HERR VON BETHMANN HOLLWEG, THE GERMAN CHANCELLOR,
LEAVING THE REICHSTAG

The peace proposals announced December 12 by Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg have been received with the greatest interest both among the warring nations and in America, and have made the Chancellor, as Germany's mouthpiece on this great occasion, more than ever a figure of historic importance

A CHRISTMAS SHIP FOR STARVING ARMENIANS

The picture shows the loading of the naval collier Cæsar at the Bush Terminal, Brooklyn, with foodstuffs, clothing, and medicinal supplies for Syrian relief. The cargo is consigned to the American Consul at Beirut, and represents a part of the American contribution for the relief of starving and expatriated Syrians and Armenians

A PRIZE-WINNING PICTURE AT THE WINTER EXHIBITION AT THE ACADEMY OF DESIGN, NEW YORK CITY

The picture, entitled "Charlotte," is by Mary D. Page, and received the Julia B. Shaw prize

The bust above shown is of bronze, and is the work of C. S. Pietro, of New York. It was unveiled recently at Madison, Wisconsin, at the State University, to which the bust was presented by Mr. Thomas E. Brittingham, a resident of Madison. Addresses in eulogy of the eminent naturalist were made by Dr. Van Hise, President of the University, and others

PHOTOGRAPH BY PRESS ILLUSTRATING SERVICE

ABRAHAM LINCOLN

This statue, of heroic size, which has recently been completed by the sculptor, George Grey Barnard, is to be presented by Mrs. Charles P. Taft and others to the city of Cincinnati