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the expression of deep pity for human suf-
fering. The war has quite naturally fos-
tered this faculty The two fine panels for
the triumphal arch put up in New York
for. the return OF the American troops In
1919, the broadly conceived sketch for a
memorial to the war, and the Spirit of the
Red Cross group full of noble emotion
yet free from sentimentality, a replica Of
which will figure at the Musee de PArmee,
are some of the works suggested by the
war One of the panels conveys most elo-
quently the idea of the deads participa-
tion in the return of the survivors and
achieves a dramatic effect of the most i'm
pressive character.
"a plain figure of soldier digging, en-
titled In the Trenches evinces that so
important sense for profile the absence
of which, in modern sculpture, Rodin used
to deplore. Son Copain' and L'Aviateur'
are also full Of nobility and grandeur,
while broad and vigorous technically.
"The big, ghostlike figure commemorat.
ing the Titanic could not but produce
sensation over here II shows that the war
has brought out the feeling for tragedy
which was ever latent in this artist This
exhibition does not introduce stranger to
Paris Mrs. Whitney studied here and had
the benefit of counsel from the great Rbdin,
whose influence, so predominant in all
modern art, transpires in the charmingly
atmospheric group entitled 'Paganisme.'
The admirable fountain, a bronze YER
sion OF which is at the Metropolitan. of New
York, was displayed at the Salon for 1913
but the Aztec fountain for the Pan-Ameri-
can building in Washington is new. II
evidences in full this artists architectural
and decorative feeling and demonstrates
the peculiar adaptability OF her faculties 10
a predetermined object.
"The bronze head from the Titanic figure
has been purchased by the French State,
for within few days of it's opening the
exhibition was already a pronounced sue.
cess"
Mr. Richard Fletcher, the distinguished
art critic of the London Graphic, after re-
viewing Mrs. Whitney's work in the Nc.
Lean Gallery In the Haymarket, London,
remarks that her sculpture ranks as high
as any one-man show seen in London In
FIVE years.
Continuing his review Of her sculpture
Mr.. Fletcher says:
Her reputation rests on sound basis,
inasmuch as her technique is beyond criti-
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"ROM London and Paris come ap-
- preciative reviews of the recent exhi-
bition there of the newest sculpture
of Mrs. Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, Of
New York. Many of the critics were as
touished to find such serious and so many
works from the hands of an American of
the, highest social position and great
wealth. It seemed a great surprise that
Vanderbilt should have the inclination and
take the time to labor long and earnestly.
And when to this surprise was added the
discovery of the unquestioned merit of
Mrs. Whitneys art work the astonishment
was complete.
recent Paris letter to "The American
Art News" also points to the paradox that
"an artist enjoying certain privileged
social position stands less chance of OBJ.
tanning recognition than one more fortu.
nately placed"
Continuing, the Paris critic says:
"The artist favored in worldly sense
has many prejudices and obstacles to fight
and needs a determination superior even
to the resolution exercised by others
This little irony of life is pointed out
by Mr. Leonce Benedite, who illustrates 1t
with the careers of Puvis de Chavannes
and Delacroix in the preface he has writ
ten to the catalogue Of Mrs Gertrude Van
derbilt whitneys exhibition, which is be-
ing presented with such taste and care at
the George Petits Galleries
"A glance reveals that the two dominant
characteristics of this sculptor's works are
the virility of her technique and marked
sense for the decorative in her compost
lions. II is, therefore not surprising that
his dual quality should lead Mrs. Whitney
20 express herself monumentally.
"Now, II is monumental sculpture that
Ia the flower and the very smile Of archi-
lecture. And 1t is in architecture that the
modern American genius appears to have
found It's fullest and most-natural outlet.
Architecture exacts breadth in vision, dar-
ing in conception and power in technique,
gifts with which the United States is richly
endowed For this reason Mrs. Whitney
gives the impression Of being peculiarly
representative Of her country's artistic
tendencies.
, Although, technically speaking, ex.
tremely virile, her work is feminine in It's
inspiration. II is the vehicle, notably, for
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In England sculpture is the Cinderella OF
The arts, and a Cinderella. as 1t were, with
large feet and little charm. few ex-
hibits like this of Mrs. Whitney's, where
artistic gifts are reinforced with wealth
and social position, might perhaps set a
fashion in sculpture which would ultimate
~ lead to the creation of discriminating
public for the plastic arts.
Gertrude Whitney is a daughter OF the
late Cornelius Vanderbilt, and wife OF Mr.
Harry Payne Whitney, a well-known and
popular figure in America and a noted
polo player. Mrs. Whitney despite her
wealth, has always worked seriously as
an artist, and the high rank she occupies,
as SUCH in the United States, is due to
Great Britain Rights Reserved.
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cism. Her exhibition consists Of two ideas.
One, her earlier works, shows the influence
of Rodin. These statues are real and poiga.
ant decorative as only good taste can
decorate, and with a tenacious quality
which comes from this woman's vision of
life and history
:"In her second phase believe that her
figures Of American soldiers reveal to the
British mind exactly that motive which
placed the United States in the war, shoul-
der to shoulder with the British, French
and Italians"
And another distinguished London ex-
pert wrote as follows:
THE exhibition of sculpture by Gertrude
Whitney which caused distinct artistic
SUR in Paris, has been transferred to Lon
don, and twenty-five pieces are now on
view at McIIean's Gallery in the Haymar-
ket. In Paris the exhibition was seen by
5000 people in fortnight The organ
tAers OF the exhibition in London frankly
admit that they do not expect six hun
ured! In Paris many working people Wis
tied the exhibition and discussed the ex-
hibits with critical intelligence. One
could scarcely imagine this happening in
London. Sculpture in France holds lead
Ing position among the fine. arts, and a
house that displays any taste in pictures
always has at least two or three choice
bronzes Seldom in eur English homes
does one see piece Of toletable sculpture.
tcJ 1921. bv star Company
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unveiled In New York. under the auspices
OF the Washington Heights and Inwood
Association a statue by Mrs. whitney in
memory OF the soldiers, sailors and marines
OF these sections. Mrs. Whitney came
home from Europe to finish It, but finds it
will be impossible by the date set The un.
yelling will be held as per schedule, but
instead of the finished statue there will be
used an unfinished plaster cast, which will
at some later date be supplanted by the
complete memorial statue.
Mrs. Whitney will collaborate with
Thomas Hastings, famous New York archi.
tect on a memorial to the Fourth Division,
A. e. f., to be erected in Arlington Gene
terry. This is some time away, as the pre-
liminary drawings are now being prepared
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merit. She has created several important
Public monuments, notably the group
erected by the women of America to the
memory of the Titanic victims; the panels
decorating The triumphal arch in New
York for the return OF the troops from the
Great War, and The Spirit of the Red
Cross in Washington. These are on view
at McLean's, and, in addition, other pieces
inspired by the participation Of America
In the war
MRS Whitney's work shows the infiu.
ence OF Rodin, under whom she studied,
but Il also has a power and beauty of its
own, as all will acknowledge who gaze on
her Fountain which has gained for her
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gifted amateur who dabbles in
sculpture and acquires a certain
reputation through social influence.
But Mrs. Whitney happens to
be a sculptor of very considerable
ability. Her work never suggests
the amateur. 1t is not only sound
and professional, but II shows no
trace of feminine hesitation or
timidity.
Strangely enough, some of tn.
best things In this exhibition,
notably the Rodinesque marble
group, 'Paganism,' are among her
earliest efforts. The war has not
been so happy an inspiration for
her, but in this she shares the
general fate of her colleagues.
"She rises to very formidable
achievements in the bronze head
of a drowned man for the Titanic
monument. The forms are simpl.
fed Just sufficiently to remove the
head from portraiture of an indi-
vidual model to q noble generaliza.
tion OF dea1 human being. There
is none Of the rigidity of a death
mask; yet death is Enthusiastically
written In these calm features.
quite excellent are the sketchy
bronze statuettes OF 10 Davidson
and OF e child. The bronze Cary.
atid' is admirably modelled, but
Is too dynamic to convey the sense
OF permanent support essential g.
caryatid. Altogether II is all 81.
hibition well worth visiting"
I'm A RIM tcNtno n,..
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bih discarded the insipid restlessness OF
New York society life and devoted herself,
in a remote and modest studio. entirely
to the laborious career of a sculptor. She
now has her reward in a reputation which
rests on solid foundations. Mrs. Whitney
is coming to London for the season, and,
doubtless, will be much feted."
Mr.. P. g. Konody, one of the most dis
tinguished Of English art critics, recently
had the following to say in the London Daily
Telegraph concerning Mrs Whitney's work:
'The statuary shown by Mrs. Harry
Payne Whitney at McLean's Gallery comes
as an agreeable surprise. Mrs. Whitney
happens to be a lady of considerable wealth
and Of great position in New York society
These facts are apt to arouse suspicion.
Nor is such suspicion allayed by preim-
mary paragraphs In the society columns of
the daily and weekly press. What was gen.
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rsGertudeVdnderbiH WhitneusNewdAt Successes

'sThe Doushboy," a Remark
able Panel Wrought by Mrs.
Whitney for the Victory Arch
Erected in New York.
The Washington times., 1921-10-18
AUTO PARKING IN
DOWNTOWN AREA
NOW PROHIBITED
Drastic Traffic Change Bars
District From Seventh to
Seventeenth Streets.

Automobile parking in the business
section of the city will be practically
eliminated by a change in the traffic
regulations which was ordered by tho
Commissioners today.
Under the changed regulations IL
will be unlawful to stop any automo.
bile or truck in front of club, the
ater, bank, or any business building.
except to discharge or take on pas
sengers, or to receive or discharge
merchandise.
The new regulation was drawn up
by Corporation Counsel Stephens on
the recommendation of Capt. Albert
]. Headley, head of the traffic bureau.
The regulation reads:
1T shall be unlawful to stop any
motor driven or horse-drawn vehicle
in front Of the entrance of any hotel.
theater, railroad depot, public build.
ing or other similar place or public
resort, or in front OF the entrance to
any bank o. club or place of business
in the congested section of the Dis
trict OF Columbia, or i'm front of the
entrance to any private dwelling
wherein funeral services are beinig
conducted for a longer period OF time
than is necessary to take on or dis.
charge passengers or merchandise, and
the police department shall indicate
by chalk lines or signs the space in
front Of hotels, theaters, banks, clubs,
depots and public buildings in which
IL shall be unlawful to leave said
vehicle standing"
The Washington times., 1921-10-18
LLOYD GEORGE SPONSORED
V.c. FOR UNKNOWN YANK

LONDON, Oct. 1S.-The Earl OF
Cavan, who Is expected to accompany
the British delegation to the Washing
ton conference as an expert on mill
tary matters, has been selected to con-
fer the Victoria Cross upon the grave
OF Americas unknown soldier" in
Arlington Cemetery, the Daily Sketch
announced today.
1t Is understood Premier Lloyd
George ruled that the Victoria Cross
should be conferred as a political ne.
cessity." There had been strong oppo-
sition, the opponents including King
George. This opposition was based
upon the contention that II was legally
and traditionally impossible to confer
Britain's highest award upon a foreign
soldier who had not even fought in the
British army. The premier insisted
and finally overcame the opposition.
Foreign office experts were then called
upon to devise means Of making the
award legal"
The Washington times., 1921-10-18
D. {. COAL
MAN SUED
BY SPOUSE
Misconduct Charged by Mrs. 1.
e. White--Asks Divorce, Ali
mony. and Children.

Lucius E. White, president of
the L. E. White Coal Company,
1873 Twelfth street northwest, was
today named defendant in q suit
filed in the District Supreme Court
by his wife, Mrs. Edna E. White,
for absolute divorce and alimoay.
Mrs. White charges misconduct
and names a correspondent.
The plaintiff, represented by
Attorney Frank E. Elder, alleges
that her husband has on numerous
occasions bestowed his attentions
upon numerous women"
Worked In His Office.
Mrs. White declares that prior to
the Incorporation of the firm OF which
her husband is president and in which
he holds IS out of 20 shares of the
capital stock, estimated at 100000, she
worked in his office and continued to
do SO until the business was incofpor-
ated. NJ
!. .,As. a. part of her compsssaatio she,
says, she was to receive one share
OF stock valued at 81 900, the certifi-
cate of which was issued In her name,
but which he refuses to surrender
to her.
The plaintiff also alleges that the de-
fendant has drawn the dividends due
on her certificate, refusing to make
an accounting of 1t to her.
Mrs. White also declares that the
stock has greatly increased In value,
and that her husband owns property
valued at about s150,000.
While living together October 10,
1919, at their residence at 5632 Con-
duit road, Mrs. White alleges, her
husband persuaded her to enter into
an agreement with him purporting to
dispose of her interest in his property.
which he would subsequently acquire.
Under this agreement he paid her
$3.50 a month, with which sum she
was expected to support herself and
their three children.
The wife says she found that the
amount is too small and asks for an
increase and custody of the children.
The Washington times., 1921-10-18
CABINET HOPEFUL OVER
CONFERENCE ON STRIKE
Here's The Railroad
Situation Boiled
Down To Bone
by international News Service.

With leaders of the railway
brotherhoods stating peace
with honor will be welcomed"
the first important open move
by the Federal Government to
avert nation-w railway
strike was made today.
The Railway Labor Board,
whose authority was assailed by
the strike threat, today sum-
moned the heads of the four
railway brotherhoods to meet
with it at Chicago Thursday
afternoon. The invitation was
extended after two members
of the board had conferred
with President Harding and
other officials at Washington.
The nature Of the proposals.
to be submitted to the brother
hood chfeftair waAsnaknown to,
Warren s. Sts-ac, chief of the'
Brotherhood of Locomotive En-
gineers, who accepted the invi-
tation with alacrity.
Meanwhile, the strike situa-
ton, involving upward of e.
100000 railway workers, and
affecting every important rail-
way in the country, was con-
sidered by President Harding
and his Cabinet.
1t was reported from Wash
ington that the President will
be urged to name board of
conciliation to deal with the pro-
posed walkout, scheduled to start
October 80. Secretary of Labor
Davis, who has canvassed the dis
pute thoroughly with the Rail-
way Labor Board, explained the
situation to the Cabinet. AS a
last resort, it was believed
President Harding himself would
step in to avert a national
strike.
A third group of important
railways, upon which the walk
out will become effective No
vember 8, was published, but
President Stone and other union
leaders refused to deny or af
firm the correctness of the list.
Whether the Pennsylvania sys-
tenn was included in the fourth
group, comprising "all other
railways" likewise remained a
mystery.
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HEADS
.SNUbbED|N.
MEET CALL
No Invitation Issued to Execu-
tives-Harding's Family"
Is Wary Of Comment.
BY II. X. REYNOLDS.
Interna tional News Service.

The summoning of the heads of the
railway brotherhoods to Chicago for
conference with members of the
Railway Labor Board was regarded
! in Washington. today as the first
step in getting together" to avert
the threatened Nationwide railroad
strike.
News that the brotherhood chiefs
had been requested to 90 to Chicago,
came to Washington just as the Cabi-
net was assembling at the White
House for its first meeting since the
strike began to assume menacing
proportions. 1t was taken as hope
full sign by members of the Cabinet.
Board Members Due Today.
Judge r. NJ. Barton and Ben Hoop.
er, the public's representatives on
the Labor Board, are due to arrive II,
Chicago today.
While 1t is not suggested that they
bear any plan OF settlement" they
will arrive in Chicago prepared to pre-
sent to both the brotherhood chiefs
and the executives the views of Presi
dent Harding and Government Off
cials here, and to impress upon them
the Administrations determination &c
prevent the strike IL 1t " at all pos
sible, or, failing in that. TO insure pub
lie service II il is called.
The impression prevailed in official
circles in Washington at the time
the Cabinet went into session that the
next twenty-four hours will see i'm
portant developments in Chicago.
Executives Not Invited.
At the headquarters Of the railway
executives here today It was stated
that so far as is known the execu.
tives have notbeen included In the
invitation to the brotherhood chiefs.
1t was pointed out, however. that
under section 313 of the transporta-
ton act, the Railway Labor Board
Is empowered to invite either group
independent of the other.
William II. Johnston, president Of
the International Association of Ma
chinists, has lefT for Chicago to con-
fer with othsr labor leaders relative
to the plans of the shopcraft work
ers for the strike.
Secretary Of Labor Davis went to
the White House this morning for a
conference with the President prior
to the Cabinet meeting. II is under.
stood that the President desired to
talk the strike situation over with
the Secretary before laying the whole
matter before the Cabinet.
I. c. c. Probe Postponed.
The Senate Interstate Commerce
Committee. which was to resume its
railroad investigation this afternoon,
has postponed its inquiry indefinitely
pending the outcome OF the present
tense situation.
In the meantime, Senator Cummins,
Republican, OF Iowa, the committee
chairman. whose intimate study and
knowledge of transportation problems
is expected to prove of valuable assist.
ance to the Government during the
next few days, is holding himself in
| readiness to advise with officials con.
cerning various phases OF the strike
developments.
other members OF the committee
admitted that they regarded the sltua.
ton as serious" but discounted the
possibility that the air could be cleared
by the jamming OF any legislation
through Congress. They are relying
on existing Government agencies, now
proceeding under the transportation
(Esch .Cummins) act OF 1920.
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THURSDAY
FIXED FOR
NEE TING
|NCH|CAC0
Federal Body Expected to Pro-
pose Basis for Peaceful
Settlement.
BY WI:@IAM j.. HUSKE.
International News Service.

CLEVELAND, Oct. 1s.-Heads
of the "Big Four" railway
brotherhoods, today were sum-
moned to Chicago by the Railway
Labor Board to meet with them
Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The invitation was made public
by Warren S. Stone, grand chief
of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers, who said it would be
accepted.
Peace Proposal Expected.
The telegram did not indicate what
proposals for a peaceful settlement, il
any, the Government wage fixing
body would lay before the union
leaders. It was considered certain,
however, the results of the conferences
held in Washington between the pub
lie group of the Labor Board and the
Interstate Commerce Commission
would be laid before the leaders as a
basis for the compromise of the pres
ent tense situation. with the hope that
the strike order might he revoked be-
fore it becomes effective.
Whether the railway executives
also have been called into the confer
ence was not known here, but it was
thought probable they would be ask
ed to attend.
The invitation caused sudden
change in the plans of the big Four"
chieftains. A hurried conference OF
Stone, w. S. Carter, of the firemen;
w. c.. Lee, of the trainmen, and repre-
sentatives of the conductors and rail.
way switchmen was held behind closed
doors to discuss the altered situa-
ton.
Want Peace With Honor"
Peace with honor will be wei.
coined" Stone declared. I'VE have
not sought a strike, but have sought to
avert one, and IL the Railway Labor
Board, fresh from a conference with
the President has a formula that we
can accept we will accept it."
Stone and other union leaders re.
fused to deny or affirm the correct.
ness of a list of railroads included in
group three, upon which the strike
is to become effective November 3,
contained in an International News
Service dispatch from Chicago.
Neither would any officer OF the
unions comment on the inclusion of
the Pennsylvania system. called the
arch foe of unionism" in the fourth
group, except to say plans had been
made carefully and that the manner
in which employees of various roads
were to be called out was believed 10
be best calculated to insure the sue.
cess of the union plans.
Lee Explains Unions Attitude.
William G. Lee, president of the
Trainmen's Brotherhood, declared in
a formal statement this morning that
the Brotherhood very reluctantly
takes the position that It cannot long.
er agree to give sercise unless there IL
assurance that there will be no fur
ther wage reductions. nor attempts
to eliminate working rules that have
been secured through many years OF
collective bargaining and which rep
resent only fair remuneration for ex.
ira service given"
The men have been asked to accept
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WEATHER

Cloudy tonight with mild
Temperature. Moderate 10
fresh south shifting to-
west winds. Temperature
at 9 q. n,., os degrees.
The Washington times., 1921-10-18

II an angel from above came
down to inspect us, sad re-
mort would be taken back. That
angel would find us, without the
faintest excuse, preparing to
enter a life and death struggle
among ourselves, instead of re-
sorting to arbitration and reason.
The angel, looking over the
newspapers, which are the more
or less distorted mirrors Of what
we call civilization, would read,
"Policeman gets man in duel;"
next. wealthy broker slashes
wife," "Star boarder held in
Staying"
He would find attention con-
centrated on "Babe Defies Lam
dis" and learn that the Babe"
is Acknowledgment base
ball player ignoring certain
rules. :, ,,,
Most Of the news would fill
the imaginary visiting angel with
loathing, with contempt for the
'1ow class" news, which deals
with crimes of the gutter, and
the "high class" news, which
CONTINUED on Page ., Column ~
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KLEAGlE CLARKE INSISTS
RESIGNATION BE ACCEPTED

ATLANTA, Ga. Oct. 1S.-In the
first public utterance he has made
since his demand on Imperial Wizard
Simmons that his resignation be &C.
cepted. Edward Young Clarke. i'm.
perial kleagle OF the knights OF the
Ku T<iux Klan, today again insisted
that his resignation be accepted, and
asserted his III health was the reason
for the demand.
He issued a long statement setting
forth the reasons.
The Washington times., 1921-10-18
BRAND PLANS TWO-DAY
STAY IN NEW YORK CITY

PARIS, Oct. 1s.--"I certainly count
on spending one day, and possibly
two, In New York city. during my
brief stay in the United States for
the Washington conference" Premier
BRAND told the international News
Service today.