Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 42, Number 78, 12 February 1917 — Page 8

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. MONDAY, FEB. 12, 1917

Genius of J. E. Bundy is Extolled By J. W. Young Famous Art Dealer

' BY W. R. POUNDSTONE Chicago art lovers and Indiana exiles in general who reside In the western metropolis are today paying tribute to the genins of one of Richmond's foremost citizens, J. E. Bundy, the landscape artist "the Riley, of the Art World." In the galleries of J. W. Young, best known art dealer in the middle west, a number of Bundy masterpieces are being exhibited today. The announcement of this exhibit occupied an entire page in the Sunday issue of the Chicago Tribune. The Daughters of Indiana, a Chicago organization, has charge of the exhibit this afternoon and tonight the exhibit will be under the auspices of the Earlham College Association of Chicago. : Exhibit Contains Other Canvases i ,In addition to the Bundy paintings several water color canvases from the brush of another prominent Richmond artist, now a resident of Chicago, Edgar Forkner, are being displayed at the exhibit. It was true of Indiana's great poet, the late James Whitcomb Riley, that bis works did not always meet the approval of the critics but did win for him the undying admiration and appreciation of the American people. Such has been the fate of Indiana's great artist, Mr. Bundy. Art critics have at times belittled the genius of Bundy but in bis published statement Mr. Young writes: "The sale of Bundy's pictures has enabled me to keep my doors open when I could not otherwise have done so. It Is an established fact that among western people the demand for. Bundy landscapes now exceeds that for any other artist His paintings also bring unusually high prices. ' , Is the Highest Compliment Speaking of the Bundy "Heart , of the Beechwoods" in the St. Louis City Art Museum its director, H. C. Ives, who collected from all over the world the painting exhibited at two! American world fairs, says: "I take!

it that' the price paid for this painting, which was given without ; grumbling j

and was unanimously voted for me purchase, is as great a tribute as can be expressed. The fact that it is printed in full, as a cut. in our annual report is, I think, about as high a compliment as can be paid to one of the strongest artist3.6f

our time.

Speaking of the time he first met

Mr. Bundy in this city, twelve , years

ago, Mr. Young, the man who brought

home to the American people a reanza

tion of the remarkable genius of the

Indiana artist, writes, In part: Offers at Low Prices. "I found him at work In a little cot: tage at the edge of Richmond. He was painting water colors about the size of a cigar box lid, which he offered to sell at a very low price. On the wall of the room in which he was working, was a beautiful picture of a woodland scene near Richmond. This picture charmed me greatly. "I had seen others of a similar char

acter in exhibitions ct the Art InstW

tute. They were generally bought on the opening1 day. I asked him what he wanted for this fine painting. He told me that he would not sell pictures like this to an art dealer as they would not pay him enough for tfcem. "He explained that a work like this cost him a great deal of time and effort, that he sent this kind of work to museums for exhibition, and while he did not get much for them even there, yet he was able by making little water colors for art dealers and painting important pictures for museums, to manage to live but was still in debt.

"I told Mr. Bundy that I did not buy cheap pictures, that I was cultivating patronage among people who bought the best pictures and-1 was sure that among my patrons, there were many who would gladly pay a fair price for his best -work. "I asked him if he had more fine paintings, and he told me that he had quite a number of his very best works, and that some day he hoped there might be sufficient demand for his work, so he could get a fair living price for the best works he ever painted. "I asked him if I could see these works. He brought the canvases out of an adjoining room. I had a most delightful forenoon with him. I enjooyed keenly every work that he showed me. I asked him to set a price for each work. He seemed quite upset that some one wanted to buy several of his pictures. It was a serious problem for him to fix what he thought was a fair price on pictures to which he had practically given his life. Bought Several Pictures. "I bought several and told him f thought they were the lowest priced pictures, considering their quality, that I had ever bought When I brought these works home and placed them among pictures by our great American

painters of known reputation they charmed me still , more. Customers bought them at once. "On my next visit te Mr. Bundy I told him I would be glad to take all the pictures he could paint He told me he did not want to make such ail arrangement, that he wanted to feel free to paint just what he pleased and that he could not charge a fixed price for certain sizes, etc. "Bundy's best patron and friend In Richmond at that time was one of the leading bankers, the late John B. Dougan, who owned several fine works by Bundy. . I spent an evening with him and talked over the proposition that I had made Mr. Bundy. Take Over All Pictures. "The transaction ended when Mr. Dougan and myself went over the matter with Mr. Bundy. I agreed to take all the pictures Mr. Bundy painted at his own price,, and that he should be left perfectly free to paint just what he pleased. He was deeply moved and said he had hardly dared to hope that such good luck . would ever come to him. This was the only bargain that Mr. Bundy and myself ever made. I have never asked him to take less, for a picture than he wanted and many times I have told, him his price was too low and have paid him more."

BARTEL'S MEASURE READY TO APPEAR IN LOWER HOUSE

PAVING ORDERS OCCUPY TIME OF WORKS. BODY

New' street paving improvements occupied the attention of the board of public works today;The resolution for the paving of Third street from South A street to the first alley south of North D street was rescinded. The resolution for the paving of South A street from South Second to South Fifth was confirmed. The resolution for the paving of South Fourth street and Fort Wayne avenue, from South A street to North I street was modified, the improvement of the avenue being rescinded but the improvement of the first block of South Fourth street being confirm

ed. Advertises for Bids.

The clerk was ordered to advertise

for bids for the paving of North F

street. North Tenth to North Fir teenth. Nineteen property owners remon

strated against the entire Third street improvement, the remonstrators con

stitute the majority of abutting resident owners, while a remonstrance signed by eleven people protested gainst the paving of South Third, Main to South A. The board agreed With the property owners that before North Third street was paved that section of the street between North D street and the first alley south of North D should be widened. , Three of six abutting resident owners on South A between South Second and Fifth streets remonstrated against the improvement of that street CAKING COMPANY GETS PLANT SITE

COUNTY ACCEPTS HOSPITAL SITE; PLANS TRANSFER

County commissioners in executive session with members of the county council and the Commercial club health committee late Saturday afternoon decided to ' accept' the gift of Smithdale from Mrs. Clarissa Smith

and her daughter, Mrs. David Esteb. It had previously been decided that the gift would be accepted but Commissioners Seaney and Simpson favored having the gift accepted jointly by Wayne, Union and Fayette counties. Mrs. Smith said any arrangement decided upon by the local commissioners would be satisfactory to her. Guard Against Complication. - "To avoid ' complications which might arise in the future if the $21,000 gift were accepted jointly by the thre; counties," the commissioners decided to accept it for Wayne county for a "county tuberculosis hospital or other benevolent purposes." There will be a provision in the deed so that the homestead can be used as a tri-coun-ty institution if the commissioners sec fit to make such arrangements. , Commissioner Seaney said Saturday that it is possible Wayne county will establish the hospital without the assistance" of Fayette and Union counties after, an' agreement has been effected with the neighboring counties whereby they will send tubercular people to the Wayne county institution and pay their expenses on a per capita basis.

U. S, REJECTS PEACE NOTE OF GERMAHY

"(By Associated Press) 1 WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 United States replied to Germany's proposal discussing submarine situation by declining to enter into any negotiations while proclamation . for unrestricted warfare remains in effect and until Germany restores pledges given Sussex case. ":-

(By Associated Press) ; INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 12. The Bartel house bill, -which, if made into a law, will enable cities to decide for themselves by election, whether " or not they esire to establish a commission or commission-manager form of government, is likely to make its appearance on the floor of the house of representatives this week. The house committee on cities and towns held two meetings to discuss the bill during the last week and it is "said will report the bill for passage without making many, changes. The bill carries out one of the pledges of the Republican state platform and one of the recommendations of Governor Goodrich, made in his message to the legislature. The bDl would give cities the right to determine at an election what form of local government they prefer. If a majority of the voters of any city of the state should determine to adopt ihe commission or commission-manager form of government the bill provides for the carrying put of the wishes of the voters. Provision of the Two Plans Under the commission plan the bill provides for the election of five commissioners, one of whom would be elected as head of the commission, or mayor, by . the commission. Salaries are fixed in the bill for the commission members, the head of the commismission to receive 25 per cent, more than the other members of the commission. Full provisions for the conduct of the city's business in all Its branches of government are made in the bilL The commission-manager form is similar except that the commission is empowered to select a city manager at a salary fixed by the provisions of

the bill for cities of the different clashes. The city manager, under the provisions of the bill, would have wide authority, subject to the final action cf the commission. - The bill was drafted, it is said, along the lines in harmony with the successful working of similar plans in cities of other states. .

Zero Weather Raises Bans Upon Fishing

In the early watches of the night

the telephone at police headquarters

jangled and tbrougn tne earpiece came the- startling information that a man had been seen fishing in Glen Milier

lake. At that time the thermometer

mercury was flirting with the zero mark. "What do you mean, fishing?" questioned Sergeant Staubach, . He was informed that the fisherman had cut a hole in the ice through

which "opening had come a regular

parade of skillfully hooked flsb. ; "Anv man who will eo to the trouble

in zero weather to cut a hole in the ire so he can eet a mess of cam ain't

violating the constitution and its by

laws and is entitled to alt the tun he ran eet out of the alleged snort." re

plied the sergeant, hanging up the

receiver.

City Statistics

Sick Swain Carries $171 in His Belt

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: He loved a girl in Clinton, Ind., and j she would have none of him, so Joe ; Factor, a Slavock, announced his in- j tention of killing himself while stand- i ing in a north-end saloon Saturday ' night, a plan to which the saloon keep- j

er entered vigorous objections. The police were notified and Factor was escorted before Sergeant Staubach. In his trousers pocket $5 was found. : "Got any more money?" inquired the sergeant. "Sure," replied Factor, and produced $100 from a belt pocket "Got any more?" Staubach inquired jokingly. "Sure," Factor answered, at the same time producing $66 from another belt pocket. "Turn him upside down and shake him. This guy is a human mint," shouted the astonished sergeant, but Factor insisted that he had produced his last nickle. Sunday his fortune was restored to. him on a promise that he leave town at once.

The German press reports a gratifyingincrease in the national schools of Poland since German occupation.

NO "MARKETS TODAY

(By Associated Press) CHICAGO, Feb, 12, -The ; Chicago board of trade and other leading grain exchanges cf the United States were closed today, on account of Lincoln's birthday.

Don't say "Break fast Food" -say " Shredded Wheat " for while you no doubt mean Shredded Wheat, you may get one of those mushy porridges that are, a ; poor substitute for the crisp, delicious shreds of baked whole wheat that supply all the nutriment for a half day's work. Two Biscuits with milk or cream make a nourishing meal at a cost

of a few

cents-

Made at Niagara Falls, N. Y.

BRITISH CRAFT SUNK

According to announcement made eome time ago the Richmond Baking company practically has acquired the ' office building of the old Garr, Scott plant 'with vacant lots north of It on Sixth street.A modern baking plant to cost $50,1 000 Is proposed for the site. The site has a frontage of 160 feet and Is 250 feet deep. It was owned jby Rudolph G. Leeds and George W. Miner. 1 New buildings for the baking company are made necessary by expansion in business.

Deaths and Funerals. : WILSON Word received here yesterday announces the death of Mrs. Ann J. : Wilson, widow of the late Stephen B. Wilson, at her home in Indianapolis. Mrs. Wilson formerly lived on a farm near Lewisville, Ind. She is survived by two children, Mrs. Addle McWhinney, of Indianapolis, and Charles E. Wilson, of Chicago. Mrs. Wilson was a sister of Mrs. Emily S. Hutton, who is now in California. The funeral will be at Lewisville, Tuesday afternoon. HAMILTON George W. Hamilton, aged 65 years, died at his home, 1217 Harris street, Sunday . afternoon. Death was due to pneumonia. The funeral arrangements have not been announced. Friends may call any time. BURDSALL Funeral services for Thomas H. Burdsall, of Dayton, O., will be held at the home of John T. Burdsall, 220 Linden avenue, Tuesday morning at '10:30 o'clock. The Rev. J. P. Chamness will officiate. Interment will be at Centervllle. Friends may call any time after Monday noon.

FOUR HOMES ENTERED

(By Associated Press) LONDON, Feb. 12. The sinking of the British steamer Netherlee is reported by Lloyds. The Netherlee, 4,227 tons gross, was last reported on her departure from Philadelphia Jan. 21, for Dunkirk, France.

Toronto discusses the propriety of establishing municipal stores as a weapon against the high cost of living.

-LOW COST-

and guaranteed settlements is what you get when insured with the OLD MICHIGAN MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. H. N. Young, Gen, Agt. Phone 2657

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A diamond lavallier, a jeweled fraternity pin 8nd an overcoat were taken by burglars from the home of Carl Lango, 201 South Twelfth street, Saturday afternoon. - Three-other residences were entered but the thieves secured no loot In these homes, Fred Renk, 305 South Ninth, L, A. Schwan, 135 South Eleventh, and Mrs. Elvira Kramer. 123 South Thirteenth, . The police believe the robbers left town shortly after their raid.

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