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Medusa," II is his Don Juan" which Is
to say that 1t is his equivalent for the
drama OF a Gericault or a Delacroix.
And how much divides him from those
masters! For them the tragic motive
was necessarily surcharged with GER
tain romantic fervor. Homer is almost
passionless in his delineaton OF lurid
scene. He stands aside and leaves his
facts 10 speak for themselves. His er-
preston corresponds Nth the things essen
tfdI reality. But that he took no sides,
that he was, as We have said, almost
passionless. does not mean that his work
Is wanting in heart. On the contrary,
that IS precisely what ii is full OF, from
beginning 10 end. There is one painting
at the Museum. the Cape Trinity
! Saguenay River" a moonlight scene
which has. whether intended or not,
remote and even fantastic effect BY ac-
cident, as II were, Homer would appear
| 70 have stumbled IN this instance upon
/ 2 note recalling Arnold Boecklin. But
/ IN the bulk Of his work there is nothing
fantastic. there is nothing remote. In
his early war subjects, in his Northern
sea pieces and hunting scenes and IN his
water colors painted in the tropics, one
1 is conscious, above all. OF what can only
be described as a kind of artless sim
rl,citv. a frank interest in familiar things
making those things curiously real and
1 touching. Yes, there IS heart In these
pictures, a mans sensitiveness TO the
appeal Of men. a nature lovers kindiing
ernofion in the presence of his native
land.
It is impossible to avoid the reflection
that the Maine coast had a sort Of per-
sonal fascination for Winslow Homer.
He was not By any means Indifferent 20
the charms Of Europe He painted well
iu England as he painted in the Bahamas.
But he painted best when he painted or
TIE New England coast. Something
stirred him then. an inspiration 10 Dc
found nowhere else. The Southern water
colors are superb. the glowing works o.
a master. But without Understanding
their beauty one must turn for the very
soul OF Winslow Homer 10 pictures ike
his Banks Fishermen, or that Coast
in Winter" which has something Titanic
about its power something OF classical
weight and simplicity about It's noble
expression Of stark loneliness-for inc
figure Of the hunter in this picture only
serves TO emphasize its character as
study OF wild nature. Again one comes
back 10 wlnslow Homers Americanism'
10 rhe saturation Of his work In the spirit
of pIace. Even in his pictL L-es OF tho
sea. pictures Of a grandeur excluding
thoughts Of mere race, there Is sui
SAVIOR a subtle something. which re-
minds US that the sea, as he knew IT, vas
the stormy sea Of our own Northern
shores. There is much TO be said ABOUT
Winslow Homer In his more narrowly
artistic aspect, about his simple force as
craftsman, about hts uneven but
sometimes supremely beautiful color ana
about the beauty Of his composition
quality through which his genius shone
respIendent. But 1t is the special pur-
pose or these brief notes to-day to In
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ors and were sometimes accompanied
bv others Of their circle; but the Sirons
held these two. whose name Nine. Siron
pronounces with as near an imitation
Of the gulping English accent as l nave
ever heard IN France, in very special
favor The Stevensons, not TO be be-
hindhand in the matter Of courtesy,
made themselves both useful and COM
Portable in the house.
Robert Louis had. It appears. some
what Of a fancy for the kitchen as
place to sit IN; there he might often
be seen. seated by the door which gives
into the yard, very busy with the peeling
Of potatoes, and engaged in talk with
Nine. Siren or with others OF the house
hold who paused within hail. He was
often the proposer Of those nocturnal
expeditions which led 10 the Brigands
Cave at Bas Breau-not then the re-
sort Of tourists, nor guarded by stall
adorned with picture postcards-and
which were crowned with the drinking
OF much punch. One or other Of the
cousins would bulk large IN the pro-
gramrne OF the evenings amusement
and they set something Of fashion for
dancing in the open. Tables and chairs
were carried into some convenient clear
ing; some one, having a certain apti-
tude for inducing the minor portable IN
struments 10 give forth their melodious
notes. was set TO play; each member Of
the company would see TO it that he was
New-York tribune., 1911-02-19
A BURNS RELIC
The Autocrat Of AIloway Is Happy.

y
Apropos OF yesterdays anniversary II
Is fairly well known among students or
Rurnss life that on the night on which
the poet was born "blast Of JanuaT
win" not only "blew hansel in on
Robin" but took away part Of the roof
Of the auld clay biggin, leaving himself
and his mother exposed 20 the rigors or
| the weather His father must have been
from home at the moment, for the as
sistance Of a blacksmith was called IN,
and this good neighbour wrapped the dis
tressed couple in his leather apron and
carried them into his own house. This Is
the last that is heard OF the man OF the
forge until Burns is some years old, and
as a lad. is running about in the church.
yard at Alloway, where he finds large
black bulls horn, a souvenir OF a raid
By a herd OF cattle which some years be-
fore had broken into the kirk and done
considerable damage 10 the ruins and
themselves. The lad Burns was consid-
erably excited with his find. and ran OF
with IL to mis- friend the blacksmith, who
kept it by him.
After many vicissitudes the trophy
came into the possession Of the Tenant
family. and formed one OF the most
cherished Items in the very fine collec-
ton Of rarities, literary and otherwise
which has been gathered together at
The Glen, Inverleithen. When the fire
took place az this house some months
ago, and much OF the valuable property
was destroyed, the quaint old character
who keeps Alloway Kirk with such dig
nifty and autocratic pride became con-
cerncd for the fate OF this particular
horn. in which he has, being great aG-
mirer Of the poet and full Of stories about
him. so strong an interest. He made
tttf 81
determine the fate OF this interesting
relic OF the poets bodhood. OF which, by
the way. so few curios remain. The mat
ter weighed on the old mans mind more,
| perhaps. than the case deserved. and.
after pursuing his search with impor-
tunity. al last as he says himself, his
doubt was cleared by Mrs. Asquith, who
was lately visiting Alloway with some
| frienS-.
J With that enthusiasm which Is one OF
her characteristics. Mrs. AsQuith piled
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r.nts q the Museum, IS symbolical or
vhat Is going on everywhere in the vast
building. And. by the way in addition
n all these strictly practical improve
nepts. there has been one change, pos
,sssing certain sentimental signifl-
cance. which must deeply satisfy all
tbose Americans. in New York and else
vbsre who have been aware Of the great
services rendered 10 the Museum by the
late Henry MarQuand. The dedication
70 him. with an appropriate inscription.
OF the gallery just at the head Of the
grand staircase. was an act OF graceful
Justice. Entering the room and con-
fronting first Of all the magnificent Van
pyke which was one Of his finest be-
quests 10 the Museum, one is rightly in
yited 70 reflect for a moment on the
name and character OF an American
who placed heavily in his debt all who
are interested IN the study OF great
works OF art
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the old man with questions about this
and that grave and the Incidents ana
folk mentioned In Tam O. Shanter," end
even. so the old man relates. expressed a
desire 10 purchase one or two of the most
interesting stones, but to this the Auto
crat Of Alloway" would not agree. He
answered all her questions civiliy enough.
and all with that pawky manner OF his
which must be known TO all visitors TO
the Burns country. but having done this
with commendable patience he turned TO
his distinguished questioner and IN
quired concerning the object OF his soiici~
tude To the old mans delight, his In"
formant remembered IL perfectly.
"Weel." he said. "mebbe ye couio seI
me whether It was saved or no. I've
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Matters of Hrt

they speak like Adam naming by divine
inspiration the creatures; their express
sion corresponds with the things essen
tial reality" There you have the dis
tlnguishing trait Of winslow Homer, his
natural magic" The visible werid Is
mirrored in his work with SO much emo
ton, with so much beauty. and, in many
cases, with so obvious feeling for man.
kind, that your FIRST impulse is to think
OF him as a nan who sought in life 80
much raw material and then proceeded
TO subordinate 1t to some higher artistic
purpose. On second thoughts. you soc
that this view Of the matter it not quite
accurate. The actual situation leaves
Homer more in the role Of passive
clairvoyant, through whom nature had
its way. Consider. for example. the COM
rarative rarity of those episodes in his
New-York tribune., 1911-02-19

ern moneys coined IN Italy, or by 1tal-
ians elsewhere. The first volume OF this
undertaking has now appeared. and Is
devoted to the coins struck by the House
OF Savoy. The general title Of the work
is Corpus Nummorum ItaIicorum."
Taking into consideration the number OF
small principalities with coinages OF
their own that fourished in the PEN
insuIa down TO the unifcation Of the
kingdom, 1t Is likely that there will be
many volumes more TO come.
The royal author does not purpose to
reap any financial profit from this elab-
crate publication, but will give the entire
proceeds from It's sale to the italian Ma
tional Institution for the Orphans Of
Civil Servants.
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partially, 10 this day maintains that
there was nothing to choose between
the two Of them. In her affection both
are highly placed. That they were, ap-
parently, seldom serious, although en-
dowed with such fiery enthusiasm that
a. Frenchman from the Midi had seemed
slow-blooded in their presence, causes
Nine. Siron much admiring astonish-
New-York tribune., 1911-02-19
ITALIAN COINS.

King George Of England's hobby Is the
collecting Of postage stamps. as II Is also
that OF his cousin. Car Nicholas. Their
royal colleague. King Victor Emmanuel
collects coins. and is, moreover, an ac-
knowledged authority on numismatics.
II has long been known that the Iuier
of Italy is engaged on the preparation
OF an exhaustive work on the subjec'.
which, when completed, will form a gen.
eral catalogue Of the medieval and mod
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dicate the simple vitality Of his art, its
fidelity to nature. the wonderful way in
which It takes US. at the Museum, away
from ideas Of paint and the Ike and
makes US rejoice In the salt winds Of the
sea, the loveliness Of sky and water, the
fundamental charm Of human nature
bearing itself bravely and effectively in
the face OF the elements. Homer was
one of those great artists who, having
something to say, as well as a way IN
which TO say It, as well as a style, have
a certain universally OF character. They
are very rare. very distinguished. And
they are as satisfying as draft Of pure
cold water in the burning desert.
r C.
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thocht aboot Il mony times sinoe heard
o. the sad fire ye had at the big hooees
and / was just thinhn' that maybe -
could inform mo-"
According to the old man himself. Mrss
Asquith was able to assure him that,
happily, the trophy which Burns found
and gave to his old crony the blacksmith
was one OF the few things OF value that
were saved from the fire In question. and
once more the mind Of the Alloway guide
fa
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they perceived the merit Of the Barbi-
zonian habit. OF which fact Nine.
Siron will supply supporting evidence.
One day. SO runs her story. after visit
of some length. the pair presented them
selves to the hostess Madame" says
Robert Louis. acting spokesman. I'VE
should like to pay our bill"
But certainly, messieurs." replies
Nine. Siron, producing the account; ut
Is quickly done"
"Ah! pardon, madame" corrects
R l. s. You deceive yourself. We
should like to pay the bill-that would
give US satisfaction, but-we cannot"
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:, the Museum-The WlnSlo~
uomer Memorial Exhibition.

pleasure OF visiting the Metro
,,rseunl is increased with nota-
l' ra,,ditv. Very quietly and In the
o.t efficient manner Mr.. Robinson ana
nv' ~ tan are giving a perfect arrange
:. 70 the multitude OF objects under
go. care. The steadily flowing stream
rsw accessions naturally does more
Ven anything else to attract attention.
' 81 We appreciate this we are even
o-s grateful for the good judgment
I'm IN the reorganization Of the coll
,.ctions. The classification Of the pictures
I ,o,sipg 10 schools, perhaps the most
,,,srlv useful OF the recent achieve
New-York tribune., 1911-02-19
HOW TO FORM A LIBRARY.
From The London Globe.

Apropos Of a conscience stricken bors
rover who recently sent 70 the London
Library the published price OF soma
books which he had taken out Of the in
stitution years ago and forgotten TO re-
turn, a contemporary relates the fol-
lowing: A visitor was being shown
around a library by the owner, and ad-
mired II very much. He asked for ad-
vice about book collecting. MY advice"
said the collector, "is simple. Never lend
books" Never lend books" said the
inquirer. rather mystifed. mo. never
lend books. Do you see these shelves
Indicating with a sweep OF his arm a
couple OF thousand books or sol. Well
every one Of these was borrowed"
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art disclosing q deliberately dramatic
purpose. When a subject Of his is posi-
lively thrilling you are struck by the fact
that II seems subject observed, never
a subject invented.
Look at that astounding picture Of his
I'm the present exhibition, The Gulf
Stream" in which a negro adrift IN a
disabled boat lies waiting the final catas-
trophe. That is Homers Raft Of the
New-York tribune., 1911-02-19
"R. |. S." AND "R. A. NJ"
Memories of the Romancer and
His Cousin at Barbizon.

About two names she (Mme. Siron, the
innkeeper) will particularly associate
many incidents; Of the two Stevensons
of Robert Louis. un grand maigre
noiy. and of his cousin-she has much TO
say. r A NJ. Stevenson was the first
Of the pair TO arrive. and when he
came again brought his cousin with him;
and their hostess, with laudable i'm
New-York tribune., 1911-02-19

Which, being the essence OF an ex-
PLANTATION not infrequently offered In
this connection, was Immediately ac-
cepted; and the debtors departed. to set
tie the obligation at their convenience
Humphrey Jordan. in Blackwoods
New-York tribune., 1911-02-19

from the common inconvenience which
visited the community; they were no
luxurious amateurs assuming the pre-
vaillng conditions Of poverty as fitting
pose: not less than their companions
New-York tribune., 1911-02-19

ment. and makes her. fancy the more
inclined to eye the Briton with indul-
gence. The couple were. during the
middle seventies, pretty constant visit
New-York tribune., 1911-02-19

supplied with the beverage Of his choos-
ing; and the makings Of an agreeable
entertainment were to hand.
Yet the Stevensons were not exempt
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Split the Wind
Has Disappeared

Split .the.wind. he ~ rimselone
running powers. r. mlsRlnE NE D.
\ native Eskimo had. aud was given
his peculiar name when small boy.
indicating that no 1tHriTly split
the wind" and disappeared IN the
distance.
"Wednesday the athlete from the
Far North aTnin split the wind
and disappeared IN the distance
HIS manager doesn't know exactly
where, He ieft the Victoria hotel
two DAYS ago. and the police have
been asked TO pick up this ib-year.
old athletic nhsnom and turn him
over 20 the Juvenile officers.
"Spilt.ihe Wind" IL a long dis.
lance runner. lie was recently de
feated In n distance event Mt ia.
coma by Vie Norman.
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isnue OF the Outlook has an editor
ial entitled Murder IL Murder ="
ne decries expressions of sympa.
thy FOR the MeNamRfaa because
they thought they acted In what
they Regarded az war on behalf
Of theif class. as plea mon.
ssroua In folly aud wickedness."
The article says IN part
The Mcnamara murders. al
though committed nominally IN tho
interest OF organized labor. differ
mot whit In moral cuipnhility
from those committed by the Black
Hand or any band OF mere cut.
threats. They are fraught with an
Infinitely heavier menace TO scot
ETY..
yet. great though the menace be
20 the community. the menace TO
the eouse OF honest organized labor
10 far greater"
Roosevelt scores the labor lead.
ers who championed the cause of
the McNnmaras. -as they did that
OF Meyer and HAYWOOD. and de-
clares they have rendered an evil
service 20 the cause OF unionisin.
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The r~ven new unsces~. which
were organized ny ;. sorcnkon
during the last snonfh. have affil-
lated with the American Federation
|of Labor and war; given recep.
ton BY the Central Labor Council
OF Seattle nj It's ias, secession Fol.
Towing Ia the rev unioss: rphol.
sterers and Carpet Layers. local
No. So: Boot ana ssArs Workers.
local No. AL: Store Mcxusern and
Range Conneetots. local No. 20:
Asbestos Workers. local Carriage.
Wagon and Autouobift workcrs'
union and two Federal haxr unions
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fARaEar VARIETY or HAR-
MISS HOLLOWAY tfLi.H 1T


NOTICE or STOCKHOLDERS
MEETING.
Tbs annual taetfluE 81 the rf0chhoid.
ers Of the tnion hA Ninxe A Trust
Company Of Seattle. corporation.
will he held ~ tho office of tha
epfnrany. on tho northwest corner
Of eecend Avenue and Cherry
Street seattle klns County. Wneh
Iaston, on Wednesday. the fSth
dHy % January. 1918. ~ the hnuf
% three o'clock ~ che afternoon.
for the purpose ~ eieefiuK difee-
tors ~ the company and fnf The
transaction o. any other business
that may properly b brought be-
FORE tho nesting
~ n NDg.$kk Cashier
seattle. Washington. December 18th.
1911
4 ~ ~ uFant. will nnt ~ Responsible
for any bills contracted by Ars.
Harry Grant.
Feuud - e-ipeh rubber drive belt
Joe i&mbfix. Route :. Boa %. hss-
ten. WASH.
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SPECIAL NoIlcEa

REMOVAL NOTICE
Ths Prudential Collection Agency.
unlite the Merchants AFrucF. does
not believe tn hlachGtail We lave
moved fforn Crsry Bldg 20 Filters
Main fHfN
fTiiE 1918 THEATRE"
The hems ef cowboy aud indian pic
lures Fret Av.. next door 20 the
@pfssm"
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HELP wANrHp-FEmAls

1-~e~~~~r~c-r~0~e>-~~~r~ r~~r~e~-~-~N~~~-SNSc~
First class alterations. prices rca-
made to order. work guaranteed.
Mrs. Gown. a05 PIKE.
Women to Eefi hooks Call at los
Pine ri. Good money.
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Walter Scott has been dead a
long time. but the ataga at eve atm
drink their fiji.
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1HE nosf.xBti no UNDERTAKING
Co. corner %inth spd rNIop. Main
1901. Ind s4ts FREMONT or
ftcE tfff Fremont Ar. Phones.
Sorth ito. Green ~
hi'TI kiGWDN1'if a Sons
Professional Dirrrtnfn and f.iTvnsrd
Fmt~ifnefs 1874 lat. PHONES So
IionneY Watson Co. Funeral itiree.
terr. Third ax. and University.
Both chonss IA
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seAfed souls the murder OF 40
m0y Innocent pcrEona. Col.
fhecaorc Roosevelt. IN the current
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NEW YORK. Dec. rs ~ nenouncs,
sng the Mcnamara brothers as de-
PRAYED criminals. who have ON their
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IosT ANp FOUND

i.oat--white Tiewoiiyn bitch pup. re-
ward. y. Sullivan. 1915 Madison.
Phone Oak sso
Loaf f.aay'a resrl aDd gold handle
umbrella initial q, Ian'y 80. 'us.
Pleaee cali Beacon aea
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nelP wANTEp--MALe.


wantod--Men ana women TO learn the
barber trade Largest ana most
complete school IN the West, Wages
bald while learning. An unlimited
course only se5. Call and soc our
school or write for particulars.
NATIONAL BARBER COLLEGE.
Cg Washington Or 72o Third Ax
Phone. Main stat.
Olympic Standardization
rooms. si.lb and up, single rooms
$3.50 and up best and cheapest
close-in apartments Ia city. near
public market. 30i0 Western nv.
1000 ment wanted to cat hot roast
beef sandwiches Basement ORR
ENTAIL POOL ROOM. 1913 Third
av.. between Pike and Union,
New, clean bed rooms, steam heated
hot and cold running water. 3
baths, 25c per night and up. Hotel
Model, 1910 fhlrd av, near Pike ~
Wanted--~Stovo mountors. repaircrs
and range eonnectors, Friday, Dec.
18TH. p. M, hall 3i7. Labor Tenn
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OF great interest
Wahted-- 600 men 20 play pool at
the ORIENTAL POOL ROOMS. We.
give our patrons trade checks, 14t8
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Spring 1T. pool room. Everything
new, "a DENTS per cue. Main en-
trance 1891 Third av. w. cramor,
Ted Dalne.
End hand clothes bought, sold. cx-
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FLATS.
N~-~~~~-~r~~~e>~S~~> ~~>~~>~~~s>~>~~~>~
For rcnt--two g. and two Groom
flats: new, modern; separate en-.
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~ AcREs FoR k7s0

on casy payments OF $50 down and
$3.50 per month, on good wagon
road aud within easy driving dis
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vegetables. fruits or poultry. About
one mile from depot. school and
lake. Come over Take Madison
electric and Kirkland ferry 20 our
office tu Kirkland. or see
BURKE g. FARRAR
iog Cherry 81. Ground Floor
Opnn Evenings.
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FOR SALE

GROOM COTTAGE
City water. pinstered walls. fire
place. good Wow Of Lake Washing
ION and inrge lots with rich soil.
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NEW BUNGALOW

. Ycofns. basement. nice hath.
electric fixtures. all improve
meats tn. connected with
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terms
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Tnfon frSnsfSIrr's MoTinS> q NJ ifsSs1s { {
Co. 2oo5 second az. Phones Main
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BIDS Second and MAIN Ind.
lat0. Main SbSt.
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set.sos liberty nldr-. 81 ana Union
CHEAP CHICKEN RANCH
i've ACHES ron 900

I'VE NNNFsH FVN FHVH
We car sell you five acres OF good.
level land. situate al Lake Tap s.
which IL south and east OF Auharn.
At above price Terms $40 cash.
hmisnc~ o. per month. These tracts
edtoln the great &ton~ a Webntar
power plant Soil 10 fair Fine
place for chickens. etc oniv ten
acres left o. above land. Price n
made 60 clean u op before New
Years.
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PATENT ATTORNEYS

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