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by the President or by any committees
Of either Of the houses Of Congress.
ut SHALL furthermore. have the author
ity to decide upon the location of statues
and monuments in the streets and public
squares Of the District of Columbia. In
the case Of the Lincoln memorial which
at the last session of Congress has at
last been authorized. the American Fed
Grafton of Arts actively supported the
fine arts commission plan. and through
its chapters secured wide support for the
decision rendered by this highest expert
authority.
The federation was also instrumental in
having Congress make an appropriation
to have American art represented in the
international exposition of art in Rome.
There can be no question that American
contemporary art leads the world. Elk
perts abroad freely admit this. 1t was a
good thing for American art to be able
to compete with the best that the old
world is producing, in order to show IFS
own merit and superiority in direct
competition.
The three methods that the federation
has employed in carrying on its work of
forming and developing public opinion
have been-First. sending out exhibitions;
second. circulating typewriter illustrated
lectures; third. publishing a monthly IL
Illustrated magazine. The travelling art
exhibitions have now become one OF the
great art features of the country. This
year twenty-five exhibitions have visited
between seventy and eighty cities.
These collections are selected by very
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An A1Ee1cA fTDERATIoN lIusKEGoN MICHIGAN

Now that city has one of the most
beautiful art museums in this country,
the Del Gado Museum. built upon ground
contributed by the city
The Library of Congress has cooper
ated with the American Federation OF
Arts very generously by lending many OF
their very valuable collections for exhi-
billions. To mention the cities in few
Of these circuits at random:
"a New Orleans. La; Fort Worth.
Tex; Austin, Tex; San Antonio. Tex
Houston. Tex.
(2 Dayton. Ohio. Muskegon, Mich; st.
Paul, Mimi; Minneapolis. Mimi.
bia. Mo-; Nashville. Tenn.
Milwaukee. Wis: Ann Arbor, Mich.
cuse. N. Y; Boston. Mass.
The circulating lectures have been and
are a popular and effective educational
means. These lectures are on American
Painting. American Sculpture. Civic Art.
American Mural Painting. Tapestry,
Furniture and Etchings. They are type
written, illustrated lectures with many
stereopticon views. The writers, in every
case. are authorities. One may get some
idea Of the extent of this work when it is
realized that last year the lecture on
painting circulated in almost every town
in the state of Washington. being given
in town halls. public libraries, churches
and private houses.
Finally. there is the magazine, Art
and Progress. The federation realized
the necessity Of having a medium OF
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plan Of campaign is based. They intend
to throw large body of troops across
the frontier, and paralyZe the French
mobilization, which would be much slow
er than the German, owing to defective
railway system. Opposed to this invading
army the French have what they call
their covering troops but their num-
bers are always far below the nominal
strength. There are several reasons for
this. There is a good deal Of disease in
the French army. chiefly arising from in
sanitary barracks and Inadequate accom-
mediation. There is loss of 6A per cent
annually in the French army. and only
~ per cent In the Germany army, from
consumption. This enormous difference
in favor Of Germany is due to the total
lack of hygiene In the French barracks.
The sleeping accommodation is as bad
as can be. A sample of air taken from
room where forty men were sleeping
was condensed. and the liquid injected
into rabbit. The animal died, as the
report says. las If struck by lightning"
Another point on which the authorities
keep discreet silence Is the large num-
Der OF deserters. For the last twenty
years the number has been 5000 year.
Most OF them emigrate. and those who
return to France only do SO when they
are too old for active service.
The great danger to France Is. there
fore, the lack of men, and there is a
startling proposal on foot to remedy this
inherent weakness in a nation whose
male birth rate is falling. 1t has been
calculated that there are about 100000
soldiers employed in the army offices, tai
lors' shops, bakehouses and officers
houses. II these men were replaced by
women 1t would liberate this great num-
Der of soldiers for service in the field.
i,tc tc, fpx r,rf,,r
this proposal, and a large number of
women OF all classes have already offered
to serve their country in this way.
Another sign of the times is the in
creasing favor of the Boy Scout move
ment. which has been languishing under
public Indifference for some time. Women
now encourage their sons to join, and
women are the controlling force in
France. They have brains and they have
money the dot system gives them
that and they possess an authority
which their vote-seeking sisters in other
lands ignore.
Since the days Of Joan Of Arc the women
in France have always been the most fer
vent patriots. In every class of society,
from "midinette' to ''marquise,' they
are urging their men to prepare for the
great struggle. young man who was
recently refused by the army doctor was
at once thrown over by his sweetheart.
II don't want a husband who cant fight
for his country" she said, and the poor
fellow blew his brains out A few years
ago wealthy and influential people used
to move heaven and earth to keep their
sons out of the army; now they urge
their sons to enlist two years before
their time.
Men over forty-five, who have passed
the age Of active service. bitterly regret
their inability to serve their country.
They hope. however. to be enrolled in
the third reserve. A cabinet minister,
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competent juries from the exhibitions of
paintings at the Corcoran Art Gallery In
Washington, the National Academy exhi-
bition In New York, the Pennsylvania
Academy of Fine Arts of Philadelphia,
the New York Water Color Club, etc.
The best American work Is thus sent
throughout the country. The cities visited
guarantee the expenses Of the federation,
and a wonderful good is done in educat-
ing the public taste.
The policy of the federation from the
first has been cooperation, and therefore
it does not send an agent with these ex-
hibitions, but intrusts them to the care
of the local organization In each place.
But of the many institutions and individ-
uals who have assumed this responsible
ity in the last four years not q single
exhibition has failed to be shipped on
time, no serious damage has been done.
and not one cent OF loss has been expert
enced :
The first exhibition OF oil paintings was
sent out to Fort Worth. Tex, In January,
1910. Over 5000 people visited the ex-
hibition, and 1t resulted not only in a
betterment of civic art, but also In the
formation Of a regular exhibition circuit
in Texas and Of an art association with
a permanent collection in the city of
Fort Worth.
Take another case. In New Orleans
when the fedeFatiOn's first exhibition was
sent out there was no public gallery.
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one of the oldest and best known houses
In Washington. now owned by the Ameri-
Institute of Architects. many of
whose local organizations are chapters
of the American Federation of Arts.
The Octagon House was commenced in
179S and completed in 1900. George
Washington often visited his friend, Col.
Tayloe. here. In the year 1914. the Brit
President James Madison occupied the
Octagon House. and during his occupancy
the treaty of Client. which closed our sec
ond war with England was signed by
him in this beautiful and famous old
house. 1t is today in splendid condition
and is one of the show places of Wash
ington.
One Of the main objects of the fedora
ton has been to influence legislation.
Three times 1t has taken decided stand
In favor of much-needed proposition
and each time, to a large extent through
it's efforts, the legislation has been pass
ed. TO the federation belongs much of
the credit for the creation by an act of
Congress of the national commission of
the fine arts. In this 1t was greatly help
ed by Mr.. Samuel Mccall Of Massachu-
sets, then chairman of the library COM
mittee of the House of Representatives,
and Mr.. Slayden of Texas, the present
chairman Of the same committee.
X X
Mr. Slayden we'll said: "The education
al value of real works Of art cannot be
overestimated. If such commission
were more generally distributed through
out the country. If control of the kind
suggested obtained in every city that
goes in for artistic development, I think
that the minds and morals of the people
of the country would he distinctly ele-
waited"
This bill was passed creating a commits
sion of seven artists of repute. who shall
advise in the selection of models for
statues and monuments to be erected
under the authority of the United States,
and the selection Of artists for the exc
cution of the same, and generally to adj
wise upon questions of art when required
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Never at a Loss.

THE Earl OF Morley. on his return
from Jamaica. remained a while in
New York. and at dinner there he told
apropos OF self-confidence a story about
young English statesman.
This youth" Lord Morley said. fought
TO get on. He works hard and nothing
ever feazes him
He wanted recently TO push a bill tina,
had little support from his own party. A
friend however, said TO him in a warn
ing voice:
But suppose. my boy. this bill should
cause your party to throw you over
board"
We'll. In that case. old chap he re-
piled. I'm quite sure I'd have strength
enough TO swim across to the other
side"
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;DREWMG ROonM OcrAGoN HOUSE

inson, the president of the Art Institute
OF Chicago, was elected president and
Frank d. Millet. secretary. Mr.. Millet
continued to be, up to the time of his
tragic death on the Titanic. the very
soul of the federation. OF this noble
man, the highest type of the scholarly.
cultured, simple American, Senator Root
said:
He was SO great a part Of many good
enterprises. SO devoted. so noble. so able.
so skillful, so efficient that 1t Is hard
to see how we can get on without him.
OF course. everything will go on and he
will soon be forgotten. as We shall, but
he will not be forgotten so long as we
live who knew him and loved him. and
for all time and for whatever of nobility
and beauty there may be In American
life and character there will remain
something of the spirit and service of
Francis Millet."
This man, honored by the great Of the
world. found his largest interest and his
highest hopes for the betterment of his
fellOwAmericans in working for the fed
GRAFTON. believing that art is the token
of progress. and that he could thus best
advance civilization. At that first con-
vention Senator Root. in a memora BILE
address, gave the following as the specific
objects for which the federation should
work:
I
societies, the esta blishment Of art schools
and art galleries: to encourage the ex-
hibitiOn of private art collections for the
benefit of the public; to encourage Ameri-
can artists, and to aid in securing higher
recognition for merit.
>. To encourage the study of art in
public schools, particularly In the towns
and villages: to encourage boards Of edu-
cation, school superintendent and the
faculties of seminaries. academies, COL
leges and universities, to pay more at
tention to the cultivation of the taste Of
their students and to teach them correct
ideas in art and the advantage Of max
ing things beautiful.
). To encourage the appointment of
competent commissions in municipalities
and states to supervise public architec-
ture, monuments parks, plans and other
improvements, in order that they may
be in accordance with the best rules of
art.
4. To improve the standard of private
architecture; to encourage the planting
OF trees. shrubbery, hedges in the farms
and door yards, and whatever may be
done to embellish the public streets Of
cities, towns and villages.
:. To support the plan Of the park COM
mission for identifying the city Of Wash
ingtOn. and to aid in persuading Congress
to follow it's suggestions in the location
of future public buildings, monuments
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-.xo. ,rou,yses to he n most comprehefi-
sive and attractive one. President an"
Mrs Wilson have always taken an ac'iNe
,,teres, in all matters pertaining to arr
and have been enthusiastic supporters oil
the federation since its foundation.
They are to give a garden party at the
White House May 18th for the deiesates
and their friends. large evening recep-
+ion will be held at the Corcoran Gallery
of Art. while some of the great houses
of Washington and some of her most
prominent citizens have expressed their
intention of entertaining for the dis
tinguished visitors.
A recent on committee has been formed
which includes Mr. Gilbert II. Grosvenor.
the secretary of the National Geographic
Society as chairman: Mr.. Thomas Nell
son Page. Mr. Herbert Putnam, librarian
of Congress: Mr. Charles d. Walcott, d.
rector of the Smithsonian institution, MIS-.
John Iay. Miss Mabel Boardmar. MI
Charles C. Glover. Mr.. II. G. Perkins,
Mr.. John Hays Hammond. Mr. Frank B.
Moves. Miss Leila Mechlin and Mr.. Phil
lips B., Robinson and many distinguished
Neutrality-suspicious..
The convention itself promises to be
national in representation and nation
wide in its influence. Men throughout
the country WHO are taking the leading
parts in forming public opinion about
art and who are seeking what is best
in the allied arts of painting, sculpture.
architecture. the arts and crafts and
civic art will be present. Two of the gen.
eral topics to be discussed this year are
Art Museums and industrial Art
Important papers on the former subject
will he read by Prof F. j. Mather of
Princeton University and Mrs. George
Stevens of the Toledo Museum of Art.
On the latter subject Ralph Adams Cram.
fellow of the American Institute of Ar
chitectS. and c. Howard Walker. fellow
of the institute OF Architects, will speak.
Other important papers will he read and
then general discussion Will follow. Dele
gates are expected from all sections of
the country and every mail continues to
enlarge the list.
For an organization that is hardly four
years old. the strength and influence of
the American Federation of Arts is quite
remarkable. The present officers Of the
federation are: Robert w. De Forest
president; Leila Mechlin. secretary; Phil
ip Robinson, acting secretary, and y. II.
Carpenter. treasurer 1t was organized
in May, 1909. at a convention in Wash
fngton. called by the National Academy
of Art, of which j. Pierpont Morgan was
president. Among the leaders at that
convention were such national figures as
Senator Elihu Root ex-Secretary of
State. Robert Bacon. ex-ambassador to
France. the late William F.. Curtis Glenn
caSo and the late #. ID. Millet. One of
the leading spirits was Charles VI. Ffou.ke,
and up TO the time of his death many of
the meetings We're held at his home on
Massachusetts avenue
At this convention Charles l.. Hutch
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and other improvements at the National
Capital.
6. To assist In preserving natural
scenery from destruction and dissertation
to extend the national park system. the
forest reserves and the preservation OF
historic and natural landmarks.
Z. To promote the movement of public
Fairgrounds school gardens and other
efforts to cultivate the love of nature and
of art In the minds of children.
s. To support the movement for the
enlargement Of the jurisdiction of the
Supervising architect of the Treasury
and the organization of a bureau of arts,
which shall have supervision of all public
buildings. monuments and other improve
ments ordered by Congress throughout
the United States and the appointment.
pursuant to legislation, Of an advisory
council Of experts to advance the stand
ard of public architecture.
9. To support and advance the National
Gallery of Art. which has already been
established under the Smithsonian In
stitution by gifts and requests of impOr-
tant collections from the late Harriet Lane
Johnston Of Washington. Mr.. William I.
Evans of New York and Mr.. Charles l..
Freer of Detroit.
TO- To assist In securing the erection
of an appropriate building for the Ma
tional Gallery at Washington correspond
ing to the Congressional Library and the
National Museum.
IL. To afford an organization through
which InG RencTdl OplulOu VI all
cans who are lovers of beauty in art
and in nature may find expression and be
made effective as from time to time pub
lie questions shall arixe which ought to
be determined by the highest standards
of taste.
In less than four years aSter this aus
picious, If small. beginning the federation
has grown to include 179 chapters. stretch
ing from coast to coast and from Canada
to Mexico. The aggregate membership
amounts to well over 10000. and the
chapters include art museums. profess
sional organizations, civic associations.
colleges, and clubs and art societies.
With all Of these chapters the main
Office in Washington keeps In constant
touch. serving not only as a distributing
center, but also as a general clearing
house. initiating effort and preventing to
q great extent duplication. II any one
wishes to know what Is being done I'm
any state or city of the country in the
way of art the Washington headquarters
can tell them.
II any city or state or museum wants
intelligent, authoritative Information on
any art subject the Washington office
can put them in touch with their stand
Ing committees, men Of great experience
and recognized ability In their particular
lines.
The Offices are In the Octagon House,
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NnecdOfe6 COncelhin0
Well-knOWn peODle

You might have swiped the shirt :
said the substitute
Good graciousn shouted the old
gentleman, and in q fit of rage he tore
open his shirt and undervest Maybe
this Will satisfy you. Hey? And To-
he pointed TO the same initials, F. y
T.. tattooed on his breast I'm blue.
The substitute stared at the tattooin.
closely: then at last he handed over
the hat As he did So. he said. reluc-
family:
We'll. since nature wrote them ini-
tials on your skin. i guess they must
be your own for a fact"
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concentration camps to which all foreign
ers. anarchists and flabitual criminals
will be sent as soon as mobilization is or
dered. The 1916 recruits, who were to be
liberated in October. are to be kept In
the ranks as a precautionary measure
Questioned as to the probability of war
in the autumn. a French diplomat made
the following statement to the writer:
I'm the coming struggle France will be
alone. The Russians cannot mobilize in
less than three weeks. The different
army corps have to come from enormous
distances. and their railway system Is de-
fective and inadequate. The Germans
have twelve frontier lines which can
bring up 10000 men a day. Before the
Russian mobilization is finished we may
be crushed by superior numbers. Besides.
Austria Will guard the Slav frontier and
threaten Poland. Germany is sitting for
want of air. She wants our colonies and
our minerals. 1t is question of life and
death for her. and for us. Yes, 1 believe
Il will come in October
Additional confirmation of the' above
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The Way With Most of Us.

MAYOR GAYNOR. at a dinner in New
~ York. discussed the arguments OF a
very young and very cocksure lawyer.
This young chap from the country.
said the mayor. would do well to follow
instead of trying to lead-older, wiser.
and more experienced men than himself
But"
The mayor sighed whimscally.
Heigho:" he said. Some men never
have any respect for gray hairs till after
they've acquired a few of their own"
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An Advertising One.

z IRVING FLETCHER. an exponent
OF human interest advertising. asked
an advertising riddle at q Sphinx Club
dinner in New York.
Why is the merchant who doesn't ad-
vertise like a man rowing a boat?" Mr.
Fletcher asked
Because he goes backward" said VII
liam Ray Gardiner, promptly.
No" said Mr.. Fletcher. Because 10
has 10 get along without sales"
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kaiser's soldiers are always represented
to him as fat unwieldy creatures. in
capable of running hundred yards Any
one who has seen the German army
maneuvers knows that this is wide of
the mark.
A young fellow, whose accent proclaim
ed him to be citizen of the United
States although he was wearing the uni
form of French soldier. Informed the
writer that the frontier regiments-to one
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no longer do business in Paris openly I'M
der his own name and nationality; he
either borrows a French name or pre-
tends TO be English. Even the great Ger
man sausage shop on the boulevard in
sists on being English" and most Pari-
slams think the goods come from London.
A few days ago a car carrying the Ger
man flag stopped outside a dressmakers
in the Rue de la Paix and the occupants,
three ladies. were hustled by an angry
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III A B 0 r Al E Prepare
IL tons Being Made for
Event-Remarkable Influence
of the Federation, an Organi-
zation Hardly Four Years
Old-Now Includes I7o Chap
tiers, From Coast to Coast
and From Canada to Mexico.
Methods Employed in Carry
ing on Work of the Fedora
tion-Forming and Develop
ing Public Opinion.
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Can't Discourage Them.

THE fact that one out Of every zoo
of the voters for Woodrow Wilson
had applied to him for office reminded
Senator Bourne OF an office-seeking
story.
There was once a President" said
Senator Bourne, who received. early
in his administration, a letter which
nroyed to him that there is no such
thing as discouraging an office seeker.
This letter said:
"sDear Mr. President-I understand
YOU are going to take a month on to
destroy the big mountain of letters
asking you for jobs. Ii everything else
is gone would like the job of de-
stroying those letters.
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who is in his fiftieth year, informed the
writer that nothing would prevent him
getting out his gun and using it II France
We're invaded
There is a general belief among officers
that host;lities will break out in October
of this year and this belief Is supported
by the action of the new project of po-
lice. He recently spent a few days In
the plains Of Normandy for the purpose
of choosing the sites for the three great