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The Minneapolis journal., 1906-10-07

reno simplicity Of the frieze Of the
prophets, in relief, thru to the mingling
Of human tragedy and symboIism of
the Jews, or entangle the bewilder-
ments of false faiths and crushing on
preston Of Egyptians and Assyrians.
There was long interval between this
work and the completion Of what near
ly finishes the room, one long panel of
the wall yet lacking It's color. vet all
the problems of symmetry. proportion
and color are treated with srreness.
The subject, the story Of Redemption.
is arranged after the Byzantine models.
The variety given to the surface BY
placing portions in relief, combining
crimson with dull green, black, gold,
and grays,. brings a correct balance to
the limited space, and displays artistic
qualities extremely original, and un-
like any. of his previous work. A
suitable border scheme binds the whole
plan together. The motif for the un-
finished portion is the ttSermon on the
Mount contrasting the loving tender
ness Of the Gospels with the sternness
of the Old Testament. The intellect
and art previously exhibited will give,
when completed, an interior not sur
passed elsewhere. 1t is rare that an
artist who has just. touched the meri-
dian of life, should have received all
the honors painter can receive, and a
prophecy, that he will stand to posteri-
ty with Velasquez, and like rank. He
alone knows the past struggles and per-
severance, which now enable him to
grasp subject with instantaneous
swlftness, ease and sureness.
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R|sk|NG THEIR LIVES
. FOR RARE BIRDS EGGS.
Men Of Wealth Spend Thousands
Of Dollars in Expedi-
tions.

Portland, Ore, Oct. 6.-Swinging 100
feet from the rim Of precipice more
than 400 feet high, few days ago an
enthusiastic naturalist descended the
sheer face Of cliff in the Sierra Ne
vada mountains and obtained the sin
gle egg Of a California vulture, the
rarest bird alive in the world today
Twice on that perilous journey of
100 feet between earth and sky he took
his life in his handsome when he
sdpped down over the edge Of the cliff
and for the first time put his weight
on the slender hempen thread, and a
second time, falling like twin thunder
bolts out Of clear sky, the two giant
birds, each spreading wings at least
eight feet, charged him in midair. Had
the rope broken, new and untried as
1t was, he would have been hurled to
an awful death on the jagged rocks be-
low. Had he for once loosened his
grip on the rope while the. great black
wings beat about his head he would
have been food for the vultures ere he
could have drawn one more breath. He
could not loosen his hold long enough
to draw his pistol and fire a shot to
frlghten away the birds as they struck
at him with huge talons and buffeted
HIM with their wings. .s..-. ...,.
When he returned to solid earth once
more he held in his hand small black
box containing the treasure he had
rlsked his life to get--a gray-green
egg, larger than that Of goose or even
a swan, pitted and marked over it's en-
tire surface with tiny holes like those
scattered over the shell Of an ostrich
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ever been seen by white men, unless
it be those mysterious Norsemen who
are said to, have been the real dis
3coverers of the continent. Presumably
the egg Of the Labrador duck is like
the eggs Of others Of It's kind, a pale.
plain. buffy colored shell, unmarked and
not beautiful from the viewpoint Of
the disinterested onlooker. No price
has ever been put on this egg; none
ever will be. and no collector will ever
offer any for sale unless some new coun-
try, is found up around the north pole,
whittier all the Labrador ducks hays
migrated
The egg of Steller's duck, a near
relative Of the Labrador duck, is worth
$5, and few Of them are ever offered
to museums or to private collectors.
Eggs of several Of the geese and the
brants, birds that make their huge nests
on the shores of the Arctic ocean, are
worth from So to Sc each, and many
are brought back by expeditions which
go to these regions for other purposes.
All of the swans eggs are worth good
prices to the collector so fortunate as
to come upon them in his travels in the
far north, while the little tree ducks,
strange, webfooted birds, which perch
on branches and make their, nests in
hollow trees, are producers of valuable
eggs. >~--I.
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ton, in 1899, the criticism was made
that Sargent's portraits did not render
the. Individual character Of the sitter.
1t is true that he diagnoses persons as
a class or tyre, there are those Of ele-
CANT shallowness, others Of modern ag-
gressiveness, restless and high strung,
while some are Of the depth and cali
Marquand, but the intellectual quality
Of the artist gives penetration Of
amazing accuracy, rarely at fault,
Some one says his portraits Of public
men are illuminated historical docu-
ments. His charming rendering Of
children is shown in the group Of st..
Gaudens' : family, or in the spirit shown
by such studies as the 'Venetian Bead
Stringers, or the dainty fancy which
he called HCarnation Lily, Lily Rose"
When this was exhibited three or four
years ago in the Royal academy, it
became instantly popular and has been
study of children lighting lanterns in
q garden, displaying an affection and
intimacy with flowers, with great imag-
inativeness Of subject, the changing
lights very brilliant, and the violet
shadows deep and penetrating. This
class Of his subject pictures is less
known, but represents a quality Of the
artist, very different from certain
aloofness shown in the portraits. His
method Of handling color shows his
study and admiration of the Dutch ar
tist. Halls. Like him, he paints the
faces in even light, placing them side
S+snst ny SIDE " with n, streng color, giving by
gestion of roundness. The paint is
smooth, liquidy, and the color especial
ly clear and brilliant. ~
AS a Decorator.
Sargent is especially we'll known in
America by his decorations in the Bos-
ton ton library. The general theme is the
trated by certain stages Of Jewish and
Christian religion. Altho the room is
not well adapted, architecturally, the
decorations, literary and NEUROLOGICAL
suggestions are noble and dignffed.
Yet to enjoy the coloring one is not
bound to unravel the maze of the ar
lists vision, in passing from the Sc
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Art Aids for
Busy People
BY MARTHA @. WELLS,
Chairman of the Art Committee of
Minnesota State Federation.
Copyright, 1905.
XXX1V.--John Singer Sargent, Por-
tra1tist, Mural Decorator - The
Sources Of His Strength.


q INCE the death of Whistler, John
Singer Sargent is considered the
greatest living portrait painter.
These two men who were 50 unlike, yet
frequently compared, received for a
dozen years, from continental juries.
medal of honor each, in order to solve
the problem of conciliating :iealousies.
The sources of Sargent g attributes and
It is something like Portia, in the
"Merchant Of Venice.'' who saws of
her suitor, che bought his douhlet in
Italy his round hose in Franco, his bon
net in Germany and his behavior every
where.'
What, then, were the influences which
makes Caffin say in his "American
Masters of Painting,'' that "among
the masters we may feel certain that
55segent 5aegg mt VIII III BE- be reekoned & as having
ures of his age.' Born 1856 of refined
and wealthy American parents, while
they were residing in Florence, Italy,
he was there given classical educa-
tlon, received his art training in Paris,
travelled extensively on the continent,
being much influenced by the paintings
Of the Dutch Franz Halls and the Span
lsh Velasquez, visited America num-
WV VI, t1IcSs anu Judu6 EQglanQ MS
permanent home. -
His Americanism.
His American temperament is shown
in his alertness and versatility. His
observations are quick, minute; he Is
very, original in his work, never repeat
ing his color schemes in his compost.
tions,. fond Of making experiments,
bringing an independence and vitality
doJ.9v RI L. 80 a
age and surroundings to his own ideas
and personality. In both his subject
pictures and portraits there is vivid
meaning and realism. Notwithstanding
the brilliant assertiveness of his work.
the result Of intense nervous energy.
the public know but little OF his pri.
vate life, as he is almost recluse,
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WI ItOuSSs
victed. In fact, the cycle path police,
even when they discover a wheel that
is stolen and sold again, for some rea-
son, never endeavor to see from whom
it is purhcased, consequently a whole
sale trade Is done with people in and
out Of Winnipeg. Wheels are stolen,
their parts are altered and they are
resold openly, Prosecution never fol.
the antiquated little boards Under one
executive is what is wanted and what
vii! be elected next December. Wheel
thefts number dozens daily and have
mounted into hundreds this summer.
Who'll Lead Liberals.
There is much speculation as to who
will really lead the liberals in the COM
ing elections, provincial and federal.
Ed Brown Of Portage la Prairie has
been formally named their standard
bearer, but he has not yet caught
place in the provincial legislature. He
is q good debater, however, and it is
gets going. The old School Gi liberal ns still still
turns toward the old leader and asks
with the late Omar: "And Greenway,
that mighty hunter-the wild ass
stamps o'er his head and cannot break
his sleep.'' Thomas Greenway was
liberal, and Joseph Martin, broke the
power Of the French in the west,
abolished the dual languages as the Of
fetal medium and did away with the
church holidays as government holi-
days: Greenway, however, is now
house and his voice is seldom heard in
the councils of the state. There is no
doubt that the liberals will strain
themselves this winter and land Brown
in the Portage seat when his position
as leader will be assured.
Robins Flag Policy.
Robins flag policy Is catching on.
The "drum rush' as his critics face
It is interesting to note that former
resid dents Of the United States in the
west approve Of paying respect to the
union jack. !" The United States con-
sui here, and other prominent American
residents, say that the stars and stripes
float over the, American schoolhouse,
I and they do not see why the English
| flag should not fly over the school
houses here: u Those politicians who
turned against the red ensign expect
ing to please the newcomers have
blundered. ""''''
Much indignation is expressed at the
Indifference Of the Winnipeg Street
Railway company toward the finding Of
coroner's juries which directed the
company to provide safeguards similar
to those in use in the twin cities. The
company still runs its work train at
nights without lights or tenders, and
the last accident this week was the loss
of hand by the interpreter Of the
kings bench, J. D. de Lorimer, a man
! so years Of age.
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while Whistler's opinions and animosi-
ties were continually exploited in the
daily press.
italian Environment.
The formative years of his life were
spent In Florence, where the culture
of his home was accented by the infu-
phere is permeated with noble art me-
MORALS. In no other locality is there
a spirit so distinc tive, stimulating the
intellect and refining the senses. Re-
moved from the dulling influence on art
OF stern practicality, during his first
eighteen years.. he lived IN and alb
sorbed the daily refining influence
which comes to but few, later in life,
briefly and by. effort. FIis familiarity
Win the Italian masters Of art, his
studies. in the Academy Of Florence.
gave him preparation above the aver
age when he became q student in Paris
Of Carolus-Duran.
French Training.
The French technique was thoroly ab
sorbed, as shown by a portrait of his
master when only. %. Here he learned
to see color as colored light, and see a
picture IN everything he studied. This
to his work, as seen in the fami1iar mill ~
group Of the. three Misses Hunter. the
complete and fascinating surprise Of
detail being accomplished largely in
black and white, contrasted by deep
shadows: The grouping also Of stLady
Elcho, Mrs. Arden and Mrs. TennantO.
the elegant "Mrs. Meyers and Chill.
dren," the children Of Mr.. Belt, each
and on their many canvases have
their distinct character of line, supple
arrangement and unusual originality.
There is a fine sense Of balance. tact
fulness in the selection of Costume.
suitability of accessories and environ,
ment, showing both resourcefulness and
conscientious work. In the art book
room Of the Minneapolis public library
is an elegant volume of the most cele-
brated portraits Of this artist which
can be studied to advantage, published
by Scribner. .,.h.%
Spanish influence.
From the Spanish influence of Ve-
lasquez may be traced the simplicity
of his lines. the ample masses, the
quiet elegance obtained in the treat
ment Of black and white, with it's sub
tie charm, and his grasp Of the subject.
The portrait of Mr.. Marquand, the
American art collector, in the Metro.
politan museum, New York, is one that
would not suffer in comparison to those
by Velasquez, Rembrandt or Titan.
In the collection Of fifty or more por-
traits, exhibited at Copley Hall, Bos-
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egg. For it he received, when he had
shipped it back to an eastern museum,
$100. On the same trip he climbed
dozens Of towering pine trees in search
of the rare eggs Of many Of the smaller
birds. that inhabit these regions Of
great altitude, and the eggs Of some
Of these he sold, but none for such q
price as this. FL
In the same week collector, cling
ing to. twisted vine in the heart Of
the Mexican jungle, put his hand upon
a poisonous tree snake, shrank back in
sudden fright and fell to the bed Of a
The prize he had climbed so high to
obtain was the nest of tiny humming-
bird, scarce larger than big thimbIe,
yet with its two pearly white eggs it
would have paid him $25 or more.
Every year, with the beginning Of
the breeding season of the birds, men
are sent out from all public museums
and many from the private collections
OF wealthy men, to add to the store
Of the worlds knowledge Of the collec-
t1on and the study of rare birds in un-
explored quarters of the earth. Baron
Rothschlld sent party to the head
waters Of the Yang-tse-Kiang river in
CHINA. few months ago, in search Of
the eggs Of a rare snipe. The expedi-
tion was gone several months, cost sew.
eral thousand dollars and brought back
three eggs Of the snipe, absolutely in
distinguishable from the eggs of other
species Of similar birds which are well
known, but which were undoubtedly the
first eggs Of this particular bird ever
seen by white men. Very possibly they
will be the last, for these particular
waders are becoming more scarce with
every summer, and the time ie no doubt
homes at all, it will require q trip to
the arctic circle to do so.
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Very Low Rates to the West.

The Chicago Great Western railway
will sell tickets to points in Arizona,
California, Colorado, idaho, Nevsda
Oregon, Utah and Wyoming at about
one-half the usual fare. Tickets on sale
daily Aug. 9th to Oct. 31st, inclusive.
Get full information from R. II. Heard,
General Agent, corner Nicollet av and
5th st, Minneapolis. ~, =. ..-
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This Egg Worth Money.

The rarest egg in the world is the
egg Of the Labrador duck, supposedly
an extinct species, the last known bird
Of that species being killed by Daniel
Webster many years ago. What be-
the strongest flyers Of all the duck
tribe. is something Of mystery. Ger
tain it is that none Of their eggs has
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II. g. D. Change In Tin

H. & D. Change In Time.
Commencing Monday, Oct. 9Th, a. d
D. division train No. /, c., M. & st. r.
Ry., will leave st. Paul at 9:1O am.
Minneapolis at 9:55 am, and reach
Aberdeen, s. D., at 9:35 pm.
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$15.S5 to Chicago and Return via Chi
cago Great Western Railway.
Account Post Series Baseball Games
at Chicago, Oct. 6, 9, 10. On these
dates tickets will be sold with return
limit Of Oct. 18th. For further in-
formation apply r. q. Heard, gen ] act.
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How's your health beenq How 8
your coal bins How's your feet been
since you started wearing Foot-Schulze
overshoes7 Betters I thought sol
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When a traveller in China desires pass
port the palm Of his hand is covered with fine
oil paint and an impression ID taken on thin
paper. This paper, officially signed, cbnsti-
tutes his passport.
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Why Not7

why Not7
Read the back cover page Of today's
magazine. Then call at 20 Western
avenue, Minneapolis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-31

The return of the hot weather has driven
added thousands to Chesapeake Beach.
as under present conditions of temperature,
living in the city has become anything but
delightful. At the Beach cool breezes from
the sea- real salt water bathing and dane
Ing on a spacious. breeze-swept pavilion
TO the delightful music of Haley's orchestra
all aid in making the days and evenings
pass quickly and pleasantly.
The train schedule now being operated
b. the Chesapeake Beach railway makes il
possible for those who have come to know
and appreciate the attractions of the
Beach TO go and come at almost any hour
OF the day that suits their convenience and
pleasure.
The long boardwalk, lined with typical
seashore attractions is filled every day now
with a gay and laughing throng. The car
ntval spirit seems 10 find its way into the
very air of Chesapeake Beach and those
who make the trip seem determined TO en-
Joy themselves. They find 1t easy. The
breezes from the sea make 1t comforts bic
and pleasant there when everybody has
been sweltering In town and the rustic
for small picnic parties to make their head.
quarters.
Grabbing and fishing appeal strongly &c
great numbers of the visitors and there Is
not day when the pier that runs far out
into the bay is not lined with ardent sports
men. Luck Is with them usually and this
keeps them good-natured. But then every
body is geod-natured at Chesa peake
Beach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-31
MORE ICE rs COMING.
Schooner With Large Cargo Bound
for This City.

One of the largest of tine fleet of FIVE
masted schooners employed on the Allan
tic coast Is reported to be on her way
to this city from Boothebay, Me-, with q
cargo of Ice for the American Ice Com
pany. The big vessel Is the schooner Henry
o. Barrett and she will bring cargo Of
about 1900 tons. According to reports the
Barrett sailed from her port Of loading Sun
day. and with good weather should arrive
here about August g.
The barge Kennebec, with approximately
1850 tons Of ice aboard Is lying at the
9th street wharf Of the American Ice Com
pany ready to unload The four-masted
schooner Frank B. Stinson, with about
1890 tons of ice aboard for the American
Ice Company is at sea on her way to this
city, and her appearance at the capes II
expected at any time.
In addition to the vessels named the
schooner Henry Wilmington, with cargo
of 800 or 1000 TONS Is also at sea bound
for this port, and will arrive here the lat
ter of this week or early in the next IL
she has good weather coming down the
coast. With these additions the American
Ice Company will have enough to supply
its customers here for three or four weeks.
The schooner Barrett draws about twen-
ty-three feet of water, and the pilot who
brings her up the Potomac without touch
inf, ground in the Kettle Bottoms" 1t Is
declared, will have to be acquainted with
the best water in the twenty-four foot
channel In that portion of the river.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-31
GASOLINE EXPLOSION.
Resultant Smoke Causes Hasty Exits
From Colorado Building.

There was a hasty exit of the many oc-
cupants of the Colorado building yesterday
afternoon shortly after four o'clock. and it
was not quitting time, either. The cause of
the stampede was the filling of the building
with smoke, which rose from the basement.
where an explosion had occurred
william Franklin, the superintendent OF
the building, melting a tub of wax in
the basement over gasoline stove about 4
o'clock. The solder on the gasoline lamp
melted under the heat of the flame, allow
ing 1t to come in contact with the main
body OF the gasoline. That caused an ex-
plosion, and the blaze spread instantly to
the wax, to some turpentine nearby and
also to some paints that were kept In the
basement. The smudge created by the burn
ing paints and turpentine soon permeated
the entire building, creating much excite
ment among the occupants and attracting
a large crowd to the building.
telephone message was sent to No. en-
CINE company and the firemen soon had the
flames under control. The only damage was
to the paints and other articles in the base
ment, amounting to about 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-31

Malt" Bread Ought to Be Your
daily bread" OF highest nourishing value
equally appetizing. Made from the purest
materials handled in the cleanest manner pos
sible Ask grocers for Schneider Malt Bread.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-31
DEATH OF AUGUSTUS CRANE.
Prominent Citizen Of New Jersey,
Who Passed Winters Here.

Augustus Crane of Morristown. N j., died
recently at his residence In that city In the
niaetieth year Of his age. Although en-
gagged In the mercantile business and later
identified with several of the most promi-
nent commercial and financial institutions
of New Jersey, he and Mrs. Crane had
passed the winters the last twenty years IN
Washington. where his son. Augustus
Crane, jr.. is engaged In the banking busi-
ness.
Mr.. Crane was gentleman OF the old
school, ys~thoughtful of the interests
of others, and In every way tried to help his
fellow men.
He was for years director and vice
president OF the First National Bank of
Morristown. an incorporation of the Library
and Lyceum of that city, and of the Nor
ristown Female Institute. He was MEM
Der and one of the main supporters OF the
Church of the Redeemer
His wife. Mrs. Mary e. Crane, two sons.
Augustus. jr.r and Benjamin Crane, and one
daughter, Mrs. James Leonard Corning,
survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-31
Marine Band at Capitol.

The band OF the United States Marine
Corps. William II. Santeimann leader. will
give concert In the Capitol grounds to-
morrow. beginning at $50 o'clock. Fol-
lowing Is the program:
March--'With Shot and Shelf ..... Bilse
Overture-''The Flying Dutchman'' Wagner
Suite-'"Three Quotations. ........... .Sousa
a.. THE King of France with twenty
thousand men,
Marched up the hill. and then marched
down again"
b. II. too, was born In Arcadia
C. In Darkest Africa
Clarinet solo-''Melodie Del Puritani" lar
ranged by William H. Santelmann), MI
stefan Jacques Louis Vanpoucke.
Luigi Bassi
Waltz" Estudiantina" ...... .Waldteufel
Song-'O komm NIT mir In die Frueh-
lingsnachct" new. IVAN der Stuecken
Fantaste-srhe Pearl Fishers" 1900. Bizet
1.-THE Star Spangled Banner"