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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-20

to visit their grandson Myron Abel,
who is attending school there. They
also all visited E. K. Yocom and
family while there.
Pennsville Grange will serve
dinner election day, Nov. 8, at the
dining hall at the Odd Fellows
building here.
Lydia Harmer visited Grant Gill
more's Sunday.
Howard Dougan attended church
at Wolf Creek Sunday
Merl Harkens left here Saturday
for Byesville, to take up her school
work as teacher.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-20

The 42nd wedding anniversary of
Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Petty of Cumber-
land was celebrated at their home
Oct. 9, the affair being planned by
their children. A fine dinner was
served and the occasion was most
enjoyable one. Those present to
help celebrate the anniversary were
Mrs. Pearl Hall, husband and four
children of Reinersville; Mrs. Rosa
Richardson, husband and two chill
dren of Rural Dale, and Mrs. Frances
Teener and husband of Cumberland.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-20

Mrs. Phil Grey and three daugh-
ters went to Columbus Monday to
spend few days with relatives.
While in Columbus the two oldest
girls will undergo operations for the
removal of tonsils and adenoids-
Glouster Press, Oct. 13.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-20

The Cumberland Echo of last
week had the following: r. o. Nc
Rae, who goes to McConnelsville, is
Richard, son of Rev. T. l. McRae
and will be remembered by many
people on the old Cumberland cir
cuit-comprising Cumberland, Clays-
vile, Rich Hill and Salem-as a
boy when his father served these
churches and resided in Cumber-
land.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-20

as rapidly as his many friends
would like Last week they discov-
cred another bone broken in the
ankle. He has suffered almost con-
tinually.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-20

Thomas Biddison, aged "a years,
veteran of the Civil war, died at
his home near Glouster, Oct. 5. He
is survived by his wife who was Del
lila Bryson of Trimble, and also
leaves ten children. A. Biddison Of
Trimble is his brother, and Mrs.
David Brush of Columbus and Mrs.
Sarah DupAer of BelIwood, w. Va,
are his sisters
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-20

For Sale.-A second hand single
tub power washer, practically as
good as new.-James Johnson
Dealer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-20

Born Oct. 13 at Grant hospital,
Columbus, to Mr. and Mrs. Dwight
Guerin, a son named Duane Duncan.
Mrs. Guerin was formerly Miss
Helen Mckinney, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. McElhiney of Rokeby.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-20

Mr.. John White went to GAINESVILLE
Monday morning to visit his daugh-
ter Mrs. Alice Smith. He was accom-
panied there by his granddaughter
Miss Marie Smith, who spent a week
here with her cousin Miss Mary Mat
son, and with other relatives and
friends.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-20

There will be masquerade and
picnic supper at the Eastern Star
hall Friday, Oct. 21, at o'clock.
All members and visiting members
are invited.-Committe
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-20

Marriage licenses were issued in
Noble county recently to Henry A.
Lothes and Grace G. Jeffers, both of
Jackson township, and to Albert A.
Robertson of Paris, ILL.,, and Luella
M. Green of Brookfield township.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-20

Mrs. Ira Smith, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Thos. Haney of Cumber-
land, died last Thursday at her home
in Hiramsburg, after a short illness
from throat trouble. She had suf-
fered for number of years with
asthma. Besides her parents she is
survived by her husband and four
children.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-20
SLOW
DEATH

Aches, pains, nervousness, diff
Guilty in urinating, often mean
serious disorders. The worlds
standard remedy for kidney, liver,
bladder and uric acid troubles
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-20

A marriage license was issued in
Athens county recently to Evert M.
Jones and Golda Lones, both OF
AnleSville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-20

The Cumberland Echo of last
week said: Thomas Combs of Boise
City, Okla, was the guest of his
cousin, Mrs. Rosa Moore, last week
and went on down into the Rem
rock neighborhood to visit among
relatives and old friends. His
mother was a Dye-a member of the
Dye family that lived in that section
SO long.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-20

The Kings Herald band will meet
at the home of Mrs. Lille Walker
Immediately after school Friday
afternoon, Oct. 21.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-20

Miss Sadie Price returned home
recently from an extended visit in
Columbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-20

Even the bootleggers are using
Blue Dewitt makes the moonshine.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-20

j. j. Earnest, II, of Waterford,
while engaged in putting new roof
,on building Friday morning in
Beverly, lost his balance and fell 20
feet to a concrete sidewalk, striking
on the back of his head. Half his
scalp was torn off and his skull was
fractured. His left leg was broken
and he was thought also to have
sustained internal injuries. He
lived about a day.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-20

Why break your back peering into
low oven? Get Coles High Oven
Range. 1t makes your work easy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-20
LOCAL N E w S

O, who can imagine the feeling of
foot bath in Blue Devil. Ah-h-h.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-20

Born to Mr. and Mrs. c. A. Gard
ner of near Mountville, Oct 8, son.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-20

Roy Wallace, the infant son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Wallace of Coal
Run, died Oct. z.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-20

Mrs. Sarah Adrean of Beckett has
gone to Akron to spend the winter.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. R. Hughes, who
recently had a public sale at their
place near GayspoIt, expect 10 move
to the Mrs Emma Hlyh4; place in
Morgan township, near their 6aUgh-
ter. Mrs. ". H. Roberts Mr.. Mai.
ion McPeak, who has been living in
the house which Mr. and Mrs.
Hughes have rented, is not fully de-
cided where he will locate
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-20
a Good Physic

When you want a physic that is
mild and gentle in effect, easy to
take and certain to act, take Cham
berlain's Tablets. They are excel
lent. Sold everywhere.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-20

Cleaning without Blue Devil is
like starting a car without gasoline.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-20

The ladies of the Main Street
Church of Christ will hold dough-
nut and vegetable soup sale in the
church basement, opening at 10
o'clock Saturday, Oct %. Dough-
nuts Csc per dozen. Soup zoe per
quart. Bring pals for soup Those
wishing delivery, telephone Mrs.
Charles Ross, .515 Tunnel Hill, by
Friday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-22

Jackson y. Reynolds. vice president,
with 2b00 shares. or S462, 800.
Charles ID. Norton, director. with
$500 shares. or S647. 500.
Francis l.. l1ine. the president. with
1000 shares. or S3T0, 900. and John X.
Marion. a director. with 1000 shares,
or S1S5.O0o.
II might he added that George +.
Baker. Jr., is also director in the
First National.
". $. Vanderbilt Invested
Another heavy stockhoder is Harold
). Vanderbilt. He has 1900 shares. or
S2S2 500. Mr.. Vanderbilt is cited in
yesterdays news disnatchcs as having
been ordered by the United States Gov.
ernment. with Mr.. Baker. Jr.. to give
up dircctorshipS in two.thirds Of the
railroads of the country.
II these facts lead any one TO believe
that the mining and financing. to say
nothing of the Transporting. features
Of the Lehigh and Wilkes Barre Coal
Company are in the hands Of one group
about tho only thing left il the selling
end.
The largest selling agents in the
coal field in New York is the firm Of
Burns Brothers. They have long made
q specially OF handling Lchigh and
Wilkes. Barre coal. md have been in
close relationship with tho New Jersey
Central Railroad while doing this. In
looking over the list Of members Of tho
Reynolds Syndicate one finds that 20. ono
shares are held by the B.B Holding
Company. the Burns Holding Company
and NJ. +. Burns.
No directory or financial register in
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-22

New York lists the BIB Holding
Company" and IL is not in the tcle-
phone book. Perhaps IL would not he
fair TO call attention to the similarity
Of the initials TO those of Burns
Brothers"
The BIB Holding Company has TO-
900 shares Of Lchigh and Wilkes Barre
Coal Company stock, or 81 $50, 900
worth
The Burns Holding Company. which
Is in control of Burns Brothers. and Is
headed by NJ. +. Burns. Of Burns
Brothers, has 5000 shares. or 1925, 900
worth.
NJ. +. Burns. head Of Burns Brothers.
and the Burns Holding Company, holds
5000 shares, or S02J 900.
Other New York companies which have
been selling the output of the richest of
the Collicrics in the anthracite field are
also represented in the Reynolds Syn.
dicate. Among these are:
Edward II. Brevoort. of +. H. Potts
< Co.. coal. 1850 shares. or S231 $50
Myron c. Taylor. of Taylor Armitagc
4 Eagles. Inc, coal 5000 shares, or
1925 900.
S. Il. Thorne. Coal Export Corpora
ton. 2000 shares. or $3T0. 900.
Arthur n. Crane. Coal and Coke
Railway Company. thirty. eight shares.
or STOj0. That looks like pikcr
among the rest. but tho Coal and Coke
Railway Company does a lot of business
with tho Lehigh and Wilkes Barre Coal
COMPANY and they had TO have some ono
TO take the odd shares.
Among Those Present
Among other New York financicrs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-22

By the New Jersey Central Railroad
and that each Of these afore. mention ed
men owe their loyalty TO the men who
employed them. just as surely as the
men TO be mentioned hereafter owe their
loyalty to the First National OF New
York crowd" which "crowd" is con .
trollcd by Messrs. Frank II. Baker.
Edward L. Stotesbury. Harold 8. VAN
derbilt and their satellites.
Now for an analysis Of the New York
financial group that is represented in
the list Of the stockholders in the
Reynolds Syndicate. the organization
which bought the stock from the New
Jersey Central--at low b!d--to COM
ply with the United States Court order
that the coal company stock should he
sold at price that would show the
greatest benefit TO the owners Of New
Jersey Central stock. One Of the orders
of the court was that no member OF 4
ayndicate which bid for the Lchigh and
Wilkes. Barre stock should be q stock
holder in the New Jersey Central Rail-
road.
Stock Lists Not Published
There are no published lists that
make It possible TO learn whether these
men are stockholders in the Jersey Cen
trail or NOT. Directors lists are the
only lists available and none of the
members Of the Reynolds Syndicate are
directors 10 the New Jersey Central
Railroad. Also they have all taken
thcir oaths that they are not stock.
holders in that ganiGation. But none
took an oath that he had not been or
would not b. a stockholdcr in the rail
road.
One Of the directors OF The New
Jersey Central T,si'road is Mr.. Baker.
chairman Of the board Of the First Ma 4.
tional Rank OF New York and ono OF
I've wealthieEt men in the nited State.
He owns 20 stock in the Reynolds syn.
dicste. but the biggest Reynolds stock
holder is
George +. Baker. .r., With 10000
shares. or So. $50 900.
Other First National Bank officers
none Of whom arc connected with the
New Jersey Central. despite the fact
that the banking 80" that rai'rOad il
handed BY the First National. are;
William n. Moore, q director, with
Ia. 900 shares. or 81 $50 900.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-22
LOID Sdldried Men
Buy Coal Company

cSstInaed from rase On.
shares, Or sST 900 worth. lie has been
Z long and faithful cmploye.
Clyde i. Keller. the assistant seCrc-
yery and treasurer. cannot beat Mr.
Joseph. lie takes 200 shares. 1000
worth.
Much Thrift Indicated
Ellison s. Eirkhuf. another faithful
Wilkes. Barreite. who holds the place
OF purchasing agent. put his name down
for $3.50 shares. SAC, $50 worth.
Arthur III. Lewis. q mining eng .necr
took 100 shares. or S1S.50O worth.
Harry. G. Mason. the land agent, was
able to keep up With thu average and
took zoo shares, or S37 900.
Charles T.. Strous. snop supcrin-
ttndert, felt the same way. Two hun.
dred shares, S37 900.
John r. Tamblyn. simply listed as
an engineer" took $50 shares. SIS. &.
30: pretty good for any kind Of an en-.
Eineer.
That completes the list Of regularly
paid employees Of the company now en-
It does not include the paid officers or
the salsried employees in the New York
o6ice. For the officers. we have:
Charles T. Huber Wilkes Barre.
president of the company. with 5000
shares, or 1925. 600.
John l.. Kenrnerer. New York. di.
rector, 10,oo0 shares. or 81 $50. 900.
Psid employees in New York include :
Paul Anthony, assistant general man.
aser, 500 shares, or s925.00O.
That finishes the employees. regular
sslsrled workmen. and naturally leads
TO the question, What's it all about"
For one thing il is about the $lI 20 Sl4
te - necessary TO pay for the ton Of
coal that warns your house and COOKS
your food.
Going Into Back History
1t is well to keep in mind. while toe
rest Of the Reynolds Jersey Ceniral deal
IL being gone over. that sN tho men
80 tsr mentionsd were hired by tho
Lshiyh and Wilkes Barre Goa com.
many when it was owned and o9eralcd
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-22

who have bought heavily Of the stock
are:
Northern Finance Corporation. 10,
900 shares. or 81 $50. 900. One OF the
directors of this firm is Lewis Cass
Icdyard. also director Of the First
National Bank Of New York.
Walter u. Frew. president OF the
Corn Exchange Bank of New York, Ooo
shares. or 1925 900.
William A Nash, chairman OF the
board of the Corn Exchange Bank OF
New York. 500 shares, or So2o.O00'
and Samuel l.. Weldon. cashier OF the
First National Bank of New York, 2oU
shares. or S46.250.
The other Wilkes Barre stockhold. !.
crs also show direct connection with
the Baker Crowd" which in turn
shows its direct connection witt the
New Jersey Central Railroad despite
any camouhage attempted.
Most of these mon are either lawyer
who have fought eases Mt times for the
coal company or the railroad company
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-22

president OF the Wyoming National
Bank of Wilkes. Barre. 30 shares
Clarence j. Capwcll. salesman for the
National City Company. New. York,
800 shares Charles y. Lovcland. law.
yer. 500 shares Gilbert $. McClintock.
lawyer. 1900 sharcs George X. Nc
Lean. lawyer. 200 shares; William :.
Mclean. president of the First Ma.
tional Bank of Wilkes. Barre. 800
shares; Asher Miner. mill owner and
heavy First National deposition. 200
shares: Dorrance Reynolds. lawyer,
1000 shares: Richard sharpe. financicr.
1000. and Fred q. Smith. secretary and
purchasing agent of the Vulcan Iron
Works, heavy coal buyers, 800 shares.
Yesterday the operators announced
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-22

that the miners would have 10 t,t,
reduction in wages IL the price of coa,
was TO lie kept at the prese,t levi
Vet the Lchigh aud Wilkes. Barro co,,
Company was able TO declare q tn..i.,
dividend of S35 n share in adJition
its regular 10 pcr cent dividend ,LI ~
year and tho property was consido..un', .u',
enough worth whilc-dcspitc tho terrih,l ttyu
costs that arc being shown daily bv .n
anthracite publicity burcaus.to We
iugglcd about. W U"
In the meantime 1t is costing pbu.
dclphians around S11 to SJI ion
keep warm and--as n popular con,sd,.,oo d 70
has it-"that amt the half nf 'ah ~
dcaric.' IT,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-22

or are members Of the First National
correspondent of the First National
Bank of New York They are Charles
p. Hunt. vice president the First Ma
tional Bank of Wilkes Barre. 1000
shares: Evan G. Jones, Assistant Dis
trict Attorney for Luzernc County. 2Uu
shares: William n. Conyngham. mill
head and heavy dcpositcr in the First
National. 1000 shares Judge Andrew
NJ. Frens. Of the Orphans Court
Henry II. Ashley. vice president Of
the First National Bank OF Wilkes
Barre. 1000 shares: Theodore s. Bar
Der, treasurer and general manager Of
the Morris Run Coal Mining Company.
1000 shares: George II. Bedford. vice
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-22

fIsilnum Diamond Set Bar rtns.
SrA M.
solid Gold Bar Pine. Diamonds
and seml-Drecious stone Set
tinrs. $40 10 SI35,
n Nallieres. Diamonds SET, sea, 50.
bracelets. solid Gold. SIe.6o 10
$50.
kracel cts, Diamond Set. $50.
broochee. Solid Gold. 50 to $50
erari Rms, Solid Gold. Dia mond
Set, $40 10 $3.50.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-22

Watch Bracelets. Gold Filled and
Solid ID Gold. xl6 t. SIS.
Watch Bracelets. diamond and
Pla tipnm. 5000 10 $500.
Mems Watches. Gold FiIled and
solid Gold. Guaranteed Move
meat, Sto I'M.
Pearl Necklaces, PIain Solid Gold
and Diamond Clakps. 90 10 $40.
Mesh HaEs. sterling Silver and Is.
NJ. Gold Finish. SIS M,
Mesh BaEs. Plated Silver, ri. no mn.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-22

Solitaire Dianon Rings. S?s mn,
little Finger Diamond Rings. Seh
M.
Diamond Dinner Rings. S75 IN.
Black ONYX Rings. SEQ up.
Fancy Solid Gold Rims. $3.50 Ia
$50.
Mems Diamond Finas. k25 tn $3.50.
Emblem Rinss. Solid Gold $40 to
SEQ,
japanese sirnet Rinrs. $40 TO $50.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-22

in order to provide the Opportunity
the Purchase Gifts The singular appopri
everywhere acknowledged Thus this is
Pubcthe Extraordinary Values that
have created for the One Day Only-IOmorrow
Small DepOsH viii Reserve Purchase Until Required
The New York herald., 1921-04-03
MORE RUSSIAN ART ON VIEW.

The exhibition in the I<ingore CAL
leries Of the work OF the well known
Russian painter includes his BLACK Sea
Pirates the Blind Musician" and the
portraits of ToIstoy Kerensky and Re
pin. junior. Repn II . genuine artist
and is seeA at his besS-in this exhibi-
ton in ;he portraits. particularly in the
small studies for portraits. These are
some classic in form al first glance
but it readily can be seen that the
work is dominated by feeling.
All tho portraits have unexpected lit
tie traits that show that Repin fully
appreciated that his sitters We're living,
breathing human beings. In the Tolstoy
there is a glitter to the eyes that hints
at a touch of fanaticism but was not
the portrait painted at moment when
Tolstoy the writer has changed to Toll
stoy the prophet? The larger compost
tions OF Repin, such as his BLACK Sea
Pirates" no longer have their original
interest The public has grown away
from paintings of salon dimensions un-
less they happen to have mural quail
titles.
Repin has been considered as one OF
the founders of the Russian racial
school of art and s compared with
what Turgenieff and Gogol were in
literature and GlfnlSa and Moussorgsky
known Russian art critic has called Re
pin the best visualizer Of the heroes OF
Turgenieff and Tolstoy. A follower OF
Proudhon in pictorial logic and Nladi-
mir Makowsky In style Repin has en-
joyed the greatest artistic reputation
among the living Russian painters. His
Temptation of Christ" and "Nolga
Boatmen" are next to the above mem
toned ones his most known master
pieces.
Repin Is an outspoken Nationalist and
resembles no one of his contemporaries.
His orgies of colors are unusual. His
art has distinguished itself by great
psychological insight into the character
Of his subjects. II is a very old and
very new art. Though II has the forms
OF the Western schools. yet IL eNnlts at
the same time strongly the East and the
Sav nature. This Is what Repin himself
says of his art: "It is born OF close,
direct and ancient connection with the
Orient. tie memory OF which lies deep
In Russian popular feeling and expresses
itself in a hundred minutie OF costume.
decorative art legend and ldiom. The
roots OF my art are embedded In the
Oriental soils while the branches reach
out far into the Occident In the East
art Is stereotyped. In Russia II Is In
movement. and the movement is con-
stanty gathering impetus and awaken
ing other influences 20 new life in new
time. / want my art to mirror the soul
OF Russia. its Joys and sorrows, mad
ness and passion. Just as unbalanced
as IS our racial character. IS our art. !
do not believe in copying nature, but In
transposing il with all its spiritual high
and low lights
Repin was born In Kherkoff, the son
OF poor peasants. and received his first
education as an apprentice OF the church
decorators. Later he perfected his ar
tistic studies in Kieff and Petrograd Ma
tlonal Academies of Art. Vladimir Stas-
SOW. the celebrated Russian art and
music critic had the greatest influence
upon his ideas OF na.ionalism In art
The New York herald., 1921-04-03
THE PEYRE-P0OLE COLLECTION

Decorative sculptures by Raphael Peyre
and decorative paintings by Abram
Poolo now fill the Wildenstein Cal
leries. Both men, though now living,
are eighteenth century artists: rencar-
mated. or perhaps happily attuned to
existing conditions, for IN spite Of the
calendar and the automatic dating ma
chimes that the business men use, this
is again the eighteenth century for
large part of the world of art.
1t began, l believe. in the dining
rooms where men are most prone to
receive impressions. 1t is said, and where
painted chairs first began to be insisted
upon by autocratic interior decorate
Then 1t spread to the halls and vesti-
bues, the salons, and ] dare say by
this time IL has reached the sleeping
quarters: certainly all the visible por-
tions of the houses one gets into are
eighteenth centurish. So the NIessrs.
Peyre and Poole, who have eighteenth
century wares to sell. may be consd-
cred In luck. Or perhaps II is practi-
cality. One never can tell
Mr.. Peyre as a sculptor has all the
French graces, and in fact is a regular
little Clodion. His pieces are groups of
Cupids playing with the various fruits
of the season Ito typify the seasons.
of course). and sometimes gambolling
with goats and other artistic animals.
They are OF size TO look we'll upon
small hall table. or upon the various
spaces in n drawing room that call for
some little elegance I'm the way Of
adornment. The execution of them Is
playful and sure, worthy. az has already
been hinted OF the best French tradi-
tions.
Mr.. Poole supplies full length por-
traits to the exhibition that will prob
ably find hnal resting places in the same
drawing rooms with Mr.. Peyrc's sculp-
lures. He even accepts sitters from
Chicago In crinolines and does all the
.furbelows and founces with great nom
chalance
An exception TO the period and to
the furbelows is the portrait OF the ar
lists wife, Mrs. Poole. which happens.
not unstrangely. to be tha best portrait
In the collection. The lady IS robed
simply in midnight black and stands
upon n balcony at the midnight hour.
gazing presumably upon the bleak walls
Of the town OF Avila IN Spain. These
wallis have caused others than Mrs
Poole to muse, in their time. Among