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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-20
VI.-HocARTH.
(Continucd)
BY JOHN EBENEzER BRYANT
NJ. A

Hogarth rarely described himself as
an artist. In the characteristic adver-
tisements which he drew up. referring
to his principal works. he spoke of him
self as their author This was not
an affectation, although at first sight 1t
might appear to be one. His purpose
as an artist was always subordinate to
his purpose as 4 moralist. He was
preacher of righteousness. but for his
method instead of the spoken word he
used pictorial representations embody-
Ing dramatic signiflcances Here is his
own language in regard to the mat
ter:
Ocular demonstrations will carry
more conviction to the mind of n sen
sible man than all he could find in n
thousand volumes. and this has been
attempted in the prints 1 have COM
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-20

Gents" for gentlemen. pants" for
pantaloons." &c. have long been held
hardly "genteel" enough for use among
people who are themselves of questiona-
BILE 'genteep' itself being still
seated below the salt In the best cir
cles, where the polite. we'll bred and re-
fined sit at the head of the table. But
while there has no been no sufficient ex-
cuse yet been found for calling gentle
men gents why not call pantaloons
pants" To eXpend so much breath
and ceremony or our neither integu-
ments is a sheer waste of both on n low
subject. and If to call them pants"
Will Danish "breeches." by all means
say pants" 1t is a neat abbreviatlo1.
very convenient: and 1t involves no
lack of courtesy or propriety. "Pants''
may properly be worn by gentlemen
as we'll as by gents"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-20

posed. Let the decision be left to any
unprejudiced eye; let the figures in
citiTrT piCrurG5 OF pFfNt3 De cOnsrderet
as players. dressed either for the sub
lime-for genteel comedy or farce-for
high or low life. 1 have endeavored to
treat my subjects as dramatic writer:
my picture is my stage. my men and
women my players who by means of
certain actions and gestures are to ex-
hiblt q dumb show"
TIE subjects" Hosarth had in mind
in the above extract We're those of n
moral kind and q moral nature"
These" he said. will both entertain
and inform the mind and therefore be
'of the greatest public utility" They
constitute" he further said "a field
not broken up in any country or age"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-20

When leading n. Y. newspaper un-
dertakes TO combat superstition with an
imitation opal. it must be a scarce sea-
son for logic UP that way Obviously.
II ill-luck attend The wearing OF a real
opal. 1t will not do to plead that the
alleged opal is glass artincially treat
cd with some opalescent preparation;
for 1t is at least an honest error 10
wear the real opal, while to wear a
counterfeit opal is to add the crime of
fraud to the main offence. or error.
So the joke was not on the supersti-
ton in the cited case OF a false opal.
but on the i'll logic of the journal max
ing the citation. There are various
similar jokes ION the wrong foot"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-20
A VERY GRAVE MATTER.

To dlsarm any people, or class OF
people. is n very serious thing, except
in one case only. and that is when a
government disbands it's own victorious
troops. and requires the turning in
of the arms 1t has ISSUED. Even in this
latter case. il les often considered the
better policy 10 let the men retain their
arms as mcmentoes of the war, every
true soldier having developed some ar
lection for the weapon which has so
long shared his dangers and carried
him to victory.
The proposed disarm!nG of the Cuban
soldiers-every man receiving an in
stalmcnt OF his back pay only on con-
dtion that he turn over his arms to
the u. :. authorities-is particularly
and peculiarly distastefuI and offensive
to the Cubans. The arms are not ali
the property of the United states. and
probably few. if any, were received di-
rectly from the United States by their
posscssors, who hold them as the arms
OF the Cuban Republic. or al their per-
sonal property. The occasion. too. is
unfortunate, as it seems to he seized
upon by Gen. Brooke as an opportunity
TO exercise coercion TO secure tina Gu
ban disarminG. TO make the surrender
Of the arms an Indispensable condition
OF paying any arrearagos looks suspl-
cious TO the Cubans. who naturally feel
Inundated in yielding their arms n
foreigners. In fact, the whole business
seems designed in the Cuban mind :,
affront them and to make them confase
their subsection to the Americans hv :.
public passing under the yoke of the
United States; and, from any point q,
View. the plan shows no good nolicv
or judgment, no good feeling. or rms,
or consideration, that should be mani
tested on our side.
Admit that this large body ~ r,o.
just turned out of the public service
and turned loose upon the public with
out employment. or any visible or aim,
means of support. should DE disarnea
surely some tact and discretion
should have been employed. Some
other way, some other occasion some
other recipient of the arms. ehould
have been provided: and though III,
Cubans must submit to the decision of
our government in the matter or a,.
tempt a hopeless revolt. 1t was and
is all the more the duty OF the L. S.
under the circumstances. to hav,
sought the least provoking and irri.
tating mode OF dealing with the sub
ject.
Naturally every man dislikes to b'
daarmed. and just as naturally he SUE
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-20

We call attention to the fact that the
United states government has paid to
the Spanish government the immense
sum OF 100000 900 without the necessity
OF shipping abroad one ounce of gold.
There was no handling of money in this
transaction. The whole affair was ar
ranged by bills of exchange. This is
one of the best illustrations that we
nave ever seen of the contention of
the Times that in this day there IS less
and less need OF actual money in the
great transactions of lfe.-Richmond
Times.
Pshaw! The s2oOoo,ooo, however. as
this was an honest deal. had to be
actually in hand. in gold: or SPANS
representatives would never have given
receipt for the money. And so it all
ways is: the money Is essential some
where.-whether here or there may be
of no consequence
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-20
THE WORLDS GREAT ARTISTS.

is the oneness OF dramatic purpose
that pervades the whole. Each picture
conveys many individual and separate
lessons. it is true. but all these lessons
bear directly on the emphasis OF one
principal lesson. All actions agree in
explaining one principal action. All
details of costume or scenery or fur
nlshng, unite in symboizing the main
theme or purpose of the piece.
Our readers will find that prints of
Hogarth's pictures are not scarce or
uncommon. Should they come across
any. they may be assured that they
will we'll repay study. If they had no
other merit. as representations OF Eng
lish social life and manners during the
first half of the last century. they are
unequaled. 1t is true that they relate
chiefly TO certain phases of society only
namely, those In which folly and vice
predominant. But the aspects present
ed are sufficiently numerous to give a
pretty good idea of the social life of
England as 4 whole. in the epoch rep
resented. 1t will be better, however.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-20

poets the designs Of the disarmere. es-
pecially when they are of another race
and language. Nor can 1t be truly said
that the United States government has
pursued conciliatory manner in deal
ing with the Cubans. We have exhib-
tied a lack of openness and frankness
as to our purposes and designs well
calculated to incite distrust; and on
the other hand. we have shown no d.
piomacy In this reticence that might
have rendered it valuable cover or
reserve under any contingencies. We
are suspected of the worst, and IL we
do the best. we shall receive no thanks;
and all through our own fault
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-20

We have here Hogarth's own views
as to the way in which his art should
be judged. and this we may say is the
way in which all modern critics have
united to judge 1t. AS he himself said.
he broke new ground" Never before
In the history OF art had the moral les
son been so definitely put forward as
an object OF attainment in art.
And Hogarth attained his object by
methods as original and Individual as
the object was itself novel. His pic
lures are, as he himself intended them
to be. dramatic plays. full Of life. full
Of meaning. full OF actuality. Their
elements OF power are numerous. Every
figure and pose Is study in itself. dis
tintt. Individual. characteristic. charg-
ed,with Its own significance. But what
Is nnoetarelnaEkRhlea IN hiA oonRosttfons
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-20

thusiast, as may be seen in his Eng.
lish Humorists." where he gives Ho-
garth a place along with Swift, Add,-
son, Steele, Fielding and Sterne. But.
like Lamb, that which Thackeray finds
most valuable in Hogarth is the ethi-
cal effectiveness of his work. Later
Hogarthians do more justice to Ho-
garth. They take into account not on
ly his ethical effectiveness. his dra,
matte intensity. his knowledge OF the
world and OF human nature. his humor,
but also his merits as an artist, o.;
these later Hogarthlan writer's princl-
pal honor must be given to the late G..
A. Sala and to Mr. Austin Dobson.
Sala's William Hogarth. Painter. En-
graver and Philosopher" first publish
ed in "Cornhill" In 1860. when Thack-
cray. WAS editor, u perhaps the most
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-20

in the study of Hogarth to follow some
guide. There are many things in his
prints that VIII easily escape observa>
ton unless one is permeated somewhat
with the Hegarthlan spirit
Hogarthians are always enthusiastic,
and their writing is always delectabI
reading. Hazlitt and Lamb were our
first great Hegarthians. who is your
favorite author?" some one once ask
ed OF Lamb. why. Shakespeare, of
course" was the reply. yes! yes.
But who ncxt?" he was asked. "Oh,
Hogarth." The reply is significant, in
asmuch as by it, 1t is apparent that
what Lamb had in mind was the dra-
matte and ethical value OF Hogarth'a
work. rather than Its pictorial aspect.
Thackeray also was an Hogarthian en-.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-20
KEEP STEP, OR FALL oUTi

rake the entire backbone out OF the
democratic party. and then the Times
VIII consent to be one OF its steering
committee. or course we refer to the
Richmond Times, for no other paper
that We know of has set so high n value
on itself as to demand that 100000
Democrats shall surrender to 1t in
| every real, live issue before 1t will
serve them as boss and absolute dicta-
tor. Thanks. dear Times: we got
| along without you in 1896 and ever
since, and would never miss you and all
your crowd If you would all go quietly
to Jericho.
The Charlottesville Progress is vast
ing time on one who knows 1t all, and
whose attachment to any marty is
avowedly dependent upon it's surrender
to him. What we want are real Demo-
Gratis. who believe in majority rule, not
In minority. nor individual, rule, no
matter what opinions the minority or
individual may held about themselves.
or himself, or other minor matters. The
party and its principles, as represent
ed by the majority, is the infallibe
source. the omnipotent power. and the
only thing worth talking of in Democ-
racy, or considering. If anyone will not
agree to that he is not only no Dem
ocrats but who desires to get all he
can out Of Democracy without giving
anything in return
What difference does it make with
true American. who we'll knows that
we are governed by parties. and can
be governed no otherwise and be free,
that We differ about anything, If. on
the whole, or on the chief points in dis
pute. his party and associates are in
agreement with him? Especially are
temporary and sordid issues to be elm
mated as non essential to party faith
and fealty. Whether our money be
gold or silver is of small consequence
so we have Il plenty of it, and even
II business depend wholly on one of
the other, what is that when compared
with the assertion and maintenance of
liberty. manhood. self-respect and
honor? What does it amount to practi-
cally, If man be for gold only, and
another for both gold and silver, If
both are true to the principles and the
party of Democracy? What cares that
~'N'NA IA OoNii eii I 1OI lIIS -fOilcy OF
that In finance, or expansion $50 it does
not involve imperialism, or any side
of any side Issue. so he stands by the
party for the sake of its fidelity r.
human freedom. the rights of man, and
the equal administration of the laws?
The true line in politics is any diff
ference. no matter how trivial in itself
that involves human liberty. equality
and right, or power in civil things:
and everything else. no matter how
great it may be in other respects, is
as nothing in political and party con-
slderation, and may be differed about
as freely and fully in the party as the
weather. But 1t is the individual that
must subordinate himself to the party;
the minority it is that must submit
to the majority; for it is indispensa-
BILE that all differences essential or
non-essential, must be settled. and it is
preposterous that the individual or q
minority should rule There is mean
while no coercion. You freely march to
battle under the flag. or you desert to
the enemy.-and nobody can arrest or
stay you.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-20

1t Is curious fact that
when there is new boom
In annexing Cuba, or u fresh re-
vival Of the spirit of philanthropy that
would elevate the Philippines by she'll
and ball. the people of those islands are
represented as utterly and incorrigibly
worthless.
Next, at this rate. we will be eager to
annex the leper islands and their poo
pie We are 30 good and benevolent
don't you know.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-20

This newly discovered longevity, to
be derived from the lymph OF young
goats. lis itself entirely too young-be-
ing found out only a year ago as
claimed. a Methuselah or two must
he produced as the result of the
lymph process before we shall
cease to fear that this longevity
boom is only scheme to bull goats In
the market. y years experience. how
ever favorable, will hardly reduce life
insurance rates.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-20

The flowers on some of the new spring
bonncts look SO sweet and fresh that
one can almost see the due on them
Norfolk Landmark.
We do hope that the ladies are not
In the habit of leaving the price tickets
on their bonnets for inquisitive persons
to scrutinize.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-20

Capt. Coghlan and his ship (the Raj
eigh) sailed the Spanish and Asiatio
seas in triumph. but the waters of i'm
perial America were too strong for
them.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-20

Ne employee OF the virsiniar-Piiot Pub
fishing Company T., authorized 10 contract
any obligation in the name OF the COM
pany. or to make purchases IN the namo
OF the same. except upon orders signed by
tho PRESI DENT OF THE COMPANY.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-20

In order to avoid delays. on account OF
personal absence. letters and all conmu-
Meat for The LOT
should not be addressed TO any individual
connected with the office. but simply TO
The V1RGINIhN AND PILOT PUB
LISTING COMPANY
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-20

These mnaton
~ m"h
Daily camera., 1899-08-24

Victor {. Heikes, Boulder's popular
assayer. returned today from an extern
sive tour of the western states of the
union in his capacity as honorary spec
ial agent of the department of mines and
metallurgy for the commissioner general
of the United States to the PARIS exposi.
tion of 1000. Mr.. Helkes during his alb
sence has visited Arizona, New Mexico,
Nevada, California and other western
states and reports excellent success in
all quarters. Comparatively California
is far in the lead of any state he visited,
1t being able to present the best speci.
mems of all lines represented and being
willing to conform to all requirements
made by the commissioners of the Paris
exposition. Colorado on the other hand
is at present very much behind hand on
its representation. Mr. Heikes will re.
turn to Denver tonight to meet with
members OF his commission.
Daily camera., 1899-08-24
Bmptyias The Shelves Of UsIsrvsar

Our experience is that II you make prices low
enough you can empty whole store. Wonder
how those bargains will strike your
Womsn's Jersey Vests.
The kind you have been paying &c and lOc
The kind you have been paying iOc and lsc
for, at 7c
The kind you have been paying 2Oc for, at l2c
The kind you have been paying Csc for, at Ice
Womsn's Jersey Pants
The kind you have been paying 25c for, at lsc
Wonsn's Union Saits.
The kind you have been paying a6c for, at lsc
The kind you have been paying &c and CSC
for, at &c
Asn's Thin Shirts and Drawers.
l5c, &c and Soc for kinds that we're &c, Asc
and 8sc.
ShirtS Waists.
Only few left Taks them at just one-hali
original price.
TWO ITEMS OF INTEREST.
Shoes 500. Oxfsrds ssc.
last week, for as ve told you before 70 had too
many Of them.
Ladies' and Childrsn's Shoes, any Of them
worth double. at the uniform price Of Soc
pair.
Ladies' Oxfords that were SI.4s and 81 %, at
only &c pair.
Daily camera., 1899-08-24

The excursionists to Mount Alto yes
terday report an excellent time and
are loud in their praises of the manage
ment of the affair. The Grocer's associ
alton and railroad officials were indetat
igable in their efforts to make the affair
complete success and they did no,
work to no avail. The day was clear
and cool on the summit and proved re.
freshing and pleasant.
Daily camera., 1899-08-24

According to foot ball item in the
News in regard to the D. A. C. team,
Bob Schaesfer, Boulder's crack half
back. will play with them this coming
season. c. F. Clay, Boulder's famous
end, as hitherto announced. will captain
the cherry and black this year.
Daily camera., 1899-08-24

1t will be surprise to the many Boul.
der friends of Fred w. Whiteside, for
mer popular student at the university
and graduate of that institation, to
hear OF his marriage yesterday to Miss
Ida Kay of Denver. The ceremony was
performed at five in the afternoon in the
presence of few friends,
Daily camera., 1899-08-24

Mrs. Geo. Fonda and daughter, Mrs.
Elizabeth. left today for the east. Miss
Fonda accompanies her daughter to
Vassar college where she will attend this
coming year. Mrs. Fonda will make a
six weeks stay at Atlantic City, N. Y,
before returning to Boulder.
Daily camera., 1899-08-24

Miss Adiie Kendrick. a university
graduate. has accepted school in Fl.
Morgan this coming year, and left today
to get settled in the position. Miss Ken,
bricks mother accompanies her. Her
many friends will wish her success In her
Fl cid of labor.
Daily camera., 1899-08-24

Mrs. w. |. Wilson has sold her con.
fectionery store on Pearl street next to
Hiskey.& McNaughton's to Henry Mack.
The latter will take possession next week.
Mrs. Wilson has been in business at her
present stand for nearly twenty years
and failing health renders a rest imper-
ative.
Daily camera., 1899-08-24

Major Stcuch of Denver, for years con
nected with the commissary department
a. the fort, has been seriously i'll with a
Chronic trouble at the university hospital
tor three weeks. His condition is pro-
nounced by DR.. L. NJ Giffin not to be
necessarily critical.
Daily camera., 1899-08-24

Hal Sayre. we'll known former
Boulder boy, has been appointed as a
first lieutenant in the new volunteer army
Sayre is at present In France pursuing
his studies. and it is regarded as DOUBT
full by his friends here that he will ac-
cept the appointment
Daily camera., 1899-08-24
Wanted

At w. c. Dyer's Real Estate agency
your property to sell. If you really
want to sell your house and lot. or il you
want to sell a vacant lot list it with Dyer's
agency. have several customers for
houses and lots close IN; also II you have
a grocery business think l can place it
for you at the right price.
WARREN c. DYER.
Camera Block.
Daily camera., 1899-08-24

The Longmont team will play re
turn game in Boulder next week when it
is hoped that the splendid attendance at
the game in Longmont may be dupli.
Gated. Nearly GOO people witnessed the
uome
Daily camera., 1899-08-24
Dissolution Notice.

Dissolution Notice.
The firm of Allison & Co. has this day
been dissolved by mutual consent. and
the assets Of the firm sold to E. B. Hill
& Co., who will collect all bills due and
pay all Indebtedness Of the firm OF
Allison & Co.
Dated August 10Th. 1899.
ALLISON & Co.
w. H. ALLISON.
~ lot E. B. HILL.
Herald copy for ten days.
Daily camera., 1899-08-24

Miss Bessie Mcclure has received
word from Miss Beuulah Haskens from
La Iunta that her brother Earl is yer,
ill with typhoid fever.
Daily camera., 1899-08-24

w. S. Croft with his electtlcal rod for
the discovery of mineral lodes was in
Boulder on his way to Jamestown to
make test there.
Daily camera., 1899-08-24

w. A. Alberton. an employe at the
university hospital, left today to accep,
a position in hospital at Warm Springs,
Mont
Daily camera., 1899-08-24

A large number of Boulder members
OF the Seventh Day Advent church went
over to Longmont to day to attend a
camp meeting to be held at that place.
Daily camera., 1899-08-24

The little IL year old daughter of HUI.
10th, the painter, who was so seriously
burned several weeks ago that her recov-
cry was despaired of. has completely re.
covered and was able to be out yester.
day tor the first time snce the accident.
Daily camera., 1899-08-24
Queer People.

Tomorrow night Mr.. Hatch delivers
his lecture on "Queer People" at the
Congregational church. The Journal of
Ogdensburg, N. Y. says: "He is speak
er of excellent ability. his voice, diction
and logic being of a quality to attract
and hold his hearers.
Daily camera., 1899-08-24
raid copy for ten days.
Colorado school of Music.

CoIOrado Schoo1 Of Music.
The Colorado School Of Music will
open on September nth with a full corps
Of instructors. The director, Prof. Farms.
worth. has secured Prof. Henry Housley
of Denver to take charge Of his classes
while he is absent studying in New
York and Boston. The director will re.
turn at the holidays. His students are
requested to register with the secretary.
The catalogues Of last year can be OBJ
tanned from the president or secretary.
H. o. DODGE,
H. w. CALLAHAN, President.
1912 Secretary,
Daily camera., 1899-08-24

c. B. Culbertson, J. Morehead and E
J. Ingram have returned from their ,rie
over the range.
Daily camera., 1899-08-24

hrs. Phillip Harrington has gone to
LeadvIlle TO visit with friends.
Daily camera., 1899-08-24

L Bradheld went down to Pueblo to
day to try the medicinal virtues of the
mineral waters of Clark's resort there.
Daily camera., 1899-08-24

Mrs. H. c. Whitaker left Yesterday
afternoon for Omaha, where she viii Wis
it with relatives and ftiends.
Daily camera., 1899-08-24

Harry Casaday and daughter Miss
Edith, have returned from their visit to
Colorado Springs.
Daily camera., 1899-08-24

In Lindahl wife and brother in law,
Swan Anderson, have gone to Boone,
Iowa, to cate permanently.
Daily camera., 1899-08-24
LOCAL. NEWS.

Miss Lottie r. Hendrie went to Wray,
Colo today.
Daily camera., 1899-08-24

Rev. H. H. Walker announces the ar
rival of an infant daughter at his home
last night
Daily camera., 1899-08-24

The friends of Miss Ethel Jones viii
be pleased to hear she is now able to be
up. She was threatened with typhoid
fever
Daily camera., 1899-08-24

!. NJ. Sever, who visited in Boulder fol
some time, left today for Creson, Iowa
Daily camera., 1899-08-24

P. b. Host, who has been visiting here
has left for his home in Geneva, Wis
consin.
Daily camera., 1899-08-24

Mrs. Davidson went over to Longmon,
today on a several days visit.
Daily camera., 1899-08-24
The ECONOMIES
oE AUGUST.

Ii you know we know that the wntering of summer
merchandise is opposed to all principles of progressive
shopkeeping then you will appreciate for
making such pronounced price sacrifices herein noted
Daily camera., 1899-08-24

Billy Layton the light weight boxer is
spending few days in Boulder.