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The New York herald., 1921-09-10
DAMAGE TO SPEYER ART
MAY EXCEED $50, 900
Total Loss by Fire Has Not
Been Estimated.

While an exact estimate of the amount
OF damage done to the residence Of
James Speyer. the banker, at 1865 Fifth
avenue, by fire Thursday night could not
be made yesterday. the loss In works of
art will, it is feared, exceed $50. 900, and
may reach twice that sum. Mr.. Speyer
still Is abroad. His secretary and an
art expert made a preliminary survey
yesterday OF the damage, which was
confined chiefly to the dining room.
The most valuable art works in the
dining room were the ceiling, which was
painted by Giepolo, and NAV be restored.
and three paintings by Hubert Robert.
which were destroyed. The ceiling by
Giepolo. noted italian painter of the
eighteenth century, had as it's subject
Venus Acclaimed Victor" 1t is paint
ed on canvas and measures 3 by II
feet. 1t is valued at $4,000. 1t is be-
lieved that 1t may be restored IL Il Is
found that the heat from the fire has
not dislntegrated the canvas.
The most valuable OF the paintings, by
Robert. who was French painter OF the
eighteenth century, was a canvas 6 by IS
feet entitled Sunset at the Medici
Villa" 1t was valued at $4,000. The
others by Robert were smaller
canvas showing another view OF the
Medlci villa and The Theatre at
Mines Their combined value was
about $4,000. If the ceiling cannot be
restored the loss, including the furniture.
may, therefore. reach 100000.
The report that some paintings by
Rembrandt were damaged by the ire
was incorrect. Mr.. Spcyor does not pos
sess any paintings by that famous
painter. but has several of his etchIngs,
which were In a room far removed from
the fire and were not damaged.
The New York herald., 1921-09-10
Raising the Assessments.

To THE New York HERALD: The as
sessments on real estate are based on
a fair market value of the property.
The higher the rents, the higher the
assessment; the higher the assessment,
the more money for the city to give
sinecure Jobs to deserving politicians.
Property which I own has been as
sessed at from 25 to 40 per cent. more
than last year. despite the fact that
the rent has not been raised. Private
dwellings occupied by owners have been
raised 100 per cent I hold myself ready
to pay per cent. a year to anybody
who will guarantee me 10 per cent. net
on the assessed valuation of my prop
critics.
1t Is the duty OF the newspapers Of
this city to insist that all candidates
give a guarantee for their terms Of
Office that the budget Of this city. now
$344. 900. 900. shall be materially re-
duced. Limit the budget and throw out
the dead wood. FRED ScHwARz.
NEW York, September 9.
The New York herald., 1921-09-10
Feisal, Picturesque Ruler.

Since the Arab chief Emir FEIsAL
was crowned King of Irak at Bag
dad on August 23 there has been
peace and quiet in the Mesopotamian
valley. Bagdad gave the young sol
dier an enthusiastic greeting as he
entered its gates; the rival shelks
agreed to compose their differences
over cups Of coffee in their tents in
stead OF by armed forays. and curl
ously enough the two great branches
Of Mohammedanism. Shia of Kerbela
and Sunni OF Mecca. united in ex-
pressions Of loyalty to a son of the
Sheriff OF Mecca.
The Emir FEIsAL was raised to the
throne through British influence and
support. With his Sherifan troops
he had valiantly and ably supported
Lord ALLENBY in the conquest Of
Palestine and Syria and he had been
welcomed in London. He was the
representative of his father, King
HussEIN, at the Peace Conference in
Paris. With the consent of Mr..
CHURCHILL, as Colonial Secretary, he
went to Mesopotamia, under the
agreement that IL the people so de-
cided he would be chosen as their
ruler. The difficulty which presented
itself was the securing OF this ey-
preston OF choice; there was no
national assembly and no means OF
holding a general election on such
short notice. Meetings we're called
by notable sheiks and heads of com.
munities and these asked all the at
tendants to say II they approved a
democratic constitutional Govern
ment and II they favored Emir
FErsAL as ruler. Ninety-five per cent.
OF the population voted for FErsAL,
according to the reports. and as a
result the Provisional Council OF Bag.
dad unanimously decided that he
should be crowned King.
II would be hard to find man who
meets better than Emir FEIsAL the
Arabian ideal OF ruler. He has
made soldering his supreme occupa-
tion. On a horse he Is magnificent
figure, and. adds an English admirer,
"he can even manage to look digni-
fed when seated In an open touring
car" He is strikingly handsome
man. with fine face and strange
expression Of dreamy gravity. The
The New York herald., 1921-09-10
Plea for American Art.
Foreign Modernistic Works Said to
Have the Preference Now.

To THE NEW YORK HERALD: Who
ever is responsible for the circular about
the modernistlc art exhibition at the
Metropolitan Is going to be responsible.
II is to be hoped, for a Wholesale house
cleaning In not only the Metropolitan
but art circles generally. Without sup
port these unreal and hideous carica-
lures of art would have no place In
our public libraries and art museums,
and their space could far more pleas
ingly be utilized to exhibit the sane
and beautiful work OF native artists who
are neither supported by patronage nor
recognized in American art circles.
I have seen people going wildly en-
thusiastic over the most grotesque sculp-
ture by foreigner which seemed to
me to be no better than the hidcous
effigies of man skinned to show the
arteries and veins; exclaim rapturously
over blobs of paint which gave no mean
ing. and turn away from the most ex-
quisitely colored and natural garden
scene by an American artist whose work
was honored and appreciated in Europe.
This same lady cannot get an art
critic-if there be any worth while in
New York--to come to see her work.
while on the other hand any foreign
group OF neurotic egomaniacs" can get
free publicity and an exhibition in the
Metropolitan.
Some years ago, remember. Gutzon
Borglum startled the metropolitan art
circles by stating that many graves held
secrets Of authorship of monuments
there are some graves also holding
broken hearts OF real American artists
who died In poverty from lack OF OPP
portunity and appreciation OF their
work.
Why not give our own artists place
on the walls OF their own homes OF art
while they are alive. thus encouraging
them to greater efforts to show their
genius7 Is Il true that the Metropolitan
Museum will not give an American art
list free exhibition OF his or her work
and that the only way one can become
recognized Is by spending much money
for publicity. hiring n gallery. going into
heavy expenses for framing and trans
portation OF pictures and making flfty-
fifty compact with an art dealer. who
acts as salesman and who pockets the
entire proceeds, II any. 10 repay the
expenses Of printing invitations. &C.?
Who wants to be an artist?
r. LEWIS MORRIS.
NEW YORK, September ..
The New York herald., 1921-09-10
Daily Calendar
THE WEATHER.

For Eastern New York-Fair to-days
tomorrow unsettled. probably showers;
moderate temperature; gentle son&A
winds.
tor New Jersey-Unsettled to-day. showers
aon,,s so,nisht or Tomorrow; mild temperature:
eoneie' variable winds, mostly so".k.
TOT Northern New England-f'air to-day,
toonorrow unsettled. probably showers; mild
Epr ra lure gentle southerly winds.
TOT southern New England-Fair to-day,
.o.norrow unsettled. probably showers mild
'einpera1ure; Tar Un gentle southerly winds.
storms to-day. tomorrow showers. Followed
Dy much cooler; moderate southerly winds.
G. WASHINGTON. Sept. 9.-In the United
States tne pressure remains high In Eastern
sections and high and rising rapidlv in the
Iar Northwest. A disturbance OF consid-
,.a'. erapie intensity was central Friday night
over western Kansas and moving eastward
It has been attended by showers over the
pla,ns states and the great central valleys
Mnnrts, aha 9y =, ram and snow in the north Rocky
was railing Friday night in Montana. There
mas been decided change to colder weather
m the lar Northwest. while In other parts
OF the country temperatures remain near or
above the normal
In addition to the precipitation caused by
the Western disturbance there have been
heavy rains in southern Texas and local
rains In the south Atlantic States and the
extreme upper Ohio Valley In the middle
Atlantic and New England States the
weather Will be generally fair on Saturday
and become unsettled with showers on sum
day. with a continuation of mild ternpera-
ture. In the south Atlantic and east Gulf
States and Tennessee the weather viii be
partly cloudy Saturday and Sunday, with
scattered thunder showers, and with lower
temperature Sunday In the east Gulf States
ana Tennessee. In the Ohio Valley and the
region of the great lakes the weather will
be unsettled. with showers and thunder
storms on Saturday and Sunday, with much
cooler weather on Sunday.
Observations at United States Weather
Bureau stations, taken at 5 p. NJ. Yesterday
The New York herald., 1921-09-10
Another Foe Of the New Art.

To TIE NEW YORK HERALD; As ma
tive OF Mania titan and recent contribu-
tor OF a collection TO the art and prints
rooms OF the New York Public Library
I wish to express my hearty accord with
what is said In the unsigned circular
regarding the exhibition OF modern art
In the Metropolitan Museum. am glad
that you give such wide publicity to the
contents of this circular.
II seems to me the time Is ripe when
check should be put upon the present
day vicious tendency shown In certain
lines OF so-callcd advanced art By our
great public galleries. SO much OF which
Ia OF alien production.
JOHN POWELL LENox.
NEW York, September ..
The New York herald., 1921-09-10
Return Of the Landlord.
Assessed Valuations as the Basis Of
10 Per Cent. Rents.

To THE New YORK HERALD: In rela-
tlon to the letter of your correspondent
signing wv. w. w." kindly allow me to
call attention to matter Of local his
tory.
Until the administration Of Mr.. Low
as Mayor of Greater New York real es-
tate was assessed at the rate Of 66 2-S
per cent of its market value. During
that administration the assessment of
dwelling property and other real estate
for that matter was raised to 100 per
cent. OF its market value, not SO much
to increase taxes as to increase the
borrowing capacity OF the city.
A fair rental therefore. was taken to
be 10 per cent. OF the assessed valua-
ton, and in estimating for mortgage
purposes per cent. was allowed for
expenses. leaving per cent. as fair re-
turn upon real property. q. S. B.. Sr.
BROOKLYN, September 9.
The New York herald., 1921-09-10
Riverside Drive Excited.
II Catches n Supposed Thief and
Waits for Policeman.

TO THE NEW York HERALD: About
10 o'clock Sunday evening ! heard a
police whistle blow very hard and look
Ing out OF my window. which faces Rv-
erside Drive. I saw crowd of people
struggling to hold man who had tried
to enter an apartment In West 112th
street. They were trying to attract the
attention OF policeman to arrest tho
thief.
For one-half hour they constantly
blew the whistle. with no success. I
telephoned Police Headquarters and ex-
plained tho situation. Finally a police
man arrived and ] was told he let the
man 60. Il II any wonder that there
are many robberics inathis district7
NEW York, September .. s. w. A.
The New York herald., 1921-09-10

Speaking as the guest of the Italy
America Society at luncheon given in
his honor yesterday at the Bankers Club
Senator Tomasso Tittoni. president of
the Italian Senate and thrice Foreign
Minister In an Italian Cabinet. praised
the purpose of the coming conference on
armament limitation. but said:
"Ours Is country that had already
reduced to minimum It's military ex-
penses when your invitation reached It,"
Nine. Tittoni shared with her husband
the honors of the luncheon, which was
attended by 200 persons Thomas w.
Lamont, treasurer Of the society, pre-
sided in the absence OF its president. Paul
Cravath. Mr.. Lamont welcomed the
Italian statesman. who came to America
to address the Institute Of Politics at
Williams College. Senator Tittoni said
In part at the luncheon:
Whoever cooperates in any way to
bring about better understanding be-
tween these two great countries-Italy
and America--perform fruitful task
and one worthy of good citizens. This
was the high aim which prompted me to
accept the kind invitation Of the Insti-
tute Of Politics at Williamstown, and 1t
is the same noble end which affords me
to-day the pleasure of being with you.
Your society aims to establish a
mutual understanding between Italy and
America. We desire still more. We
wish to develop cooperation between
them along intellectual. economic and
political lines. I believe in intellectual
cooperation between italy and America
based upon intimate relationship between
students and professors Of the two coun-
tries-between universities and scientific
bodies. and upon q more extensive in
struction in the italian language in
America and in the English language in
Italy.
II heartily believe In economic coop
Grafton based upon the recognition Of
mutual interests-upon the development
of general trade, of exports and imports
between the two countries: upon the
gradual removal Of those barriers which
hinder commerce upon the stabilization
OF the exchange which at present IS
equally harmful to the countries at the
top and to those at the bottom of the
exchange table.
Let me add in this connection that
The New York herald., 1921-09-10

to check the evil which has been
prevalent since the closing days of
the Saratoga meeting other means
will no doubt be tried, but it is to
be hoped that sound common sense
will show the way and that the
solution OF the difficulty will be
reached by the horsemen themselves,
for they are vitality interested in the
preservation of sport which is to
many Of them not only an absorbing
occupation but an indispensable
means OF livelihood.
The New York herald., 1921-09-10

To THE New YORK HERALD: Your
medicine under Nothing. Mr.. Com
pers?" was rather mild. Sick as the pa
tient was. yet 1t will do lots Of good II
he takes It.
AS to calling on the President I don't
see how he could muster up courage to
go to the White House to instruct Mr..
Harding In view OF the way he ran UP
and down the country last year trying
to keep him out OF the White House.
But Gomperss influence is dead mostly
w. L. REED.
HARTFORD, Conn.,, September 9.
The New York herald., 1921-09-10
The Italian Muse Here.

The Muse Of the Italian drama has
always been humbly housed in this
city. Theatres abandoned by the in
exorable DEGREES of the burlesque
wheel, unsuited to the cinema and
too old fashioned for the use Of the
Yiddish actors usually serve as her
temples. She thrives surprisingly in
this atmosphere. There is scarcely
a night, winter or summer, that does
not witness it's performance Of the
Italian actors here. Their roper
toire is catholic. From 1.-THE Year Of
the Plague in Naples" down to SEM
BENELLI and D'ANNUNzIo, they put
the drama Of all periods before their
compatriots.
1t was MIMI AGUGLIA who first
added the prestige Of distinguished
name to these troupes. Ever since
her first engagements at the play.
houses on Broadway she has paid
frequent visits to the Italian the
aires of this and other large cities.
So prosperous has her experience
proved that GIOVANNI GRAsso, long
associated with this actress abroad
in the performance of the Sicilian
folk pieces. has come to New York
and selected theatre in the Bowery
as the scene of his appearances.
There is no reason why the local
Italian colony should feel any morti-
fication that the distinguished for
eigner is inviting this country to
witness his art under such modest
circumstances. ERMETE NovELLI and
some Of his predecessors made but
little appeal to the English speaking
public. Nor did their own country
men seem anxious to witness their
appearances here when the scene was
one Of the theatres up town. 1t did
not seem to be question of the
prices; seats in the galleries we're as
cheap as any to be had down town.
The Italian colony could not for
some reason be attracted to it's favor
ties up town, generous as 1t may be
In it's support of the opera.
So there Is greater glory in the
presence Of large audiences at the
theatres in the Bowery than In the
meagre gatherings that greeted the
eminent Signor NovELLI at the Lyric
Theatre or Signora AGUaLIA at the
Broadway Theatre on her first visit
here. The applause Of crowding
compatriots, even IL it echo under
the shabby ceilings OF Bowery
playhouse, has the sound of genuine
appreciation more stimulating to art
and more encouraging than the po-
lite approval Of few, ignorant of
the language which the actors are
speaking.
1t was at one time suggested that
there should be for diplomatic rea-
sons an Italian theatre in this city.
The plan was ultimately abandoned
by the Italian Government-if it was
ever seriously consideration the
ground that no theatre could ever re-
fleet as much glory on Italian art as
the Metropolitan Opera House. which
is so largely Italian in character
Next to this fashionable institution
there could be nothing more credit
able to Italian stage art than the
enthusiastic support of its stars in
the humble theatres of this city.
The New York herald., 1921-09-10
Next Tuesday!
It's up to you

It's up to you
Next Tuesday
TO put 1t through
Next Tuesday.
Just make a note.
Get out and vote
Don't be the goat
Next Tuesday.
It's yours to make
Next Tuesday
Real thing or fake.
Next Tuesday
Gives chance to wipe
The slate and swipe
Things overripe---
Next Tuesday.
Hence don't neglect
Next Tuesday.
And don't expect
Next Tuesday
TO go your way
If you should stay
At home that day
Next Tuesday.
Put Curran In
Next Tuesday.
We must begin
Next Tuesday
To sharpen save
To cut the claws
on Tigers paws.
5ure--Tuesdayl
MAURICE MOI
The New York herald., 1921-09-10

Police field day. Gravesend race frack.
forenoon and afternoon.
Police field days committee, luncheon, Hotel
Commodore. this noon.
Mayor John +. Hylan will speak at a
concert rendered to the Staten Island Cham
Der OF Commerce. Curtis High School, Staten
Island, 500 p. M
DR.. Il. 7. Wherry will give an illustrated
lecture, How to Grow Wild Flowers"
museum building of New York Botanical
Garden. Bronx Park. r. M.
Hall of Fame. New York University, Uni
y,ersity Heights. open to the public. 2 to 8
r. NJ.
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Misled by Gompers.
The Welfare Of Labor Dependent
Upon Respect for Law.

To THE New YORK HERALD COM
mend your editorial article Of August q
regarding the Gompers hallucination.
1t Is a grievous misfortune to honest
labor to be associated with such un-
American principles as those preached
by him. 1t was the same Gompers who
openly intimated he would advise disre-
garding the decisions Of the United
States Supreme Court il adverse to
labor. Yet the welfare Of labor is abso-
lutely dependent upon respect for law.
1t is severe practical commentary
upon a much vaunted educational sys-
tenn which is impotent to prevent thou
sands of laborers from being influenced
to their serious injury by such a man.
JEROME T. CALI.
SEATTLE. Wash, September 4.
The New York herald., 1921-09-10
Three Ages ef n Lawn.
Shaved,
Bobbcd.
Bald.
An Aspiring Upstate Hen.
Ftnm fhc Medinn Trlhflrr.

rom fhe Mfdun Irtourc
Albert a. Smith. who rcsidcs on the
Summer HIii farm, few miles east OF
here. noticed two baby chicks under an
apple tree and began search for the nest.
but was unable 10 find one. While grain
thrcshors were on the farm recently one Of
the mon noticed hen sitting up In the
tree. and upon investigation found the hen
sitting on large limb which was hollow.
with eight baby chicks and two eggs. The
limb was twelve feet from the ground
The New York herald., 1921-09-10
The Greater Evil.

Knieker-Do you think much will be ac-
cornplished by toe armament conference?
Bockcr-Yes. indeed the change OF climate
may cure q lot Of hay fever.
The New York herald., 1921-09-10
Missouri nature student. Discovery

From the Lamar Democrat.
Judge Iscnhower. who has some corn IN
Muddy Creek bottom. says muskrats are cut
ting down the biz, heavy stalks OF corn.
though they are supposed to live chiefly on
small fish and fross.
The New York herald., 1921-09-10

The daily solar energy of the Sa-
hara is estimated at the equivalent Of
5000. 900. 900 tons Of coal. This, IL in
jected in man just back from his
vacation. would make him so per cent.
The New York herald., 1921-09-10
EVENTS TO-DAY.

Highest temperature, so. at & :45 p. NJ,
Lowest temperature. 6S. at Z 80 A. M.
Average temperature, II.
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The Associated Press Ia exclusively entitled
10 the use for republication OF ail news des-
patches credited TO II or not otherwise
credited IN this paper, and also the local
news published herein.
All rights OF republication Of special dss-
patches herein are also reserved.
The New York herald., 1921-09-10

An English railway porter boasts
that he can make his voice heard a
mile. What a man for the Board of
Estimate!
The New York herald., 1921-09-10

women's dress, say the arbiters OF
fashion. will be ten inches from the
ground. The prices will be the depth
of husbands pockets.
The New York herald., 1921-09-10
LOCAL WEATHER RECORDS,

The temperature in this city yesterday. as
shown In the annexed table,
The New York herald., 1921-09-10
Mild Medicine for Mr.. Gompers.

SEATTLE. Wash. September 4.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-24
VAUDEVILLE TROUPE
Is OFF FOR MILTON
Will Play West Florida Towns the
Coming Week-Ends Successful
Engagement Here.

Miller and Pierce and their company.
who have just completed a successful
two weeks engagement in this city,
will leave this morning to fill engage
ments in different towns to the east.
The company plays in Milton Monday
and Tuesday, and from there they ex-
pect to go to DeFuniak Springs,
where they will play Wednesday and
Thursday. Friday and Saturday they
are booked for performances in Ma
rianna.
The company will be known as Miller
& Pierce in Their All-Star Black and
White Revue The performance will
consist of seven acts of vaudeville,
closing with thirty-minute minstrel
first part. The troupe is made up of
the following players: Billie Miller,
Bert LABEL, Gayden Benthal, Miss Jo-
sephine Martinez. Miss Katheri1
Welsh, Joe Peppo, an old timer selected
for quartet work, Oliver Pierce, and Le-
Roy H. Zehrbach. business manager.