answer the purpose. and between the rest 1t
was exceedingly hard to choose. Finally
only three were left After wrestling with
the subject for two hours they gave up in
despair and decided to adjourn until the
next day, when the decision would be made
between the three designs. OF course, ac-
cOr6ing to the conditions of the competition,
the names of the competing architects were
kept secret The general style of archi-
lecture of all these designs was, as stipu-
lated, Italian renaissance
" Oh, certainly" said Mr. Burnham, ''the
pavilion will be built in accordance with
one of the three plans, and a splendid treat
is in store for ALL"
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The Boy and the Candle.

l think can understand the mental atti-
tude of the incendiaries who have been
making life burden to the people of New
York and Brooklyn recently. Well do l
remember. when a boy more than big
enough to know better. taking candle one
evening and going down to the cellar of the
old farmhouse where ! lived. Then, with
many furtive peep to see that no one was
coming, | held the candle up to one of the
great beams, which supported the kitchen
floor, hewn and squared with the broadax
in the good old days when wood was plenty,
until the curling tongues of flame began to
lick the beam and reach upward to the
flooring. Then l set the. candle down,
hastily put out the fire and sneaked upstairs.
had no more motive for doing all this than
the silly lad who caused SO much trouble in
Brooklyn; wished to see if it really would
hurn OprhhDs
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A Pious Publisher.

Something of the religious tone of the Gen.
fury magazine is undoubtedly due to the
personal influence upon its columns of the
President of the publishing company. Ros-
well Smith, man whose share in making
the Century what it is has not been suffi-
GENTLY appreciated. When Mr.. Smith as
sumed an enormus debt to get control of the
magazine, he at the same time made large
subscription to the Memorial Presbyterian
Church. of which he was a devoted MEN,
Der. Friends shook their heads, but both
the debt and subscription were paid long
ago, and now Mr.. Smith lives in one of the
Willard palaces on Madison avenue, which
shows that magazine publishing pays better
than railroad prom0tlDg-0nce in great
while.
To the influence Of Mr. Smith are ascribed
the articles from time to time published in
the Century from the pen of DR.. Charles S.
Robinson, his pastor and friend, on church
music, and the numerous other features OF
religious nature.
The new dictionary which the company is
publishing is said to have cost 100000 be-
fore a dollar came in return. Mr.. Smith
was asked one day how he expected to get
all that money back.
"0h,' said lie. II never thought of that"
"Mr. Smith," said the other, 81 believe
you do literally cast your bread upon the
waters"
But the bread is coming back. with butter
on it.
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n
Everybody knows that Manager A. M,
Palmer looks like a clergyman, with his
clean-cut, intellectual face and gray side
whiskers. lie talks like clergyman in So
ciety, with total avoidance of theatrical
slang and shop talk, speaking earnestly and
using correct and well-chosen language.
His library might be a clergyman's. 1t is in
the big back room on the second floor Of his
pretty house on Madison avenue, and con-
tains about 1000 books, selected for use
rather than show, and Uttered about in that
confusion dear to the bOok-loyers. There
are costly editions of Sbakespeare-bu
these clergyman might have-encyclopedIa
and dictionaries by the dozen, little stage
literature-here the clerical tone disappears
and Ignatius Donnelly's Great Cryptic
gram D" in a big fat volume, which looks alto
gether too comfortable upon the shelf to be
disturbed. Cibber and Sheridan and Hutton
and the historians of the stage elbow each
other and hintof their owners keen interest
in things theatrical but miscellaneous
works, such as any cultured gentleman
would prize, outnumb Der them far.
The morning call., 1891-04-19
English Strength in India.

The latest returns of the British popula-
ton in India place it at 202. 800. These fig
ures include the military contingent, which
Is not far from 10000, and also several
thousand men come cted with the railways,
civil service naval forces and other govern
ment employments, which make total of
not far from 100000. The rest Of the En-
ropean population comprises people in civil
life of all kinds, and is found chiefly in the
cities. Two hundred thousand is small
figure, when we remember that the native
population Of the British territory of India
amounts TO 210,000G00, and that of the native
or feudatory States, partially under British
control and partially independent, 10 60,000,
000 more! Here we have 270,000G00 of
natives held in subsection by 100000
foreigners-only one foreigner to 1850
natives, or, counting only the military
foreigners, one to $500. No wonder the
British are in constant dread of a con-
spirGcy as preliminary to revolt on the
part of the natives; and no wonder, too,
that they are always on the watch for any
movements of Russian troops in the drec-
ton Of the frontier of British India. Rus
sian agents are known TO be working among
the native princes, and not infrequently a
story of an attempt at conspiracy comes to
the light. From the great disparity be-
tween the foreign aud native populations
well-organized conspiracy would be very
dangerous to the British rule. The system
of organization and the constant vigilance
of the British rulers of India have enabled
them to hold the country against such great
odds, and will doubtless continue them in
possession for an indefinite period.
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Legion of Honor at the Salon of 1888. The
WORMS that made DalOu famous were the
two high reliefs exhibited at the salon of
1893. Mirabeau and the Etats Generauy,"
recently cast by Eugene Gonon. and the
"Apotheosis of the Republic" now exc
cuted in marble and adorping one of the
rooms of the Hotel de Vile. Up to 1883
DaIOu's existence was one of incessant
struggles. A pupil of Carpeaux and Duret,
he first won recognition for his talent in
1870. Then came the: war and the COM
munP, in which movement he took part and
was appointed delegate at the Louvre
Museum. The consequences Of this politi-
cal escapade were fight and ten years exile
in London, where, thanks to the protection
of Alphonse Legros. he finally became pro-
fessor at South Kensington. During his
stay in London Dalou executed several
works Of Importance and many busts. He
was patron zed by several royal and ducal
personages; he was on the point even of be-
coming fashionable, when at last the
amnesty enabled the exile TO return to
France, and at the Salon of 1883 he be-
came famous. In the Salon of 1884
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gravity. and religious feeling which enable
him to excel in funeral monuments. Wit
ness his fine figure for the monument of
Daniel Stern. his "Jeunesse" for tie monu-
ment of Henri Regnault. his statue of the
Duchess of Orleans in the mortuary chapel
of Dreux-all three graceful. touching and
impressive. The Regnault monument, so
charmingly conceived, will remain one of
the memorable inventions Of modern art.
Cord0nnier, Alphonse-Prix de Rome,