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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-18
GENERA CONSIDERATIONS.

The above result showing that the air Of the
subway has not suffered any deteriOra ton OF
any consequence. is not at all surprising when
consider the construction of the subway il
self. IL is practically an air and water tigh-
tube. of which all the openings connect directly
with the atmosphere above.
The floor sides and roof pf the subway are
constructed Of concrete made absolutely air and
water tight by the of taTred felt and coal tar
pitch; consequently 10 Is impossible for the air
of the subway to he contaminated b. ground air
only air which can enter the subway = that
which comes from above the streets IF New
York. This is the same air which enters oar
houses by the windows and by the fresh aiT itI-
lets oS our hot air furnaces 10 is The same air
which enters shops offices. churches aud the
atres Sometimes 10 is perfectly clear and dry.
sometimes 10 is moist, sometimes ~ carries du=l.
hut it is always the same air The only quFS-
ton therefore. for consideration iS whether the
number of persons carried in the subway is
great ina proportion To ITS tuuical air space mat
the air itself viii b" seriously injured by the all
Stractiou of oxygen aud the formation of caraJu
dioXfdc etc. ny the passengers themselves.
Comparisons cannot he made between this sub
way and SubWaNS which have been constructed
in times gone by in other parts Of the world, he-
cause - differences i'm the mode of construction
and i'm the character of the motive power crl-
pIOved in drawing the trains There i~ U0 "ou4-
b,Isrfou cf coal or illuminating gas. etc.. ir fhe
~ keS place IN the lanterns which are employ eI
for signalling purposes. which of course is lb-
soIutely insignificant and Of NO account
'Th- subway contains - t1sttfNt cubic feet ~
air spaCa II S-,G+o persons should be i'm the
subway AT one time there would he an allow
ance- 0f tHp cubic feet pt ai- space for each
mafned twenty minutes in the subway. ami that
passengerS We're carried for twelve hours. frOm
: a m to = p. ~. with this number CCnstautiy
i'm the subway. the total number Of passengers
hours. each one having lee" frs, os air space.
would be. l,-tH''Ntl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-18
report in full follows:
Columbia University.
Departmant of Chemistry.


Professor G. F. Chandler. November rs. 1904.
DT- Thomas Darlington, President OF the D-~
partment Of Health. New-York. n. Y.
My Dear Sir Ia response 10 your request I
have made careful investigation OF the sub
way with view to ascertaining whether il is in
any sense in a condition dangerous to life
detrimental 70 health. and having already So
cured valuable information. and knowing The
great interest the subject has for the citizens OF
New-YOrk. present herewith preliminary
port,
have been assisted in this work by Professor
Charles z PeHew and DIR. Floyd J. Metzser,
both of Columbia University.
have been using the subway ever since II was
thrown open 10 the public and have paid special
attention whenever ' have been in il 10 ali the
conditions which can he observed. I have
noticed the system of construction, the nature.
size and number of the entrance and exit oTar-
ingS and the ventilating openings the condition
Of the atmosphere. both as 10 its effects upou my
senses and in relation % its motion in the sub
way
CHEMICAL. COMPOSITION OF ST-RWAY AIR
As the subject which seems 20 be attracting
most attention is the chemical composition ~
the air in the subway. directed my FIRST rforts
towards asCertaining the chemical composition.
Of this air with special regard to the rarceut-
age of oxygen which il contains. jt having been
alleged that the air of the subway had iu some
manner lost a very large proportion Of its oXy-
gen, and had consequently become >unfr Tor
human beings
According 10 the hest authorities as. for ex-
ample, Dr. John : Billings ju his work Ven
tllation ana Heating the chemical Compositiou
of the atmosphere when uncoUtaminated is as
follows.
ovs,
~ s-u
carbon di5ziie ..... Gas 7- oe.
The composition is not absolutely conzrr7r.
the oxygen being sometimes n little higher and
sometimes a little lower than rbe percentages
gwen above.
Thus far fifty samples or subway air have
been carefully duaiyzrd and the percentage o.
oxygen determined the result being maximum
of 3'ESp and minimum Of 2n:l-stverage PES.
At the same time nine samples Of surface aiv
were examined. showing miximum of - so
and maximum of 30fr-averaSe. ~ 1S. These
samples were collected at the various stations
from the City Hall 70 One-h hundred -aud-Siv-
Jeenth-st.. at the extreme ends Of the platforms
and most remote from the exits entrances.
They taken at various hours Of the day.
from S:J5 a. m. 70 l1:3o y. IN.
From these results " evident that the IN the
subway has not in ease suffered any serious
of and i fer all practical purposes quite easiI
10 the air of the far heaIthfuIucss CON
CeTned dependent upon the percentage of oxygen.
1 append 10 the report a tabular statement
showing the exact conditions and results of thu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-18
POOR PLACE FOR MICR0BE.
Cannot Multiply Because of Dryness
Inquiry to Continue.

IN preliminary report to Health COmriss
sioner Darlington regarding the air conditions
in the subway. Professor Charles F. Chandler
declares that the air there contains very Httls
less oxygen than the outer air. and Is pure
as the air In most houses. Fifty samples Of air
were analysed. taken from stations from the
City Hall to One-hundred-a -and-sixteenth-st Ths
circulation of air Professor Chandler finds sx-
cellent. decided current of air being always
perceptble. Whatever bacteria may be found
in the tunnel will be only such as are found IN
the outer air. he says and IL cannot be said
that the tunnel air viii be breeding place tor
bacteria.
The report in full follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-18
OPENINGS

Between the city Hall AMI t'He-huntire,i- and
fty-seventh-st- there are 40 openings into the
subway nom the air above FOR the entrances and
exit Of passengers.
Between SiXtjeth-St Jld Opa-hundrei -an,I-siN-
teeuth-st. there are twenty-five VentilatiYg eu-
iDes each a feet Wide and Il feet q inches iO. <.
making IA openings iu an. or sixteen opa1irrss
for each mile of the subway. aVeyJG - % Gear
iy one opening for ever- Block. In and oaf ~
these openings the air moves freely with greater
less velocity. according to the strength aud
direction of the wind and according 10 the d's-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-18
SPECIAL EXCURSION TO ST. LOUIS

Noyember - SlSt0 by IVES; Shore. s<a bv Ne-
York Central New Nork to 81 Louis and return
where the great fair s at it~ hest our ticket
agents will GLADLY give fuJI infogmat ation.-Adyt
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-08-20

THE. NAGEL UNDERTAKING CO.,
VIM. E. Nagel Manager, 20S West
Third street, Telephone, Main 1904.
Lady assistant when desired.
Shoes mended while you wait, at
Jarvis 80 East Fourth street. Half
solos, so and Is cents. Prices reason
able for all kinds of repairing. He
can do it on short notice. Jarvis. 80
e. 18th street.
Gen. NJ D. Flower has filed as a
candidate for the Republican nomina-
ton for the legislature in the district
comprising the Seventh ward and
Third and Fourth precincts of the
Eighth ward.
"SMALL" LOAN AND INVEST
MENT CO., Real Estate, Loans, Insur-
ance and Collections. Office Rooms
421-422 Bradley Building, Fifth street
between Wabasha and Cedar We
make small loans.
Messrs. Williams &, Kemp, of the
Cosmopolitan Barber Shop" have put
in a large new stock of the best
brands of cigars and tobaccos. This
is the place to get a good smoke G.
the best tobacco if you 'chews."
The State Savings Eank, corner
Fourth and Minnesota streets, is open
Monday evenings from 6 to 8. Ac-
counts can be started with 81. A little
amount saved every week may some
day stand between you and want.
Mme Nellie Hale has issued invita-
tons to the opening soiree of the
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-08-20

third season of The Autumn Leaf
Dancing School, Monday evening,
Sept. 9Th, at Twining Hall, 721 Hen
nepin avenue.
Hon. Frederick C. Stevens, present
representative from the Fourth Con-
gressional district, on Wednesday filed
with the Secretary Of State as "a can
didate for the Republican nomination
at the primary election to be held Sep
TENDER goth.
HOUSE CLEANING TIME-With
house cleaning comes refitting and re-
furnishing. Pictures can be nicely
framed at the LOWE PICTURE
FRAME CO., AIS Wabasha street. Call
and see our fine line of pictures,
frames and mouldings.
Those of our patrons who desire to
have matter published must get the
same in this office not later than
Thursday afternoon, otherwise it may
be crowded out. No notice will be
taken of any communication that is
not signed by the author.
SAFE DEPOSIT AND STORAGE
VAULTS.-We invite your inspection.
1t costs little to place your papers,
cash securities and valuables in abso-
lutte safety Boxes in our vaults can
be had for 81 per year. Store your
boxes, trunks, etc., with us. North
western Trust Co., 1873 Endicott Ar.
cade.
. Ladies who wish a beautiful COM
plexion will use Mrs. Towards Royal
ing delicacy for softening and healing
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-08-20
STATE FAIR SEMENTS.

kitamura Imperial Japanese Troupe
Has Been Secured for the Week.
Enriched by the addition Of num-
Der of new attractions, the amusement
program at the coming Minnesota
State Fair will be perhaps the finest
ever seen on any fair grounds.
One of the best things yet secured
is the Kitamura Imperial Japanese
Troupe, a band of ten of the wonder
full little people who are making it SO
warm for the Russians in the far East.
These Japs have all the wonderful
agility and strength which character
ICES their people and which has played
so important part in their success
in the present war. At the fair they
will perform a great number of feats
of strength and will appear both after
noon and evenings on the stage IN
front of the grand stand.
Another star attraction might be
called Dode Fisk's Company OF Edu-
Gated Quadrupeds. Mr.. Fisk has
brought out wonderful horse, which
he bitches in a marvellous white road
wagon and drives in all the galts
known to horse flesh. The clever
beast does many tricks and at night
horse, wagon and driver are ll!uml
mated by means of electric lights
which are cleverly arranged and kept
bright by means of storage battery
A comedy mule, a high school, horse
and Mike Rooney, the famous circus
rider, are other features OF Flsk>s ag
creation. .
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-08-20

The Emerald hotel, No. 598 Robert
street, has been newly fitted up and is
now ready for business. Furnished
rooms with or without board. Tran
sient trade solicited. Telephone con-
,nections Mrs. May B. King and Mrs.
H. S. Harrison, proprietors.
Frank Johnson and Ed Smith had
an alteration at Johnson's home, 38l
Sixth street, Sunday night. Johnson
was cut twice with razor by Smith.
johnson was taken to the City hos
'pital where his wound Were dressed
and he will recover. Smith was lock
ed up for trial. r. =
HOWELL &. DAVIS, No. 1856 E. Sixth
street, fashionable tailors. Gentlemen
wishing suits or overcoats of the latest
cuts and patterns should call on them.
ad'es' work also done. Clothing
cleaned, repaired, sponged and pressed
on short notice. Moderate prices.
Goods called for and delivered.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-08-20

Nine. Nellie Hale has issued invi-
tations to the opening soiree of the
Autumn Leaf Dancing School, Mon
day evening, Sept 9Th, at Twining
Hall, 721 Hennepin ave., Minneapolis.
Toots Bevenue early Sunday morn
ing fell from a second story porch at
his house, 1913 West Seventh street,
and was not seriously hurt, though he
suffered a scalp wound. 1t is sup
posed Toots was walking in his sleep.
Nine. Gertrude Alexander, formerly
of Chicago but recently of San Fran
cisco, CAL, the famous ladies' and gen
tlemen's painless chiropodist and man.
tourist, has located in st. Paul at No.
1873 E. Sixth street, Room 1. Ladies'
face, bust and shoulders massage a
speciality; medicated foot massage,
shampooing, hair brushing, etc. Office
hours from 9 a. m. to p. m. Calls to
residences by appointment.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-08-20
c.. N. DICkEY

is a candidate for denomination for
clerk of the district court. For many
yeads he has employed an Afro-Ameri-
can in his office at good salary; but
was compelled to discontinue his SER
vices. If a member of our race is
given a fair chance, is weighed in the
balance and found wanting, it is no
fault of the weigher. Mr.. Dickey does
not charge the race for the shortcom-
ings of an Individual. These facts
should be considered closely when vot-
ing at the primary election for clerk
of the district court.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-08-20

MILLS SANDWICH ROOM, is the
place to go to get your favorite sand
witch. We make all kinds of sand
wiches. We have the best grade of
coffee and the COOKS know how to pre-
pare it; therefore we can serve you a
very excellent cup of coffee. All kinds
of fruits, melons, etc., strawberries
and cream, strawberry short cake, ice
cream, lemonade, in fact every deli
cacy that is in season is always kept
on hand. Open day and night from
800 a. m. to 2:30 a. m. No. 444 Rob-
ert street, between Seventh and
Eighth. John S. Mills, Proprietor and
Manager,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-08-20
GRIP VAN WlNNLE."
At the Grand Opera Hous,

At the Grand Opera House.
For the last week of the FaWcett Co..
at the Grand, commencing Sunday,
August 18th, a grand revival of that
old-time success made. famous by Mr..
Joseph jefferson, rip Van Winkle,'
will be the bill. This popular old play
has delighted theatre-goers all over
the country for many years and the
announcement Of it's presentation al
ways arouses great interest. Mr..
George Fawcett will be seen in the
title role and the play will be staged
in meritorious manner. Local thea
TRIGGERS are preparing to give the
company an enthusiastic send-off dur
ing this the last week.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-08-20
STATE GRAND LODGE HOLDS AN.
NUAL SESSION IN MINNIE

The grand lodge of Masons of Min.
nesota was in annual session yester.
day, being entertained by Anchor
Hilyard lodge. No. O.. In the evening
a dance was held in Holcomb,s hab
Offcers were elected and installed
by Past Grand Master Rufus De Leo
as follows:
Grand Master. w. R. Morris; grano
senior warden, r. S. Brown; grand
Junior warden, p. f. Pendleton; Grand
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-08-20
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 1904.
ii it's Hamm's, it's all right

The series of dances given by the
Informal Club at Minnehaha pavilion
will close on Aug. 29th.
Isn't this lovely weather for Mime
sofa?
Mr.. David King will be absent from
the citv for a week visiting friends
in Chicago.
Phil C. Justus has filed for renomi-
nation as sheriff.
Miss Emma Richardson. of Evan
s,ton, ILL.,, arrived in our city last
week and is the guest of Mrs. J. H.
Jacobs, 1853 Aurora ave.
The public schools will reopen Tues
day, September 9Th.
The primary election will be held on
Tuesday, September Goth.
]. N. Richey, Duluth, was in the
city this week the guest OF T. H.
Lyles, ROndO st. He was delegate
to the meeting Of the grand lodge of
Masons at Minneapolis.
Roomers wanted. Nice comfortable
rooms Apply at 159 La Fond street.
Half soles, sewed, Use; rubber heels,
4Oc; Phone 1862. Jarvis, SO E. 4th.
FURNISHED ROOMS for rent at 522
West Central avenue; all convenien-
ces.
Miss Elizabeth Johnson, Duluth,
who has been visiting Mrs. J. E.
johnson, Western ave., the past
month. left for her home Friday, after
spending an enjoyable visit,
Il haven't paid $500 for a hat since
| began wearing the Gordon, and buy
the BEST
Edwin S. Thompson has filed as
Republican candidate for the Office of
county attorney.
Jackson Surane, $50 Robert street,
has filed for the nomination for sheriff
on the Republican ticket.
Have you called at the new, up-to-
date tonsorial parlor, No. "A E. Fifth
street? Well, you ought to do so.
The Mems Union Club has adjourn
ed for the summer The club expects
to begin it's sessions again the first
Sunday in October.
NJ W: Fitzgerald, the present very
proficient and acceptable register of
deeds, has filed for denomination, with
good show for success.
The Golden Rule has received
large shipment of the Howard shoe
polish, where it may be purchased by
those desiring the same
STRONG & MORGAN, Fire Insur-
ance Agents and Brokers, Room 422
Bradley Building, with the Small
Loan 2nd Investment Co.
Mr.. Howard Wheeler has filed for
the Republican nomination for county
attorney and he will make it warm for
) MS -irals for the coveted honor.
Mr.. George A. Nash, the present
very efficient county commissioner,
has filed for denomination for his Sec
ond term as county commissioner.
When you wish a fine shine call at
Walter Porter's up-to-date shoe shin
ing parlors, No. 10S E. Fourth street.
Shines cents. First-class work.
The Appeal has purchased the press
and outfit of the Richardson Printing
company ana auoed the same 70 Tie
plant. Bring in your job printing
Best work at lowest prices.
Mrs. J. e. Johnson entertained At
torney McCants Stewart, of Portland,
Ore, and Rev. J. C. Reid. of Omaha,
Neb.. last Saturday at 5 o'clock; din
ner.
Gentlemen wishing nice furnished
rooms, with all conveniences, by the
week or month, at reasonable rates,
sho lid apply at the Benton House, 22S
West Third street, up stairs.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-08-20

WILLIAM ARTHUR ROBSON,
CONCERT VIOLINIST.
Pupils accepted in Violin and Cor
let. Address SCI Sherburne Ave., St.
Paul.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-08-20

The Cosmopolitan Barber shop has
put on a new coat of paint and var
nish and beautiful paper and looks
just too nice for anything. 1t would
now seem that the fire never touched
'em.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-08-20

lHallam has been prominent member
of the Ramsey county bar for many
years. He has been an active Republi-
can worker in every campaign. He
was prominently mentioned for attor-
ney general during the recent state
campaign, but refused to make the
run. Mr.. Hallam, by reason Of his
wide acquaintance,.pe personal popularity
and high standing. as lawyer, will
make formidable candidate for the
bench.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-08-20

There is no possession without ap-
probation.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-08-20

roughness, pimples, tan and freckles;
also a perfect vegetable tissue food
for wrinkles and hollows in cheeks,
throat and neck, Man11ufa ctured only
by Mrs. r. G.: Howard. 1852 W. Central
avenue, St. Paul: MINI, Phone, Dale
918-J 2.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-08-20
SAINT PAUL /! I !
a WEEKS RECORD IN MINNEso:
.TA'S CAPITAL.

The SANITY City" and Sanity City
Foiks-Newsy Items of Social, Re-
iieious and general Matters Among
the People. y
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-08-20
MINNEAPOLIS
DOlNGS IN AND ABOUT THE
GREAT FLOUR CITY,"

Matters Social, Religious and General
Which Have Happened and Are to
Happen Among the People of the
City.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-08-20
treasurer, H. B. Howard; grand sec
rotary, B. r. Durant.
Musical and Literary Treat!

s. MUSICAL and Literary Treat! =
Go to Pilgrim Baptist Church Thurs
day evening, Aug. Is. 1904, to the best
literary and musical entertainment of
the season. The very. best talen of the
Twin Cities will be on the program.
The affair will be under the manage
ment of Miss Lulu Howard and given
for the benefit of Pilgrim Baptist
Church Rally Fund. Admission, TWEEN
ty-five cents.
New, Neat and Clean.
Nellie Scott's Home Dining Parlors.
Meals served at all hours. 8 o'clock
dinner specially. 80 Wash. Ave. S.,
in rear. Tel. Main 1875 L.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-08-20

Miss Carrie Richardson of Chicago,
is visiting Mrs. Henry Roberts.
The Preachers Aid Society will give
a chicken fry at the residence of Mrs
Belle Blairs, Wednesday evening, Aug
Goth. Mrs. j. Neal, President.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-08-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Phil. F. Hale. OF Min
neapolis, spent Thursday evening in
the city, visiting friends.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
NEW SHAPES IN SHOES.

When questioned as to the new lasts apt to prove popular sellers in shoes for next spring and summer wear, E. O. Krentler, the Detroit last manufacturer, said: ''In mems shoes the tendency is toward common sense last with straighter lines and a broader toe. For stylish effect, some shoe manufacturers are making sam ples with considerable swing to the outsole, thus giving the swing appear ance without altering the form and comfort of the vamp.
 ''In women's goods, low heels and narrow toes are wanted. Just as a few years ago all the better grade of women's shoes carried high heels, now the call is all the other way, and sim ply because the high heels have been copied to the lower grades of footwear and become common. While the trade does not call for the 'tootpick toes and razor edges, under these terms we have had orders for good many sam- pie lasts that bear on this order, called by some the cottage top,' and from present indications it would not be surprising to see narrow toed colored shoes another summer. .'-Shoe and Leather Reporter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30

The vice president is the only off, cfal nonentity in our system of gov ernment, says J. Adam Bede. He is elected for four years to loaf around the throne and wonder what is going to happen. Incidentally he presides over the senate when In session if he feels like 1t, but is not a member of that body, and has no speaking &C., quafntance with any subject before it. The senate makes its own rules and construes them, and the vice presi- dent IS presumed to commit this fact to memory. He has no patronage, no voice in public affairs, no seat at the council table-no push nor pull anywhere in the scheme of govern ment-but is like a second husband agreed on in advance and held Tn sus- pense and suspicion, who as a matter of taste must not obtrude himself upon the marriage feast nor the bridal tour. His business is to keep still. He is the great American clam, and is held in escrow pending conditions which it is hoped will never occur to make him shuck himself and come out in the open. Though he be a man of parts, his political position is triumph of nonentity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30

The war is once more becoming a factor in the situation, inasmuch as it's early termination, which now seems likely, would relieve the inter- national money markets of the strain which its continuance must impose, says Banker Clews. Port Arthurs fall is imminent. After that, what of Vladivostok, Mukden and Harbin? There are those who believe that a war of exhaustion will follow, and that Russia will simply attempt to tire out her doughty little antagonist
 This is by no means a certainty, for Russia's political, social, industrial and financial affairs are in such a weakened and demoralized condition ito say nothing of the impaired con dition of her army and navy-that the strain of war may be greater upon her than upon Japan. Russia possesses vast territory and enormous resources; but these are undeveloped and her population is steeped in fgnor- ance and widely scattered. In such a struggle mere numbers do not count, but success goes with intelligence and capacity for rapidly organized move ment, particulars in which the Japan csc have proved themselves vastly su- perior to their heavy, stolid foes.