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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-11-15

Fine Arts society, an American Water
Color society, an American Institute OF
Architects, a Sculpture society, an Art
students league scarcely second to
the Beaux Arts III Paris and art
museums Of magnificent proportions
and contents, IL is scarcely likely that
there is a dearth Of men who have
thought much and arc qualified to
talk intelligently about national art
prospects
The president of the Society Of Amer
lean Artists is Mr.. William NJ. Chase.
Mr.. Chase does not claim to be the
greatest living American artist. but he
does claim that there are many great
american artists living. Ills studios
are In barnlike structure oman OBJ
scure New York side street, but are
splendid in their furnishings and size.
There are three Of them. each big
enough to be ballroom and high
enough 70 hold the proscenium Of the
aFerHEe theater, They are hung with
fine tapestries on their floors are
splendid rugs, quaint furniture Of great
artistic and money value stands every
where, and scores of pictures some Of
them his own, but most of them gifts
from brother artists adorn the walls.
Mr.. Chase himself is u man about five
feet and n half tall, with pointed
beard slightly tinged with gray. aud "a
look in his face that indicates the pas
sage of not more than forty years. He
Is simple and unaffected in manner,
although his portraits and landscapes
have won worldwide reputation: he
Is broad in his views and familiar with
things other than his art, and, best OF
all, he is as patriotic as an aspiring
congressional candidate at back
woods Fourth Of July celebration Mr.
Chase is prouder Of being member Of
the Society Of American Artists than he
is of his membership in the something
more than a dozen of foreign societies
which have given him complimentary
g ections.
Mr.. Sargeant's remark was fresh in
my mind when I met Mr.. Chase. so the
first question ! asked him was. is
there such "A thing as American art,
Mr. Chase" He started back with sur
prise.
1T does not seem possible" he re-
piled, that any person after seeing or
reading about the display made by
American artists at the worlds fair
could possibly ask uch a question. We
proved our standing there for all time.
! win not say that the best work at the
Columbian exposition was done by
americans, for that would be ungra-
eions, lut ] will say that Americans
shpwea themselves tAe equals Of any
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-11-15

either be exactly copied or modified to
suit your needs.
The original has just been completed
by clever woman, who makes all her
own designs. The foundation is pale
sage-colored furniture sateen. The
central figure is worked in long and
short stitch with old pink Turkish
floss, and the center is filed with fancy
stitches of the same. The antennae-
like lines that run from it were first
drawn with brush, then covered with
the braid, neatly pasted on. Each one
of the sections is buttonholed irregu-
larly with old pink flo floss around its
entire edge, and each joint is entirely
worked over with the same. The com
bination of tones is charming, and the
rapidity Of the work is an immense adj
vantage in these days of hurry and
hustle, when one has hardly time suf-
ficient to indulge in the love for MAX
ing pretty things.
The second illustration shows one
corner of tea table cover, and is all
white.
The material is heavy linen, fine
quality of what is known as butchers
linen" and all the work is done with
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-11-15
a TABLE COVER IN PURE WHITE.

white wash silk. The large figures in
the corners are purely conventional,
and are worked with heavy silk. The
braid is put on precisely as already de-
scribed, but with white in place Of coll
ored floss.
The edge Of the cloth is finished with
a wide hem, simply hemstitched. and
the whole has the rare merit of laun-
dering perfectly and without need of
special care.
Beautiful as colored embroidery un-
questionably is, it has the disadvantage
of requiring the greatest care. Even
the wonderful wash dyes must be
treated with aspect; and, as every
housekeeper knows, it is difficult to re-
move tea and coffee stains without hot
ter water and more soap than they al
low. The pure white covers are, there
fore, steadily growing in favor and as
this one has the merit of being effective
without being eXacting, it deserves a
hearty recognition from all busy wom-
en- folk,N. y. Recorder.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-11-15

were really artists, and also partly from
the fact that they were Americans.
There is unquestionably a distinctive
Americanism in our art. cannot de-
fine it any more than Italians could de.
fine the Italian quality, do not know
from what it comes. Perhaps it is from
our American cheek, which is only an
other word for self-reliance. The in
terest in art here is growing enormous
ly every year. l hesitate to say how
many Americans there are in the art
colony in Paris, but the number mounts
into the thousands, and the art popu-
lation of New York cannot possibly
be less than fifteen hundred or two
thousand itself From every part
of the United States they come.
the west, perhaps, contributing
more than its full quota Cincinnati
the city whose name IS usually asso-
ciated with pork has, il is said, sent
more ambitious art students east and
abroad than any other American com
munity. have had among my pupils
students from California, from New
Orleans, from Minneapolis, from Maine
There is no sectioualism in American
art because there is no sectionalism In
American education | believe that
many OF our American students stav
abroad too long, and | believe that
nine-tenths of our American artists are
In one way unfortunately influenced by
their foreign student life-that is, | be-
lieve that after they return home they
are likely TO fail to realize the value Of
American artistic material.
"CaEan said to me the other day that
he should like TO live here. Every
thing, he said, is beautiful in Amer
lea. There is a tribute from a great
foreigner, and well deserved one.
1t reminds me Of a remark that
Colby made when one day some one
said TO him;
'so-an-So is going to Algiers to
paint
why, asked Colby. should he 80
to Algierse Has he no nature at
homep
And that is the way IL is with many
Of our American artists. They forget
that we had any nature at home. Why.
within a few miles of New York. near
my country home on Long Island, are
the Shinnecock hills, 7he Shinnecoels
hills would have been known In every
part OF the world long ago il hey had
been as rear 60 Paris. and New York's
Central park and Bro9klyn's Prospect
park offer as charming opportunities to
theWart student as anything Of like
nature chat he ean find abroad
EbuA Ep VI AEsuAfT.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-11-15

painters in the world. To question oui
national standing in art would be as
foolish as TO question our national
standing in electrics. We are not ask.
ing for recognition; we were long ago
recognized. Americans have not been
admitted to all the important fine art so
cieties in the world as a matter of cour-
tesy. Their work has been accepted
abroad only because it is as good as
any other work But American art
now, good as il is, is only the begin
ming of a tremendous outcome. | am
convinced that we ave to be the grand
fathers of what is to come. You and |
to-day are standing in the city that
will eventually be the greatest art cen
ter in the world. American artistic
materials are as good in quality as any
In the world, and they have the adyan-
tage over all others in that they are
absolutely new. American artists are
in ability as good as any in the world,
and they, too, have an advantage over
all others IN that, while they have
at their d.sposal the instruction and
precepts of tn Old Worlds teaching
and examples, they themselves come
from a new country and have nothing
10 unlearn, for art, although we pride
ourselves, as every nation does, in pos
sessing a distinctive school, is really in
ternational BY and by it will be free
in fact, and then our progress will be
what it deserves.
do you think, Mr.. Chase, that it is
necessary for American aspirants to go
10 Europe for proper art Instruction."
i asked
mo" he replied, sit is not necessary.
1t is frequently wise, for student
should go wherever the best master is.
There are foreigners who can teach
American students things that they
might not learn here, just as there
are Americans who could teach foreign
students things that they might
not learn abroad. OF course foreign
instruction has had centuries in
which to organize itself, which is an
advantage; but it has also had CEN
turtles in which to become narrow and
prejudiced, which is disadvantage.
Miss Cecilia Beaux, of Philadelphia,
has never studied abroad, yet some
of her canvases shown here this
year would, l am certain, have won
medals in any foreign exhibition.
Pilotti, who was my instructor during
my own years Of foreign study, said to
me one day: Modern art sprang up In
Italy and spread to Germany and
France. 1t win next go to America;
am sure of it,
Most of the American artists who
exhibited at the worlds fair were edu-
Gated abroad, but that is not the rea-
SON that their pictures are good. The
merit came from the fact that they
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-11-15
STYLISH EMBROIDERY.
Something About the Very Latest
Thing in Embroidery.
A Combination of Honiton Braid with
Embroidery -ExceIlent Model In the
Shape Of a CushIOn-Corner for
Table Linen.

The very latest thing in needlework
is a combination of the honiton braid
with embroidery. Heretofore we have
had the lovely lace work, and we have
even seen the braids used as braids
simply, but their use for applique and
their combination with long and short
stitch are both new and immensely
fective.
The work is simple in the extreme
and requires no knowledge beyond that
which every woman has. The secret
of success lies in the design and in the
selection Of colors. If you are careful
that both Of these are good, the rest
will surely follow, and you may be as
sured of success.
The cushion shown in the first draw
ing is excellent as a model, and can
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-11-15

Cradles have gone out of date for
babies, whose little brains are injured.
we are told, by the rocking motion.
Whether this is so or not certainly no
one need long for the pretty swaying
arks of earlier days who sees the love-
ly beds provided for the infant of "a.
One is like great basket mounted on
eross-legs of wickerwork. At the head
there is a sort of tripod which sup
ports a canopy that does not come over
the crib at all, but merely falls to the
floor in tied-back curtains much like
those at a draped dressing table. The
body of the little bed is entirely COW
cred with three rows Of broad lace
sewed to ? lining that is fitted over the
wickerSorl. There are bows of white
ribbon at the lower corners.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-11-15
AMERICAN ART.
The Future Win See Us the Very
Greatest Picture Makers.
Patriotism and sense-An Interview with
the President of the Society OF
American Artists-WiIliam N.
Chase Looks Ahead.
rcoPYRIGHr. 1874


Not so long ago a representative of
this paper sought out the apartments
of r. II. Sergeant in London. They
were in a remote corner Of the great
city, but their elegance atoned for their
obscurity. Mr.. Sergeant is accredited
with being an American TO be sure, he
was born in London, but it was during
a visit of his American parents to that
city, and since he has reached manhood
he has spent a considerable portion of
his time in America. America has been
proud to claim him, for he is really one
of the greatest artists-he is quite the
greatest portrait painter-of the world.
Honors have been heaped upon him
here, and he was not long ago elected a
member of the Royal Academy in Lon
don. This was regarded on this side of
the water as n compliment to America
through an American. and we not only
congratulated Mr.. Sergeant heartily
and cordially, but we congratulated
ourselves. When the reporter called
on him, however, il at once became ev-
ident that Mr.. Sergeant is not an
American. He spoke slightingly of
America, and when asked to predict the
future Of American art, he said with
distinctly English drawl American
art? An, Is there such a thing as
American art?' 1t is needless to write
that after this the idea of making Mr..
Sergeant the representative of Ameri-
can art in the series of interviews with
great Americans was abandoned with
alacrity.
Another deserving American, also an
artist of great reputation and merit,
was asked by the London correspond
ent whom he thought 1t would be wise
TO write of in Mr.. Sargeant's place.
He shrugged his shoulders, looked
bored and announced that really he
didn't think of anybody The back
sliding of Mr.. Sergeant and the sheer
of Mr.. Whistler have not, however,
been considered sufficient reason for
dropping the idea Of interviewing a
real American on real American art
If the deserving American ever sees
this article he will be able in future to
think of some one. In country appre-
ciative enough TO support and cherish
a National Academy of Design, So
ciety of American Artists. an American
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-11-15
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-11-15
nlack Hosiery l. Doomed.

In Paris the cry has gone up: NO
more black stockings" and the shops
in Paris are eager to please. andsebe-
dent to the voices of their fashionable
customers, exhibit now heaps OF silk
and thread hosiery, all of the same
color, but infinitely varied in shades,
from the dark gray called steel gray
TO the paleSt dove tint; q few white
articles ar seen among the lot, and
far away, in a remote corner, thou
sand pairs OF black silk stockings,
open-worked. as thin as the webs Of
the most artistic spider, lovely, but
disdained and snubhed by their friends
If old arc given away almost for moth.
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21
AN EDITORS PRED,CAMENT.

From the An.ericus (Ga.) Peoples Messenger.
We know of no business calling or
profession that is so calling as that Of
the Negro editor. Everybody has sug-
gestions for him, everybody knows just
exactly how to make the paper sue
cess, everybody knows his mistakes,
and all see very plainly his errors. II
the editor expresses an opinion OF his
own, every body is displeased; if he does
not express an opinion, all cry he is not
the man. Indeed, the Negro editor is
assuredly between the devil and the
deep blue sea. We know Of no class Of
men that are doing SO much for the
race as it's journalists. They are en-
during privations, perils from the
enemy, and perils from friends. No
class of men, laboring for the interest
of others, are as poorly supported as
those who are laboring to show the
Negro the best paths in which to tread.
When, oh, when, we ask, will the
Negro as race learn to support the
men who are toiling most in its behalf?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

case was over, refreshments were
served by the hostess and after having
a good time the guests returned to
their homes to meet with Messrs. Jones
and Pratton on next Tuesday evening.
jim Williams, who left the St Francis
hospital, returned to Mercy hospital or
North Hill to remain q while. He is
very poorly and not expected to live.
B. B. johnson, of this city, delivered
at the Literary Society last Wednesday
evening one of the most powerful and
eloquent addresses ever heard by the
people of Burlington. 1t was based on
the present condition of the American
Negro and was a treat to all who heard
it.
John Jones is in Perry attending a
case of small pox.
Bert johnson visited in Mt. Pleasant
Sunday, returning Monday.
Mrs. Euchal, of st. Louis, is visiting
relatives in this city.
The Ladies Court, under the matron-
ship of Mrs. Julia Folkes, is increasing
! nicely in membership.
Mr.. Thomas, of Chicago, is in the
city.
The Hyacinthian Dramatic Club is
progressing nicely. 1t met with Mr.
Joy last Thursday evening but die
not do any business, but the party al
got masks and held surprise party on
Mr.. and Mrs. Tiggs After having a
nice time enjoying themselves, they
returned home at an early hour anc
will meet with the Misses Eunice and
Stella Wilson next Thursday evening
They expect to have an entertainment
sOon
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

good quality, is unsurpassed. These
materials are somewhat heavy, but
this is atoned for by the feeling OF
comfort one gets by their use. Next
to them is some leather material. such
as channels or sheepslin. 1t is possible
to buy for a very small sum shaved
down sheepsl1in that is as soft and
n}iable as velvet Those who have
never used this as an interliniDg Will
be surprised at the perfect comfort
and protection that it affords. There
are persons who find it impossible to
keep warm no matter what amount OF
WOODEN material they may put on.
This may be constitutional pecnli-
arity. but, nevertheless, it exists, and
is worthy Of consideration.
In trimming waists il is desira bic to
put as little garniture across the back
between the shoulders as may be.
Especially is this necessary if one is in
clined to stoop. The best way to put
elaborate garnitures on waists is te
have them end at the back OF the
sleeves They must be very full over
the shoulders, but much less so across
the front. Indeed there should be just
enough fullness to hang gracefully.
One third allowance is often too much
for the best effects, unless the lace is
very wide Goods made into ruffies
should be adjusted after the dress is
put on, This saves a good deal o.
trouble, and produces much better
effects.
The present season is specially adj
vantageous in the way of economy in
dress It is quite possible to use two
partly worn dresses to make one good
one. Combination has reached fine
art, and there is quite enough material
poing to waste in most houses to fu--
nish charming costumes for home after
moons and possibly more dressy oc-
casions.
Elabora teness seems to have run mad
In some of the imported models foFS
outside garments. There are sleeves
with pnffs like huge watermelons.
From these fall cape sections as long
as the coat titself.
Epaulets of lace, jet, embroidery and
passementerie are in general use IN
good dresses.
The folded soft belt and collar are
having long season Of popularity.
They are almost universally employed
on dressy costumes, and are extremely
becoming to all except very stout per-
sons.
Heavy fabrics for house wear are
going altogether out of ne. All the
/ year round materials are niuh mqSe~
servieeable, and are better liked by al
most all women. The necessary
warmth is made up by suitable under
wear. Indeed, when one goes out, the
long, heavy cloak is a necessit es pee.
:aJy for delicate persons.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21
silver and Pink.

1t took twenty-five yards Of chiffon
to make it and yet it was only bodice
after all. But such o bodice! 1t was
more fit for fairy princess than Tor
debutante. The chiffon was delicate
pink in color and laid in the finest
plaits. An exquisite pearl and silver
passementerie formed deep corseles.
THE neck was cut square and outlined
by soft fold of the chiffon, here ana
there caught in wee rosettes.
Nothing could be more graceful than |,
the short sleeve. 1t was composed OF
fold after fold Of chiffon, one fold peep
ing out from beneath the other ~
the top of the sleeve was a large bow
of pink satin ribbon with floating ENDS
The little bodice fastened invisibly at
the back. New York World.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21
CLINTON.
SUNBEAM.

Special Correspondence to Iowa StateBysta'tder.
The Busy Bees gave an old-fashioned
candy pulling last Friday night at the
parsonage which was well attended
and was very enjoyable.
Mrs G. Clay is very sick and there
are little hopes of her recovery.
Mrs Z. Fairfax has gone to Chicago
to spend the winter with her daughter.
The young people are preparing
concert for Christmas. There will be a
tree for the little folks.
The literary society meets every Fri
day night. The young people deserve
credit for the interest which they take
in the meetings.
Mr.. VIM Emerson is able to be out
again after recent illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. 0. Culberson are re
ioicing over the arrival of a baby girl.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

g1rI CdH SHOW.
The stock which has bravely held
its own amid a crowd of novelties IS
made of a band of velvet with two pert
little loops at either side and a buckle
in the center. These stocks also come
in crepe de chine, and soft rosettes
take the place of the loops They are
made of striking colors like cerlse'
Lincoln green and bluet.
The very latest stock is simplicity it
self. 1t is merely a broad plain band
of satin ribbon, fastening at the back
with a big butterfly bow. When made
of some bright color it gives stylish
touch to sombre waist. Another
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

Hon James S. Clarkson's return to
Iowa is welcome news II many. homes
and among all classes of people.
Among the very first to congratulate
him upon the national campaign which
he so materially assisted in making a
victorious one, were the printers OF
Des Moines. They forgot all about his
bad manuscript and were only too glad
TO show their appreciation of the man
and their JOY at the victory of the Re
publican party.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21
Fashion Notes.

A point that the average woman
will do we'll to note is the choice OF
material for lining winter garments,
Three OF four thieknesses OF WOODEN
material will not give the warmth that
one experiences from one or two OF
thick, closely woven Gotten. AS IN
interlining for garments for severe
weather. canton flannel or denium OF
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21
NEWTON NOTES.

Special Correspondence to Iona State Bystander,
Rev NJ. /. Gordon left last Tuesday
for Davenport and returned Friday.
He and his wife left for Evans Saturday.
Fred Green. after several days visit
in o -kaloosa and Muchakinock, returned
home Friday.
Mesdames Green and Brown had a
relapse in their sickness.
A. Hayes is building an addition to
his house.
w. E. Fine, Paul Walden and George
Carter helped to entertain the guests at
A. l.. Gates seventeenth anniversary.
The Young Mems Quartette sing for
the Fire Company Christmas night.
Thomas s. Browns Jubilee Singers
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

novelty is combination of necktle
and stock. Crepe laid in narrow folds
is used for the stock. To this is fast
ened two loops of crepe partially
covered with lace.
The stock collars joined to q yoke
are also seen in great variety. Many
of the yokes are formed of deep Van
DYKE points, while others arc OF
chiffon frills and lace combined.
Tailor made gowns are now worn with
!, chemisette of soft plated chiffon in
stead of one of stiff linen. Soft effects
are all the vogue Linen collars and
shirt studs are losing their popularity
New Yorl, World