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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-11
NEWS AND COMMENT IN THE WORLD OF ART

another with which Marie Antoine,n
played at the Little Trianon Charac.
teristic bindings made for the various
Tudor and Stuart rulers OF England
may be seen.
There are also many of the treas
ures of the library Of Jean Groller
prince of book collectors of the six,
tenth century, from whom the Grolier
Club takes its name. and Of many
more who set styles in binding. and
for whom the best work of their re-
spective eras was done.
All Of the volumes exhibited havn
been drawn from the libraries of men,
bers of the Grolier Club. 1t is doubt.
full IL such a comprehensive exhibition
were ever brought together in this
country, and no one should neglect
the opportunity to view the collection
an opportunity which may not b
repeated in a lifetime.
One of the first and principal initis.
tors of the modern art movement in
Lithuania was Antoine Zemaitis, who.
fresh from the Ecole des Beaux Arts
in Paris, where he studied from 1904 10
1907, took the initiative in founding a
Society of Arts in Vilnius upon his re-
turn there. The start was Favorable
one, such artists as p. Rimsa, Ciurlio-
mis-, Narnas, Stapelis, Kalpokas, Silas.
Stabrauskas, Iarosaitis. Zikaras, Uni.
enslsis. Alexsandravicius, &c. aiding
Zemaitls without Interior motive and
without the hope OF reward.
The first exposition of the Lithuan-
ian Beaux Arts was soon organized
and met with great success, ia artists
participating. 1t outgrew its original
quarters and was transferred to Kau.
mas and thence to Riga, where its
initial success was repeated. Since
then eXpositions have been an annual
event in Lithuania.
Besides Zemaitis the distinguishes
trio Silas. Kapoksa and Narnas are
behind the Society of Arts. OF thess
the last named, Narnas is the exquisite
landscape painter who renders with
such beautiful fidelity and simplicity
the fields, the Lithuanian sky and the
! Lithuanian birch trees in the autumn,
Charles Hoffbauer has received about
all the recognition that French art has
to offer: Honorable mention Paris
Salon Artistes Francais, 1898: second
class medal Paris Salon, 1899; bronze
medal, Paris Exposition. 1900; Bourss
de Voyage, 1902; PriX Rosa Bonheur
1902, and finally the highest of all
awards. Prix National du Salon. 1900
His works include Les Gueux," Mu-
scum Of Rouen: 1.-THE Roof Garden,
Carnegie Institute, Plttsburg; "Revolts
des Flamands," Memorial Hall. Phila-
delphia; Coin de tBataille," Luxem.
bourg Paris Sur les Tots" Nationa,
Gallery. Sydney, y. S. w.
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one thing Walkowitz loves to extend
the arms and no one on earth can
make arms seem so long as Isadora.
1t would he easy TO pick flaws in the
workmanship had any one but Warko-
WITT been the artist. If Childe Has
sam had sent out figure with such
wabbly feet and such a lack of form
behind the red rag of costume there
would have been a general protest.
But Childe Hassam didn't send it out
and for WalkowitZ, who has a most
wilful muse-in some respects the
most wilful muse In town-there are
different rules. II is sufficient that the
picture has rich color and makes
strong impression in its own way.
The Zorachs, Joseph Stella and Her
bert I1espinasse come out strongly in
this gathering, and others who con-
tribute worthily are Emile Blanchard.
WHO was discovered" at this years
Independent; Paul Burln. Louis Bou-
che, George OF, Juliette Roche. Maui
rice Sterne, Oscar Bluemmer Albert
Gleize and Hunt Diederich.
Mr.. Gleize, who has been sojourning
in America for several years, has writ
ten an essay for the Bourgeois cata-
logue. of which these are few ex-
cerpts:
have often heard American paint
ing and American sculpture censured
for being but feeble distortion of
| European painting and European
sculpture, and I have in vain endeav
ored TO conceive what an original
American art might be.
The organic construction OF Amer
lea has in no way followed the same
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-11
Galleries.

destiny. but to live for the heaven that
can be made upon earth.
Often l think that however much
draw or paint or however well. I am
not an artist as art is generally under
stood. The abstract is meaningless to
ME save as fragment Of the whole.
which Is life itself. I can only see
line as n human gesture. a gesture
that has no value apart form what it
signifies. 1t is the ultimate which con-
Germs me- and all physical. all material
things are but an expression of 1t.
In planning a picture | am as one who
merely plays his appointed part. II l
draw superman he is but the cmbodi-
ment of my inner and outer vision.
creature huge and glorious, striding
over towns and cities, rivers and
mountain peaks. with arms out
stretched, raised high into the lumin
Gus abyss. Is this art? l do not
know-or care
We have searched hard, my Kath-
leen and /, for the Great Happiness.
Yet ] can readily sec that the strug-
gle would have been for nothing with
out the constant hope of peace before
all is over. Always we seem, at least
to ourselves, to gather a little more
wisdom along the pathway to some
wonderful free land. 1t is this that
we are living for, and art is but the
outward record of our progress. You'll
know. Christian Brinton. when our
goal has been reached. And the
SHOW" for which | trust you may
some day prepare the catalogue shall
be called Paintings of Paradise"
So here you have a sort of profess
sion OF faith. We are part and parcel
OF the big plan of things. We are
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-11

though they enveloped themselves in
the frail poetry Of old things nostalgia,
thus can we understand without being
shocked the repetitions and limitations
of Europs that cucumber the new
continent.
We can say that in Europe there is
more originality than in America. 1t
Is n manifestation of cause and effect
But it is the very weakness of Euro
pean art. Every work of art desires TO
Ice original a priori, starting indepen-
IDENTIFY. Let us not turn toward the
European past exclusively. but toward
the past of mankind in its entity.
What do We find?
The proof that whenever the uni
versal conscience drew near its ulti-
mate expression there followed a great
explosion of art. Asia, Africa, Europe
bear the marvellous scars Of these mo-
ments of STANDARDIZATION. Where the
species crystallized itself into one sole
boo, where the individual was the de-
voted servant to his faith. epochs of
impersonal art sprang up when tho
human substance reached the divine.
The artisan was impersonal and con-
sciously dependent. Thus In disci-
pine monumental works of great and
lasting worth were given birth. The
originality of European art is, or was.
the result of their spiritual distress,
originality that enfolds itself only on
an objective materialsm or in the play
Of intellectual and isolated specula-
tons.
And always in spite of the confusion
naterlalism pervades either in the arts
so-called realistic or in the art with an
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-11
By HENRY MCBRIDE.

- oLLDCTORS and patriots Will
1 enjoy an exhibition Of portraits
~ by Gilbert Stuart that has been
arranged especially for them in the
Enrich Galleries. 1t contains no less
than three portraits Of the Father Of
Our Country. one of them being the
"Baker" full length. The marked in
crease Of public interest in early
American portraits. particularly OF
celebrities, will insure them much at
tention.
In the "Gen. Peter Gansevoort" and
the "Mr. Webb, Jr.," there Is much
bold direct painting to please those
who rate art above history. Those
who do not may prefer the president
John Quincy Adams" But the "Ganse-
wort" not only shows easy characteri-
zation but records an engaging and
breezy personality who undoubtedly
impressed Gilbert Stuart. There Is
nothing perfunctory about the work.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-11

The students OF the New York
School OF Fine and Applied Art will
hold the annual exhibition of their
work at the school building from May
18th to Goth inclusive. The exhibition
this year will be given with the regu-
lar classes OF the school in session,
except Saturday and Sunday, May 18th
and 18th. when no classes will be in
attendance. The exhibition is open
from 10 A. NJ. to p. NJ. week days
and Sunday from To p. NJ.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-11
Two New Exhibitions
of Modern Art

There is an unusual show OF activity
in the galleries, and after week or
two of apathy, most of the shops have
put forth ambitious exhibitions. The
Bourgeois Galleries are devoted to
modern art and the Montross Galleries
have arranged a special show in which
there is much Of the latest tendency
Arthur b. Davies heads the Mon
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-11
Why Rockwell Kent
Went to Alaska

The most interesting event OF the
week--and, from an American point of
view, the years. occurring in the
Hnoedler Galleries. Rockwell Kent is
showing the drawings he made in
Alaska.
1t may be that the reader will not
have known until this that Mr.. Kent
went to Alaska. In that case the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-11
An Artists Comics
sion of Faith

The following was written to DR..
Christian Brinton. who arranged the
catalogue for Rockwell Kent's exhibit
ton OF drawings:
Fox Island,
Resurrection Bay. Alaska,
Winter, 1919.
DEAR DR.. BRINToN: 1t is difficult to
know what to write down for you, as
II has always been hard for me to un.
derstand myself. TO know why work
and love and live. Yet it is fortunate
that such matters ffnd a way OF caring
for themselves. I came 10 Alaska be-
cAAAss l love the GGzA ] crave snow
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-11

THE SUN is the only news
paper in America that excludes
from an entire twelve page sec,
ton of its Sunday edition all
other advertising than that per
tanning to Art and Decoration
1t is also the only Sunday news news,
paper that has an entire iuI
sized Art page regularly. AdvsE
Using forms close Wednesday,
6 p. M. Minimum space--o
lines; maximum, 100 lines, Ra'e,
As cents per line per issue Al
advertisements must be set Win
in the we'll known limitations,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-02
BRADLEY GOES ID
 M0NTGOMERYFOR
 A. p. s. [. HEARING
Service Improves, Accidents Fewer and Prospects for Company Are Brighter.
 Fines Assessed

Lee c. Bradley, receiver for the Bir- ningham Railway. Light and Power com- pany. will go to Montgomery tomorrow to appear before the Alabama public service commission, as a matter of cour- tesy and respect, for, due to the affairs O. the company now being in the hands Of the federal court, the Alabama public service commission has no Jurisdiction over it's affairs. Most likely the hearing tomorrow. to which the local street rail- way officials are cited to attend, will not be held.
 Before leaving today for Montgomery, MT. Bradley last night gave. out the fol- lowing statement regarding the matter:
 Prior to the receivership the Alabama prtltc service commission cited the Bir- mfngham Railway, Light and Power company to show cause why 1t should not install and maintain reasonable schedules. This action followed an in spection of the property by the commits Ision's engineer, and a report to the com mission. The effect of the receivership was to disable the company from any further control of it's affairs. It is the duty howeved, of the received to defend all proceedings against the company
 ''In furtherance of this duty I shall go to Montgomery Monday, accompanied by General Manager J. S. Pevear, and we will appear before the public service com mission.
 Tt will be our purpose to avail our selves of the information filed by the commissions engineer, and of the sug- gestions made by the engineer and mem bers of the commission and to give the commission full information in respect of what has been done to restore the serv-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-02
FORMER BIRMINGHAM CITIZEN

Gen. R. D. Johnston, who died at his home in Virginia yesterday, was for a long time a prominent citizen of Bir- mingham. Funeral services will be held in Winchester on Tuesday. His wife, who until recently had continued to live in this city, was with her husband when he passed away.
 The deceased was born in Lincoln county, North Carolina March 19, 1887. His father was Dr. William Johnston General Johnston entered the Confeder- ate army as a private, but being a man of strong character, superior education and undaunted courage, soon rose to field rank. and finally was commits stoned a brigadier. He participated in all the battles of northern Virginia; was wounded at Seven Pines (twice), Spott- sylvania Courthouse, Gettysburg and Hare's Hill.
 In November, 1871, General Johnston married Elizabeth Johnston Evans, granddaughter of Gov. John M Morehead of North Carolina.
 He was admitted to the bar in 1866: practiced at Charlotte, N. C., 1SS7-s7. Shortly after removing to Birmingham he was chosen president of the Birmingham National bank, which position he held un- til 1895. A few years ago he was ap- pointed register of the United States land office at Montgomery. While living in Birmingham General Johnston was known as one of its most esteemed and public-spirited citizens. He was an of- fice-bearer in the South Highlands Pres byterian church and from youth had been devoted to the Presbyterian faith.
 General Johnston is survived by, be- sides his widow. eight children: Col. Cor don Johnston, Capt. Ewart Johnston. Evans Johnston, R. D. Johnston, Jr., Mrs. Harvey Skey. Mrs. M. R. Berry. Mrs. W. c. Eager and Mrs. Arnold Firth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-02
An Attack of Influenza
 Often Leaves Kidneys In
 Weak(ned Condition

Doctors in all parts of the country have been kept busy with the epidemic of influenza which has visited so many
 The symptoms of this disease are very distressing and leave the system in a run down condition. Almost every vic- tim complains of lame back and urin- ary troubles which should not be ne ne glected. as these danger signals often Druggists report a large sale on Dr. Kiimers Swamp-.Root which so many the Kidneys after an attack of grip. Swamp Root, being an herbal com pound, has a gentle. healing effect on the kidneys. which is almost Immediate ly noticed in most cases by those who try 1t. Pr. Kilmer & Co. Binghamton. 1o senf peespt t'ze ef cents. to every sufferer who requests 1t. trial will convince any one who may be in need of 1t. Regular, medium and large size bottles. for sale at all drug gtsts. Be sure to mention this paper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-02
SAYS HE COULD NOT RAISE HAND ID HEAD J. B. Woodward, After Suf- fering for Two Years, Is
 Relieved by Tanlac

"My family and friends all see the great difference Tanlac has made in me, and I certainly feel like differ- ant man since ] began taking it," said J. B. Woodward. of 256 Rand avenue. Lexington, Ky.
 For many years." he continued. "I had suffered terribly from stomach trouble, rheumatism and neuralgia, and for two years I couldn't raise my left hand to my head. Everything dis agreed with me. so was almost afraid to eat anything, andfI felt so misera- ble that I hardly knew what to do.
 "I knew so many people who had been helped by Tanlac that tried it myself. and in a little while felt a great improvement kept on taking Tanlac and now my stomach never bothers me. can eat and digest any thing I want and I can use my arms as well as ever could; in fact, my troubles are all over and I am simply feeling fine"
 Tanlac is sold in Birmingham by Eugene Jacobs drug store and Patton Pope Drue company. and by the lead ing druggists in practically every cifs town and village in America.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-02

Frence he was sent to the front and before earning his captains commits sion he acted in that capacity upon number of battlefields. He was in the thickest of the fight at Chateau Thlerry, St. Mihiel and Argonne. He was wounded at Argonne and it was here that he earned his promotion.
 It was his regiment that Pershing said, Wrote one of the most brilliant pages in the annals of military nis- tory"
 Captain Aderhold, is only 26 years of age and has had an experience that comes to but few men. Like most good soldiers, he dwells upon the val or, heroism and courage of the men who were with him rather than upon anything that he has done. The com pany that went into action with him was practically wiped out. That com pany l., Fourth infantry, Third divis- ion, should have been used as shock troops after their mettle had been tested, is to him a glorious recollec- tion.
 Captain Aderhold, who still has a slight limp from a wound in the knee, is with the Alabama Power company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-02

the Jefferson theatre. In speaking the lecture tonight Mir. Martin said: \
 Daniels has travelled extensively in ! parts of the world and is acquafnt' with the internal conditions existii in the European countries previous to {
 world war. He knows something of | wants of the great mass of mankind al will be able to throw great deal light upon just what is demanded by t peoples of the world. MT. Daniels a. believer in the plan for league nations and is qualified to show some the things that will be accompish1 by it.'
 Before the lecture begins there VIII a song service conducted by Burel watt While the audience is assembling, "a
 toonist G. S. Vreeland will entertain WI his chalk and paint pictures Mr. Ma tin will continue these meetings ea' Sunday night in the Jefferson theatre
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-02
LECTURE TONIGHT
 AT THE JEFFERSON
Evangelist Daniels to Speak on Methods of Maintain
 ing World Peace

Tonight at the Jefferson theatre the world wide lecturer and evangelist, Ar thur G. Daniels of Washington, D. C., will deliver a free lecture on the sub ject: "The Certainty of An Enduring World Peace-the Factors and Methods by Which It May Be Maintained" In this lecture the speaker promises to treat the great peace problems from the, his- torical, political and Scriptural viewpoint showing the necessity of league of na- tions and what may be accomplished by 1t.
 MT, Daniels will speak tonight by in- vitation of MT. Martin who is transfer ring his lectures from Loew's Bijou to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-02
USE POSLAM
 FOR ECZEMA
 ITCH NO MORE

Every eczema sufferer should know just how greatly Poslam is able to benefit this stubborn trouble; how quickly it brings relief, stops itching, cools, soothes and comforts. To spread Poslam over an angry affected surface is to feel that here, in reality, is just the healing influence the skin demands. Treatment is usually surprising day. Poslam is harmless. Use it for pimples, rashes and all eruptional dis orders.
 write to Emergency Laboratories. 243 West filth St., New York City.
 IJrge your skin to become clearer, Soap. medicated with Poslam.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-02
CAPT. ADERHOLDIN
 THICK OF FIGHTS
Popular Alabama Man Was Wounded and Won Pro-
 motion in ArgOnne.

Lately there has returned to Bir- mingham from the battlefields of France a modest young fellow. Capt. Joseph Aderhold. He left Alabama year ago with a lieutenants com mission, which he earned at Ogle- thorpe. Promptly upon his arrival in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-02
Workers Must Return for Fleet Corporation
 to Deal With Them
By Asseoiatsd Prsss

Philadelphia, February 1--Charles Piex, director general of the emer- gency fleet corporation, in for mal statement issued tonight on the shin workers' strike on the Pacific coast, said that "sO long as the workers remain away from their posts the emergency fleet corpora tiou cannot treat with them."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-02
ONE OF LAST OF OLD CONFEDERATE
 GENERALS DEAD Brigadier General Robert D. Johnston Dies at Virginia Home at the Age of
 Eighty-Three
By Associsted Press

Winchester, Va, February 1-Brig.- Gen. Robert D. Johnston, aged S3, one of the last of the old line generals of the Confederate army, died here today at his farm, White Post. which he has ac- lively managed since he left his law prac- tice in North Carolina.
 Entering the Confederate army at the age of 2S, as private, he advanced rap- idly to the head of his brigade. His bri- gade covered Early's retreat from Win chester in 1864 He was brother of the late Governor Johnston of Alabama, and was prominently identified with military, professional and social life in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-02
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-02
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

oJ 6ssoctdNeu FFoSs
 Washington. February 1.--Weather forecast for Alabama: Rain Sunday or Sunday night; Monday clearing and somewhat colder.
 Georgia: Increasing cloudiness Sun day, rain at night or Monday.
 Mississippi Rain Sunday; Monday clearing and somewhat colder.
 Tennessee: Increasing cloudiness in east rain in west Sunday; Monday rain and colder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-02
DEFINITE ACCORD ON
 DISPOSAL OF GERMAN
 COLONIES INDICATED
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 national representative council which will provide for the development of inter- national law and take common action in matters of general concern.
 (O-The representative council will watch over the freedom of nations and the maintenance of international order
 (0-Considering itself invested with the moral guardianship of unciviilzed races, the representatives councils will secure the execution and, in case of need, promote the development of international convenants necessary for the protection and progress of those races.
 CANCELLATION COMMITTEE
 "(D-A permanent committee of concili- ation shall take in hand all differences between the associated nations. The com- mittee. will act, in the first instance, as conciliator or mediator, and if necessary, it will refer the decisions according to their nature, either to arbitration or to a court of justice. It will be charged with making all such inquiries as it con- -siders useful and will determine the nec- essary limits of time and conditions In every state and any state refusing to obey either the award of the arbitrator or the decision of the committee, the appli- cation of appropriate sanctions will be proposed to the representative council and the associated governments by the committee. These sanctions shall be obligatory in the case of violence or ag- gression.
 "Fifthly-To limit and supervise the armament of each nation and the manu- facture of all materials and munitions Of war, having regard to the requirements or the leauge.
 "Sixthly-To renounce the making Of secret treaties.
 "Seventhly-To admit to the league on the basis of equal right before the law all peoples able and willing to give ef- fectiye guarantees of their loyal intention to observe it's covenants"