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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

companied by consummate skill. Mr..
Luks seems merely brutal, and in the
long run defeats his own purpose. Wit
ness the High Bridge" where the piers
he paints SO sturdily have, as a matter
of fact, no weight at adj. He is more
agreeable in his oils, though these, too,
show his disposition to sacrifice every
thing to emphasis. In the PORTRAIT"
and the eur Coat" he accepts certain
measure of discipline and is proper
tionately convincing. AS a rule, his
rampant realism gives crude shock
and nothing more. 1t is pity he does
not pursue still further the delicate
motive he has played with in his
moonlight Sonata" study of chill
dren set in a landscape more or less
in the vein of Mr.. Davies. That note,
carried to perfection, might prove that
Mr.. Luks had charm as we'll as virility.
Apropos of Mr.. DAVIES, we may note
the appearance Of a catalogue Of his
retrospective exhibition at the Macbeth
gallery, which makes an ideal memo
rial of that affair. 1t has been ex.
quisitely printed at the Merrymount
Press, and the few pages of text are
followed by voluminous collection of
full page photographers. These repro
duce paintings, drawings, sculptures
and etchings. For preface Mr.. Hume
ker's "1n Praise of Unicorns" has been
borrowed, bit of prose charmingly
suggestive of the spirit pervading Mr..
Davies's most characteristic work. The
sale of this catalogue is for the bene-
fit Of men blinded in battle, the Light
house in France" 1t ought to produce
substantial sum, for no one attracted
by the art of this painter could desire
better set of reproductions from his
works. AS record, this book has a
permanent value.
We have mentioned more than once
the exhibition Of Mr.. Galatians collec-
ton at the Bourgeois gallery. Admis-
sion to this is free, but the catalogues
are sold for the benefit of American
War Relief.
When the French government decided
to take part in the Panama. Pacific Ex-
position at San Francisco in 1915 it
drew upon the Luxembourg, as we'll as
upon other sources, for paintings, and
upon the Mobilier National-the his.
toric Garde Meuble-for furniture and
similar objects. The result was COL
lection of extraordinary interest. This
is presently to be shown, through the
courtesy of the French authorities, at
the Brooklyn Museum. Paintings,
statues, tapestries, furniture, porce-
lains, rugs and other works of decora-
tive art will be displayed, the whole
illustrating the genius Of France both
in the past and in the present. The
proceeds Of the opening day, Tuesday,
February 5, when an admission fee CT
81 will be charged, will be given to the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20
Encke S Comet
Said to Have
Lost Schedule
Periodic Sky Wanderer De-
clared To Be Harmless to
Earth and All Inhabitants
Rain of Fire Is Only Refrac-
tion-Fragments F ound in
Ancient Times
in Greenland.

The comet is behind time; meaning
Encke's comet, which is now about to
swing round this end Of its elliptical
orbit and disport itself before our
view. That is not to say that it is be-
hind its periodicity schedule. In this
respect it is as regular and trustwor-
thy as the provcrbial death and taxes"
But as harbinger of war and disas-
ter it has travelled hither on the De-
lay, Linger and Wait Railroad; unless,
indeed, it be ominous Of something
about to happen to certain All High
est. Blazing portcntous in the mid
night sky in July, 1914, it might have
given color TO thc ancient superstition;
but now it can scarcely be reckoned
as ominous as an exploded Zeppelin.
In former times people feared a col
lision with a comet, but since these
heavenly bodies are better known, they
no longer scare anybody. There can
not be cited a single case of comet
having ever harmed any creature, or
proof that it is capable of doing so.
Like most tramps, the comets, in spite
OF their suspicious appearance, are
quite harmless fellows. Their tail con-
sists of gases rarehed to such degree
that with thickness of thousands Of
kilometres they are transparent as
glass of water. There is reason to be-
lieve that these gases consist of ben
zoin or petroleum vapors, but all the
contents of a comets tail that could
bridge over the space between two
heavenly bodies would possibly enter
into the small space of few bar
rels.
Light Caused by Refraction
Besides. the light of a comets tail
is not glowing or burning in the COM
mon sense, but a kind of phosphores-
cence or fluorescence in the ether,
caused by the refraction of the electro
magnetic rays of the sun. Therefore
no rain Of fire need be apprehended.
Nor is there any fear of the earth
being destroyed by collision with a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

gin" and Giovanni DIAL Ponies two
wings for an altar piece. These are
typical Of the collection in its most
essentially primitive aspect. But the
chronology of the school is carried for
ward to the fusion of religious ECSTASY
with more sensuous conception of
form and design, as the lovely "Ma-
donna and Child" by Filippo Mazzuola
or the similarly rich and glowing study
OF the same theme by Antoniazzo Ro-
mano. They harped always on one
string, these pioneers; but what con-
stantly fresh harmonies they got out
OF 1t! Some of the best of the exam
Piles of pictorial narrative shown in the
November exhibition reappear here,
notably Nardo di Clones "Crucifxion."
superb bit of concentrated drama.
and the two thrilling little martyrdoms
by Alegretto Nuzi. The curious "Domin-
lean Legend" of Taddeo di Bartolo it
is also delightful to see again, and very
welcome, too, are the amusing panels
ascrlbed to the school Of Masaccio, es-
pecially the quaint "Salomc." The stu
dent should compare this with the
painting of the same subject by the
elder Cranach, to observe the differ
ence between northern and southern
primitivism.
The Italian contingent on this occa-
sion is not confined to the earliest
painters. One of the most interesting
things in the collection is the Dust of
Woman" given to Giampetrino, not
in itself an important thing, but sug-
gestive as a document. 1t forms link
between the sheer grace of the primi-
tive style and the instructed power Of
the Leonardesque masters. There are
some excellent sixteenth century por-
traits by Lorenzo Lotto, Bronzino and
PENN. The Lotto is a fine thing,
though it is not altogether persuasive
either, having little less than the full
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

Italia belonging to Mr.. E. r. Warren,
of Boston, with additions from the
house of Yamanaka, all to be sold next
week. The examples of ceramic art
are especially good.
The portrait of President Wilson by
Mr.. Sargent, which is to go to the
National Gallery in Dublin, and may
now be seen for few weeks at the
Metropolitan Museum, confirms the
impression left by this artist in his
two portraits Of Mr.. John D. Rookie
Teller. AS portrait it has the vitality
to be expected in a work by Mr.. Sar-
gent as matter of course. AS work
of art it is disappointing, being cold,
uninspired, a perfectly capable but in
no wise distinguished performance.
The design has perhaps little more
weight, is a shade more interesting,
than in either of the two canvases on
which we have lately had occasion to
comment. 1t has more body. The fig
ure, the chair, the hint of furniture in
the background are unified we'll enough
into a pictorial scheme. But the
scheme, though coherent, is uninter-
esting, and once more Mr.. Sargent
causes US to wonder what has become
of his gift for style. That the color
is rather prosaic is doubtless not his
fault. The absence from the thing as
a whole Of his wonted brilliance of at
tack only serves to clinch the sus-
picion that he has exhausted his re-
sources in portraiture. Now he gets
the truth, to be sure, but no added
charm of incompatible virtuosity as in
the old days.
At the Kraushaar gallery there is
collection of new paintings and water
colors of Mr.. George Luks. In the
lighter medium his robust talent fairly
runs away with itself, with somewhat
disconcerting results. His color here
is occasionally interesting, but water
colors painted by main strength seem
q contradiction in terms. It is a ques-
ton of handling. Winslow Homer
could be intensely brilliant in water
color. Mr.. Sargent shows the same
force. But in these men power is &C.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

Following the miscellaneous exhib-
ton now open at the Montross gallery,
a collection of new paintings by Mr..
Bryson Burroughs will be placed on
view. This exhibition begins on Janu-
airy % and will last for a month. The
Arlington gallery announces a show of
recent paintings by Mr.. Henry w. Tom
linSOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

American Art Galleries are mostly good
pictures, and the very fact that they
arc works of merit rather than mere
souvenirs Of great names will make the
sale Of the more interest. 1t will show
where the American collector stands, SO
to say; not only his courage at diff
cult time, but his appreciation of in
trinsic rather than fashionable values.
Incidentally this collection shows US
where the dealer stands. How differ
ent it is from what it would have been
not so many years ago, when we were
being drawn from the standard Of the
French Salon to that of tho Barbizon
school. and then began to dabble in the
old masters! In those days the phrase
"a Dealers collection" meant some
thing decidedly miscellaneous and not
by any means flattering to our knowl-
edge of art 1t implied taste that was
no taste at all The dealer was all for
the collector who "knew what he liked. I"
Now be -eckons with the connoisseur.
The early Italian paintings in the
Klenberger collection may be taken as
SO much solid testimony to the estab-
hshment in this country Of new ideal
OF asthetic education.
Many of them were seen in the recent
loan exhibition for American war re-
hef. They profted then by association
With numerous other works from other
owners. Atmosphere counts for much
IN any assemblage of pictures At the
show IN question some masterpieces
helped to carry some very minor pro-
ductions- But now that the Klein
berger group is detached and isolated
II admirably holds it's own. If it is
not dazzling it is ct all events most
oeguiiing, rich in that delicate beauty
which was the peculiar appanage of the
Italian schoolSin the formative years of
the Renaissance. There is variety, too,
within the clearly defined boundaries
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

The American Museum of Natural
History is making an exhibition of the
carved worries secured in Africa by the
Lang Chaplin expedition, works of ma
tive craftsmanship. In the Print Room
at the Public Library a collection of
the etchings of William Strang, the
Scotch artist, may be seen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20
The Season of Auction
Sales in Time of War
A Period OF Reasonable Prices for Good Things-The
Keinberger Prmitives and Other Old Masters
MIR. Sargents Portrait of the President
By Royal Cortssoz

Exhibitions are increasing in number in London Works
Exhaustive statistics regarding abroad are not ST ha ~
the available evidence 1t would that market evvinp
ively few sensational those which ara
private negotiation Tor unique treasures AT the people are
stuff 6nding Its tendency on tho whoe 10 ]
moderation and ono result OF this the rather
bargains Inc safes mere IN New York have begun
Brady Hermann
but the prices paid for individual pictures reasonable The
interesting incident about the dispersal collections
bidding of Mr. Bradys nne BeecAes I'm to $40 Ooo ono
that American art longer position in the
auction room The early Rembrandt in the Hermann fetched
only $3.50 ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

Brooklyn branch Of the American Red
Cross, and special arrangements have
been made to make this day q festival
for the cause. Otherwise, save on the
usual pay days, Mondays and Tues
days, the exhibition will be free. 1t
will continue until Sunday. March II,
inclusive. The affair is altogether to be
hailed with rejoicing, not only out of
sentiment for our French allies, but
because it will place before the public
a really important collection of French
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20
Dalilah
By Charles Henry Hirsch
Translated by William L. MCPHERSON

Here spy story with novel settig As the title td1
Gates the theme ancient old the Old Testament
many German Daahs France and the revelations IN the BoIo
haze only recently sho0m how widespread the net of Ger
espionage and intrigue.
Mr. Hrsch is Of the surprisingly clever group of French
short story 1ter hc the has brought to the 'front.'
pyright1 by The TibuneA Associate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20
A Dealers Collection, New Style

Perhaps the best test Of current con-
dtions will come when the paintings
belonging to the Kleinberger galleries
are sold next Wednesday evening for
the purpose Of adjusting the business
interests Of this firm. Fourscore old
pictures just placed on view at tho
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20
Prussia May Put Women
On City Committees

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 19.-The "Rhein-
ische Westfalische Zeitung" an
nounces that the Prussian lower house
has adopted a proposal admitting
women members to the municipalities
committees on social welfare, public
safety and school boards
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

OF this group. 1t embraces, to begin
with, goodly number of those Madon-
mas and other religious subjects in
which intensity of devotional emotion
is overlaid with q kind of childlike
Journalism, golden panels like Simone
da Bologna's Coronation Of the Vir-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

art. 1t is gratifying to observe, also,
that the show will include the sculptures
and paintings by Belgian artists which
were displayed under French auspices
at San Francisco.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
REGISTRATION
 WAS BIG ONE

From figures obtained by the regis trntion officers of the war board it is shown that the registration of those who came under the provisions of the man-power bill was a heavy one for the present population of the interior
 It was stated last evening that 765 names had been tabulated accord ing to the requirements of the act, and that many more remained to be worked on. This is from the regis tration at the war office alone. The outlying registration officials have yet to make their report, and when these are received it is believed that the number will be close to nine hundred.
 Owing to certain conditions con- nected with the non-registering of a few persons living in isolated places some of them have been permitted to register, because of good and sufficient reasons shown to the board Those who were able to register and failed to do so will be treated as slackers according to law.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
CIVILIZATION IS DETRIMENTAL TO
 ESKIMO HEALTH
(The Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Dec. 19-Before a meeting of the National Geographic Society Vhjalmar Stefansson, the noted Arctic explorer, delivered an address on the Eskimo or the Arctic regions.
 In the course of his remarks he dwelt on the attempts that have been made to bring them into the environ ment of civilization. He stated that no attempts should be made to civi- lize the people of the far north, as it was detrimental to their welfare. The English, he stated, discovered tribe of five thousand in 1925. That tribe today numbers only forty as the re- suit of the civilized habits intro duced at that time and which have been adhered to since. The civi- lized mode of living is not suitable for the rigid climate of the north.
 Before the meeting adjourned Stef- ansson was presented with the Charles P. Day medal for his valua- ble contributions to science.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
OUTBREAK TO BE STOPPED BY
 AN ELECTION

COPENHAGEN, Dec. were received here today stating that the German government is about to convoke the conference of representa- uves which is now in progress in all states. The date set for the convoca- tion is set for December 29th, at which time all meetings must cease.
 On the date set for the cessation of the conference meetings there will be held an election to elect presi- dent for Germany and the formation of republican form of government.
 Those who have studied the pres ent crisis state that it will be the only manner in which the outbreaks will be stopped. With the election of president it is hoped all fac tionalism will cease and quiet be re- stored.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
GREECE FACING
 HARD PROBLEM

SALONIkI, Dec. 19.-Greece Is fac ing one of the most serious problems that has confronted that nation since the commencement of the war which is the giving of relief to thousands of its subjects who have been left destitute in Macedonia.
 Vast numbers of refugees who are returning to Greece state that the condition of those who have been left behind is most pitiable. No food is to be had and what is available is unfit for consumption. Not only is the food scarce but hundreds are dying daily from disease as well as starvation.
 The Creek government has appro priated five hundred thousand dollars for the relief of it's subjects and will immediately despatch a relief expedi tion to try and save the lives of those who are imperiled.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
MINING DEAL IN TOL0YANA
 WAS BIG ONE

One of the biggest mining deals to be consummated in the Tolovana -Fls reported in Fairbanks last evening by Martin Claich, who arrived here yesterday.
 The deal was made between James Sherrard, who disposed of his inter- ests in a lay on 16 above, Jule | 1ch, to James Swanson, the consideration being ten thousand dollars. TL1 transaction was completed last week.
 Associated with Sherrard in the claim is Mike Kelly, who still retains his interest.
 The news of the transaction shows that the Tolovana is far iron. he coming a dead one and that deep in. terest is being taken as to the f'l- ture of thes scamp. The ground whicf the transaction covers has always been considered a producer and next spring will be worked to the utn.>'
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
FOR YACHT RACE IS
 NOW DECLINED

NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-The New York yacht club has courteously de- clined the challenge issued by the Royal Ulster club for a series of yacht races for the American cup next year.
 It is pointed out in the declining of the challenge that much work re- mains to be done in the recOnstruc- tion of the condition of the country; that the distress of the other na- tions must be attended to and several other matters of an international character completed before the na- tion can give itself seriously over to sports
 The New York club assured its foreign challenger that should the offer be repeated in 1920 that in all likelihood it would be accepted.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
DANGER
 THREATENS AT
 CORDOVA. TOWN

"Cordova, Alaska, Dec. 19, 1918. Citizen, Fairbanks.
 Fifty cases influenza now report ed here. Hospital full and arrange ments made for emergency hospital. Expect height of epidemic tomorrow and Saturday. HERALD.'
 The above message was received by The Citizen at a late hour last night and plainly shows the condi- tion existing on the coast at the present time.
 A few days ago word was received that the epidemic had died out and that in all probability the quarantine would be lifted. Next word was re- ceived that two cases had broken out and that no one would be al lowed to leave the town for a period of five days.
 The message plainly shows that the precautions were relaxed too soon or else new arrivals spread the disease. Fairbanks is thankful that one health officer is not taking any chances.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
TO
 RETAIN CR0UNDS
 IN MARYLAND

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19-Accord- ing to the latest plans of the war department the retention of the prov. ing grounds at Aberdeen, Maryland, will be included in it's program. The proving grounds contain thirty-six thousand acres and have capacity for fifteen thousand test rounds daily. Owing to the location of the grounds it is possible to attain range of sixty miles. This will be necessary in order to test out the new gun re- gently invented.
 The war department has also de cidcd to develop the Neville Island, Pennsylvania, ordnance plant so that the production of eighteen-inch and larger rifles may be made. When the plant has been prot up to that standard it will be the largest gun plant in the United States.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
CERuAiy POWER
 NOW RESTS IN
 PEOPLES HANDS

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 19.-The con- gross of German soldiers and work mems councils adopted resolution today transferring the executive pow CT of the nation to body of con- missioners representing the people.
 The authority will be vested with the commissioners until such time as the assembly makes other arrange ments.
 The central council named seven parliamentary supervisors over the cabinets of Germany and Prussia and will control those bodies until an election has been held to determine the future government of Germany.
 It is reported that fifty-three sail ors have assumed control of the Ger man naval affairs and the navy de- partment, preventing much work on the part of the council.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
COMMISSIONERS ARE APPOINTED
 BY THE COURT

Considerable switching has been made in the personnel of the com missioners in the Fourth division. Recently Judge Bunnell received the resignation of George w. Ledger, at Rampant, as United States commis. sioner Yesterday the court appoint. ed William E. Garrett as the suc- cessor of MT. Ledger, the appoint. ment to become effective on Decem- Der 31, 1918.
 Other changes to be noted in the division was the appointment of J. c. Moody to succeed A. M. Kilgore, at Flat, MT. Kilgore having sent in his resignation some time previously. MT. Moody is at the present time the commissioner at Ophir and will be transferred to Flat. To fill the of flee vacated by the transfer of MT. Moody the court appointed B. B. Smith, who will represent the govern ment after December 31st.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
GREAT CHANCE
 IS NOTED IN
 FORMER KAISER

AMEROGEN, Dec. 19.-A great change is noted in the appearance ot the former German kaiser. The con stant worry to which he is subjected and the virtual Imprisonment has changed the former ruler.
 His face has assumed an ashen hue and his mustache and hair are turning a deeper grey. The features of the kaiser have become lined with deep creases. In appearance he is dis, heveled, not having shaved for sever. al days. He has remained in bed for the past few days and seems to have aged ten years since coming to this place.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
SENATOR LODGE REQUESTS MORE
 DATA ON SHIPS
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-Senator Henry c. Lodge, of Massachusetts, in troduced in the senate today reso- lution asking the state department to inform the senate on what grounds the American peace commissioners which elected to destroy those ships of the German navy that were sur. rendered or any other enemy prop. erty, based ehtir decision and on what authority they acted.
 The action of the senator is actual. ed by press despatches received in the United States stating that the peace commissioners had decided to sink the war vessels of Germany that had passed into the hands of the allies.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
THREE SUBS ARE
 ACCOUNTED FOR

NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-Oficers on board the American transport Black Arrow, which arrived here today, state that American destroyers were present when the British battleship Britannia was submarined at Gibral- tar on November 9th.
 AS soon as the destroyers were aware of the presence of the sub marines they at once hastened to the location where last seen and by means of depth bombs accounted fol three of the attacking submarines. Two others managed to escape. but 1t is thot that they were somewhat crippled.