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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-01-19
Random Impressions
In Current Exhibitions

To the programme outlined in The
Tribune fortnight ago, suggesting
that the damage done by Germany to
works of art in Belgium and France
might be in part balanced by the dis
tribution among the Allies of works Of
art now in German galleries, Mr.. Childc
Hassam would append clause impos-
ing one more duty upon the Hun. 1t
would compel him ito erect in the
Sicges- Alice at Berlin monumental
portrait of Mr.. William Randolph
Hearst
The Museum of French Art, which
was founded in New York in 1911, has
prospered since that time and has so
far extended its minstratons as to feel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-01-19

many Of the principal cities Of the
United States.
The Enrich gallery presents a re-
markably good little group of old mas
ters' illustrating northern and south
ern schools. There are three Italian
works Salient in this section, if the
mere weight of name is to count. is
the portrait attributed to Lotto but
as a matter of fact the finest Of the
Italian things is the small portrait by
Giralamo Santa Croce, a brilliant bit
OF fifteenth century polish in drafts
manship and color Next to this we
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thing more than his familiar work exc
cuted for the magazines. In the last
two years or so he has produced a
number of blocks Independently, blocks
on a larger scale than the periodical
press permits. The Messrs. Hahlo have
published seven or eight Of these,
TRANSACTIONS of paintings by Yer Nicer,
Metsu, Turner and Millet Mr.. Cole
has also engraved several American
artists in this new series of his, land
scapes b. Inness, Blakelock and J.
Francis Murphy and Sargent's por-
trait of President Wilson. His art has
always possessed distinction. In these
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AU CAFE

would place the fine landscape by
Guard, an unusually beautiful ex-
ample The descent from the Cross,
by Van Dyck, is an interesting sketch,
infinitely more important than most of
the portraits attributed to him which
come our way. Among the several
other works from the Low Countries
there is really stunning Louis XIV
on Horseback" by Van der Meulon,
decorative piece, handsomely painted.
The big double portrait by Francis
Cotes, MIR. and Mrs. Joah Bates
which from its subject should appeal
to students Of English musical history,
is an excellent specimen OF this artists
formal but fluent manner.
One Of the most noticeable Of the
current exhibitions of prints is that
of more than two hundred French and
English engravings at the Ralston gal
lery. The collection is strong in the
British mezzotinters of the eighteenth
century. plates after Reynolds and
Gainsborough and their circle being
conspicuous Morland's charming de-
signs, in the plates of Wood and others,
are also to be cited. The French
school is represented by many prints
in color At the Knoedler gallery the
otchings and dry points of James Nc
Bcy, the Scotchman, are shown, this
being the fourth exhibition of his
works at this gallery. The collection
now displayed embraces his Scotch and
Continental subjects, including the
series dedicated to the Spanish bull
ring. and the Moroccan set Of thirteen
plates. Halt dozen subjects drawn
at the front in France are also pre-
scented.
1t is interesting to note in the eX-
hibition Of wood cngravings by Tim
othy Cole at the Hahlo gallery some
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new plates it appears to finer advan-
tage than ever.
Several collections Will be placed on
view at the American Art Galleries
next Wednesday. The first, and larg-
est, is that of Oriental porcelains and
other souvenirs of the East brought to-
gether by the late Rufus f. Moore.
This Will be sold in seven afternoon
sessions, beginning January q. The
other collections are all of pictures.
There Is one formed by the late Frank
\. Lawrence, whose associations with
the Grolier Club are we'll remembered.
Then there are the paintings belonging
to the estate Of the late Alexander
Morton, body of works whose char
acter was foreshadowed in his collec-
ton sold some time ago. Finally, the
family Of the late James Inglis is dis
posing OF its works Of art, works show
ing the influence of his remarkable
taste. Altogether this triple array
ought to prove of exceptional interest.
The Anderson Galleries will place on
view tomorrow a collection Of OBJ
jocts Of art which are to be sold for
the account Of A. Mitchell Palmer,
Alien Property Custodian. 1t will pre-
sent at the same time books from the
library OF Herschel Y. Jones, and on
the 22d will display books from the
library of the Architectural League. 1t
begins on Wednesday the sale of the
late Frederic r. Halsey's household
furnishings, his paintings and NINA
lures. with additional items sold for
the account Of the Alien Property Gus
todian.
Carlton Fowler. whose exhibition of
water colors is row on view in the Art
Salon of the Majestic Hotel, has
travelled in many lands to obtain his
delightful Impressions Of odd corners
and iewel-like landscapes In Holland
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-01-19
BY Royal Cortissoz

When Degas died one Of the stories
told about him was to the effect that
he kept polished mahogany table in
his apartment solely for the reception
Of his friend Forain's designs. As these
came out in Figaro the old painter
hailed them with loving enthusiasm.
On his walls there hung some Of
Forain's original drawings, held in no
less honor than the souvenirs hanging
beside them OF Ingres, who was the idol
Of Degas. Just what was it that so
stirred the great modern exemplar Of
pure craftsmanship? The question
may be answered by visit TO the
Arden gallery, where works by Forain
and steinlen are on exhibition, loaned
from the private collection of Mr. A. Z.
Gallatin. There are drawings, Htho-
graphs Including posters) and etch
ings. The material shown is slight
compared with the mass produced by
the two artists, but it is insufficient
one may see here clearly enough why
Deras admired Forain.
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Satire and Sentiment

1t was. in a'nutsheN. because line in
the hands OF the famous satirist be-
came so much more than an instrument
of satire. because il was expressive Of
Forain's personality and had in it the
magic OF style Mr. Gallatin, in his
preface TO the catalogue. speaks of the
living lines. the amazing simplicity Of
the drawing entitled 'Au Cafe, which
has already become classic in the an
mails OF black and white The truth is
here in no wise overstated. There is,
indeed. nothing better in the whole
range Of modern black and white. But
we would stress the point that what
makes Forain a classic is not alone the
vitality and the simplicity OF his line,
but It's powerful originality. That, we
imagine. is what appealed to Degas.
To be simple in style is not necessarily
10 be unique. Caran d'Ache had sim
plicity, so had Phil May. so had that
genius amongst English craftsmen.
Charles Keene To express great
deal with q few deft strokes OF the pen
has never been q rare gift. nor is it
one in Itself implying high artistic in
spiraton That only appears when the
craftsman is. a. the core, a great
artist. when INTO his swift, stenographic
touches he pours natural eloquence
and distinction. Forain has done this.
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An exhibition of paintings by IN
loaga and George Luks is attracting
much attention at the kraushaar Gal
leries. The four full-length life size
figures by Zuloaga with their brilliant
color and bold design are somewhat
overpowering IN the small space in
which they are shown. but one cannot
but admire The force behind this ar
fists powerful portrayal Of Spanish
life. A striking canvas shows famous
bullfghter clad in a gorgeous emerald
green cloak. standing on a balcony
which overlooks Spanish city charac-
teristic only OF Zuloaga's own beloved
Granada. The three canvases by
George Luks do not suffer in compari-
son; they also are strong pieces OF
work. His "Wrestlers' bend and strain
in a mighty struggle and the odd
Woman with Macaws' looks out of tho
canvas with a Franz Hals-hke irasci-
bility. The exhibition viii close Jan
uary 81.
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he catches the calm beauty of sea and
sky relieved by brightly colored sails
Of fishing boats; in England he chooses
the quaint Bull Inn" with its old
world charm of gabled root and box
hedges; but it IS Italy perhaps. that
the artist has loved best of all. for ne
paints ii in many moods. sunshine and
shadow. lingering Light is a poetic
rendering of the Bridge Of Signs.
Venice, painted low in tone In con-
trast The Doorway Of Robert Brown
ing's Palace is a blaze Of sunshine
with brilliant flowers climbing over the
old walls and balconies One oil paint
ing IS included in the collection show
ing tall brown and gold tree trunks
against the distant blue of the Berk-
shire Hills.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-01-19

Miss Mary Prindeville. who is OK
hibiting selected number Of can
vases at the Mich Galleries, paints
in decorative manner, using the
simple outlines and fiat tones Of the
Japanese TO emphsize her decorative
schemes of color. A large canvas
shows three types. blonde bru-
nette and negress. A negress painted
against red background IS also
rather striking canvas, but it is il her
flower studies that Miss Prindeville
achieves her greatest charm in grace
of line and blending Of colors Her
seascape Of the Maine coast is not
quite convincing but is not lacking Ia
decorative qualities The exhibition
viii close January %.
The Folsom Galleries ononed their
new and more spacious promises at $50
Fifth Avenue yesterday with a group
exhibition by American painters. A
charming landscape by the late Henry
Golden Doarth occupies The place Of
honor. It is an early work. entitled
"Sprlngtime, Moonrise." and is filled
with a wonder Of delicate beauty.
Slender birches pattern the landscape.
emphasizing in their decorative blacks
and whites the opalescent splondor in
trees and sky. Jonas Lie shows a
strong piece Of work. "Driftwood
Gardner Symons has q characteristic
winter scene. and two paintings by Al
bert Grol show the artists sympa-
thetic understanding and appreciation
Of the Far West in Near Lugana. New
Mexico and "Sunset on the Desert.
Arizona" Louis 2. Dcssar's .Silvory
Moonlight has the charm Of the oll
masters in its luminous qualities and
softened outlines Other artists cxhib-
ting are Walter Griffin, Willard Met
calf Colin Cooper and Ben Foster.
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1t is interesting to note in the eX-
hibition Of wood cngravings by Tim
othy Cole at the Hahlo gallery some
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-01-19

The third exhibition OF hand decorat-
ed textiles is now hung in the galleries
of the Art Alliance of America Prizes
totalling $3.50 have been awarded in
the competition, which was organize
by Albert Blum Many Of the exhibit
ors have gone to the East for their
luxurious designs; others have at
tempted decorative figure scenes for
their batik work, but as the fine ma
terial pulls and twists the result is
sometimes distorted drawing and not
always successful. The Jury which
awarded the prizes included W G.
Burt, NJ. D. c. Crawford Edward L.
Mayer, J. A. Nigel and Miss } f. Tur-
ner.
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new plates it appears to finer advan
tage than ever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27
WOUNDED, DEGREE UNDETER
 MINED

CORPORAL Borough Milton F., Childersburg, Ala. PRIVATES Garden, Harry w, Albany, Ala Garden, Lee, Anniston, Ala. Spencer, Lucen, Bessemer, Ala.
 WOUNDED SLIGHTLY
 SERGEANT Patton, James E., Birmingham. Ala.
 CORPORALS Daily, Ad, Athens, Ala Marsh, Steve, Mobile. Ala. Weaver, Robert H., Scottsboro. Ala. te PRIVATES Speer, Jim, Gaylesville. Ala. Venson, Roy, Birmingham, Ala. Binford, Ollie, Greenbrier, Ala. Cooper, William J., Alabama City. Ala. Brewer Henry M, Adamsville, Ala. Terry, Riley, Town Creek, Ala. Dunn, John H., Milbrey, Ala. Cess, John NJ, Alexander City, Ala. Swimming, Bishop, Tanner, Ala Weaver, Hiram R, Double Springs. Ala.
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SUFFRAGETTES URGED
 TO AID MANN FIGHT

Washington, February 2S.-tSpecial.) The Age-Herald has reported that Rep- resentative Mann, who received beef steaks from the Chicago packers, is about to lose his fight for the speakership.
 But there is a silver lining behind the cloud. Jeanette Rankin has called the suffragettes to his assistance. Jeannette, herself, will not have a vote-and of course none of the other suffragettes will have a vote. But Mann will find consid- erable consolation in the fact that woman is standing with him.
 Jeannette cries out that 1t is the duty of the women to elect Mann. She de- clares that Mann got out of sick bed to report to the House in that he might vote for suffrage. Suffrage won by one vote-the Mann vote. Thereafter, con tinues Miss Rankin, Mann suffered-not through remorse-but on account of the
 irritation of nerves which he outraged through his abnormal enthusiasm in the "cause
 At that. Representative Gillett of Mas sachusetts, apparently has the better chance. Mann. confessing by his silence that he did receive those beefsteaks, can save himself only, it would appear, by producing evidence that Gillett receives his shoes from the manufacturers of Bos- | ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27
WASHINGTON READY
 FOR LONG nROUTH

Washington, February 26.-(Special)
 A big city has prepared for long
 drouth.
 Every day for several days preceding
 that on which the President signed the revenue bill, containing the Washington hone-dry rider. the railroads sold 10000 round trip tickets to Baltimore , As if is the exception when man buys a round trip, the estimate is that for the time period concerned, the rairaods car ried from Washington to Baltimore 10O- 0o0 people daily.
 Wholesale houses in Baltimore em- ployed everybody who wanted a job All that man or a woman need have was enough brain power to wrap a bottle, reckon the number of quarts making a
 case, and receive the money Many women worked in liquor houses Like the prohibitonist who drinks, they cleared their consciences. by declaring themselves agents in the getting rid'' process
 The amount of liquor stored in Wash l ington cannot be estimated The police l department thinks it of several million ! dollars value. One man declared he had l hogshead in his cellar. and that if he ] measured it gracefully. its would last q i life time. This man is about 1n years of
 age Another very wealthy citizen de- clared that lie had 1900 cases of rare old
 whisky. These 12,000 bottles should make \ him comfortable for several months
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Little Stories Of the
 DayFrona Washington
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

permanent The Senate is expected to begin consideration of the bill tomorrow.
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SOUTHERN SOCIETY
 HAS A DINNER

Washington. February 26.-(Special.) Members of the Southern society have had a big time this winter. They have danced repeatedly and always under the most ausipciouS circumstances. And quite recently they 0ined. aap
 John Temple Graves delivered his usual toast to southern beauty. and Clarence Owen made a hit by declaring Washing ton and Wilson the south's principle gifts to the nation He omitted Jefferson for some unknown reason.
 Champ Clark was on hand. He talked of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Jack son and Wilson. He declared that Wash ington, by common consent, was the first American of all time. This might have been a thrust at Wilson For there were those seated about the table who thought Wilson greater than Washington At any rate Clark said it and got away.
 Someone gave Clark his status. He was called the second most distinguished American. He-- was nominated for the presidency He did not commit himself further than to say "Barkis is willing"
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Washington, February 26.-(SpeclaL' Conferees on the water power bill pend- ing for two years agreed this afternoon and the chances are that their report will be adopted.
 Unable to agree on the recapture clause. Senator Bankhead led the conferees to the President The clause was then written with provisions that the govern ment may, at any date, recapture water power developments by payment of 1air eompensation" and after 30 years by pay ment of met investment not exceeding fair value"
 The tax to be paid the government is left discretionary with the water power commission.
 Thomas w. Martin, vice president or the Alabama Power company, said thlS afternoon that under the bill he thought it probable that developments might be undertaken. If bankers are assured that their money will be safe, it is understood that great development throughout the United States will follow.
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SECTION FOUR

The following casualties are reported by the commanding general of the Ameri- can expeditionary forces:
 Wounded, degree undetermined ....... l7Tl Wounded slightly ,...-.................. T45|
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27
MRS. LEDBETTER TO LEAD CITY CAMPAIGN
 FOR VICTORY LOAN

Mrs. John D. McNeel, state chairman of the Womens Victory Loan campaign committee, yesterday announced that she had appointed Mrs. s. l.. Ledbetter chair man for the city of Birmingham. A few days ago Mrs. Conrad Ohme was appointed county chairman. Mrs. Ohme is a member of the Jefferson county board of education, knows the county thorough
 y, and will. it is understood. soon be able to organize the county and schools into active, aggressive committees for the campaign.
 Mrs. Ledbetter has Ibeen active in all the campaigns in Birmingham since the war began and the knowledge of the work required and of the people who have done this work in the past will serve to good advantage in the approaching Victory Loan campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27
TRAGIC LIFE OF
 DIR. MARY WALKER

Washington. February 2e.-(SpeciaL) There was much of the tragic in the passing of Mary Walker.
 In the beginning of her career as the only woman of the world lawfully wear
 ing masculine garments, she was some thing of a fopS-she with her tall hat, her Prince Albert coat, her gray trousers, patent leather boots
 But in the end, the old woman, nearly 90 walked the streets of Washington in thread bare garments. and the coat, once
 fitting her perfectly, might twice have wrapped about her spare figure. And in the beginning, street urchins with gibes and sticks and stones greeted the crusader against foolish feminine customs In the latter days pr. Walker trudged through the crowds honored only
 by a casual glance.
 The entire world knows of Mary Walk CT. Washington, however, discusses just two of the incidents-<one of which is an allegation-of her eccentric career. It is said that shortly after the war she was married to man named Brown, that she lived with him just few months, and found him. along. with all
 masculinity unbearable. pr. Walker de- ! nied that she was ever married. 1 The other story, and this is true. con- cerns the photograph she had made of
 herself stretched out as if dead. She l rested on a marble slab in suit of black, :, with arms properly folded across her breast. It was an unpleasant picture, but ! one in which it is said she reveled daily until her death.
 Dr. Walker was surgeon in the Union army, and received a medal from Con- gress. She was once captured by the Confederates and served four months in Libby prison. When Grant became Pres dent, he gave her a clerkship. She re- portede in male attire and was barred
 Every day she so reported. Finally she
 sued and received judgment for part oi the salary she would have drawn
 l In her last years she received a small pension from the government
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NESBITT RENDERED CHAIRMANSHIP OF
 BOARD OF CONTROL

It was reported yesterday that W. D. Nesbitt of Birmingham. chairman of the state democratic executive committee, had been rendered the chairmanship ct the Alabama board of control created by an act of the legislature passed during it's recent session. MT. Nesbitt has the matter under consideration. but has not yet fully decided whether he will ac- cept.
 The duties of the office would take up a great deal of his time were he to ac- cept, thereby keeping him away from his private business affairs, and it is un derstood that this is the obstacle in the way of his accepting the appointment rendered him by Governor Kilby.
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OFFICIAL REPORT OF ALABAMA MEN
 IN CASUALTY LIST
SECTION ONE

Washington, February 2e.-The follow ing casualties are reported by the com nla | ding general of the American expedi- tionary forces:
 Wounded severely ....................... 1l3
 - Total 114
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To Prenare History of War

Washington, February 25-The war de- partment is taking immediate steps to- ward writing the history of the Ameri- can army in the great war. Secretary Baker, it was announced today, has ls- sued a bulletin to the army calling upon officers or others in the service or who have been discharged and who have in formation of value in connection with history to communicate with the histori- cal branch of the army war college here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27
DOUBTS ACCEPTANCE OF
 ARMY PLAN BY HOUSE

Washington, February 26,-(SpeciaLl Chairman Dent of the Military commit tee of the House expressed grave doubt this afternoon that the House would ac- cept the army appropriation bill III which the Senate committee has restored the regular army of 59S,000 men.
 Mir Dent and the administration fought for this feature but to no avail me House defeated the provision even when if provided an army that big for tempor- ary purposes.
 The Senate committee would make Il
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27
COLIAS INDICTED
 BY GRAND JURY

Nicholas Colias. who was arrested several days ago charged with sop- erating still in the business district of the city was released under $4000 bond yesterday. Colias was arrested bv federal officers and was held to the federal grand jury by Kenneth Charlton. United States commissioner following a preliminary hearing.
 He was also indicted on two charges by the Jefferson county grand jury and his bond was fixed at $20o0. which i. he madA
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WOUNDED, DEGREE UNDETER.
PRIyATES

PRIvATES McGlamry, James G., Deatsville, Ala. Musgrove, Frank L., Double Springs, Ala Ray, Clady S., Cedar Bluff, Ala Loe. Jesse w., Neneraville, Ala. Barnes, Jesse J., Chance, Ala. Brown, Harry H., Bessemer, Ala. Grier, William L., Seaman, Ala. Ulrich, Albert, Athens, Ala. Nichols, Calvin, Lapine. Ala. Pollard, Marion A., Nadowee, Ala. Woodcock, Lawrence, Mobile, Ala Babst, Arthur, Cullman, Ala. Morrison, Thomas L., Heflin, Ala. Smith, Henry A., Munford, Ala. Waller Tom, Honoraville, Ala. Boykin, Marvin E., Calvert. Ala, Holland. Willie T., Pateburg, Ala WOUNDED SLIGHTLY SERGEANTS Scroggins, Rufus, Louisville, Ala. Suggs, Sanford E., Lincoln. Ala Fern, Ollie R., New Decatur, Ala Stanley, William, Cullomburg, Ala CORPORALS Allen, Comido, Ripley, Ala. Warren, Roscoe, Koenton, Ala. MECHANIC Russell, Walter, Anniston, Ala. PRIVATES Smith. Henry, Veto, Ala. Stephens, Wood, Knoxville, Ala. Poarch, Joseph F.. Alexander City, Ala Atkins. Ovey C., Ethelville, Ala. Greer Willard G., Camp Hill, Ala
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Total
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SECTION TWO
SECTION THREE

The following casualties are reported by the commanding general of the Ameri- can expeditionary forces:
 Wounded, degree undetermined .... Sl4 Wounded slightly .....-....-,............ oSS
 -
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Hathcox, Wallace, Ragland, Ala.
 Johnson, Fred. Veto, Ala. Johnsons Jim, Greenbrier, Ala. skinner, John R, Headland. Ala.