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New-York tribune., 1915-03-21

politics. The main point to be con-
sidered is, in any event, that all these
Jurisdictions must be organized to as
sure uniformity of the administration
Of the building laws in all the bor-
oughs.
Some forty years ago, for one rea-
son or another, those officials having
charge of the granting Of building per
mits purposely refused permits in or
der that the owner would be compelled
to hire certain lawyers and go TO GER
tain judges to obtain orders directing
those in authority TO grant the building
permit.
The reason for this legal. though
questionable, system was obvious. and
the abuses became so great that
method Of appeals was inaugurated
whereby politics were entirely ehmi-
mated and whereby a citizen could ap-
neal from the Superintendent Of Build
lnRs when he had a personal prejudice
a"ainst the applicant, when he misin-
terpreted the law, when he had peculiar
ideas OF his own or when. as In the
olden days, it might have been a plain
ho'd-up"
This board OF appeals, as now CON
sututed, Is known as the Board OF
Examiners II has no authority, as is
supposed by some, TO make new laws.
10 can only act on such matters where
the superintendent refuses to act in
relation TO matters where IAN equally
good or more desirable" method Is de
sired. This board for many years has
been composed Of experts well qualified
90 decide such matters, and there has
been no complaint. and surely for a
period of forty years, 4 there had been
any serious complaint, abuse or cor
ru?'on, IL would have been brought to
light
The theory Of this board, which has
New-York tribune., 1915-03-21

worked out in practice, Is to p'g. p'...'
the citizen against Official opp,..S,.,l,
although a citizen always has 'he -. 80,
to go to court. such method y ~, /.
sive and entails so much de,ay '' ~.
has no practical value IN ouii0'n'
ters. ,,s,
The Board OF Examiners perl1o.,,..,., q
same functions in building sI msI "A.
the grand jury does IN crlhi,Ins NJ ,r,,!
ters. Few people know tnat 49,, sns Z,
jury's primary object Is 70 pl,,l ri
expense Of being uniustly see.is,s se..ss, p
put on trial, and 10 prevent '''
fetal oppression. I'M
In any reorganization i Wo., o.s,, !si
pity 20 aboi >h or modify th1 1rPrs.-I.srs
good vested IN the Beard o. tA.eh
which is solely Efficient oeS''
politically independent .on,os!
The Board Of Examiners Is Wv, .,l, -
Of me- selected from various 'I,i,,..
ganizations, and It might Oe Il, bsi
to revise the list, ln we" " ,,s, siI
that some Of the orgsniIS., ,lS.' "a! %
have outllyed their useiuIhen ,st Z
no longer truly represen'aIN's rs''
might also be advisable TO hJ
10 the professional element -, ,.i.
board. and would sugge" ,,se.s5.
purpose the addition OF a .ssr 81
engineer. a mechanical ehs,Iie., 81
an architect from orGanlIsssa.,I
already represented on ine - 80 ~
The essentials Of such .Ts,n 2
that il be independent shS S.,s h o!
the matters that come !s 9s'S.' ~ ,lspz
~ y 'a. are these essentials ths' '.,,sy |"
representatives chosen tFon ,i,sd y
tons of high standing, or!s5 or!!s5 ass
the purpose OF improving sa1,Sr.gts
the qualifications Of men .s.sIs,ssn's
such professions as eiyiI ..I,sbixsiS'
mccbaIical engineering
and fire prevention i,. shog-
The Board Of Examiner ne ~
be empowered to ehsnss ehs0.reS %
neither should il be emPow.o,s, >, i"y
on arv rules and resu,aiiii' reg l.ii II
Tbe Lockwood biI. can, can, ,ss rr, 4
chances be made 20 NEE, .,,ollinf
Rureaa 'Yr Of Standards. eomP'
ferent superintendent
New-York tribune., 1915-03-21

BY pROFESSOR ALI KED ". NEb' bo'
Lecturer on Real Estate Law, New
York Law School; Chairman New
York Torrens Law Committee, Real
Estate Board of New York.
Registration Of real property under
the so-called "Torrens law" has been
discussed in the papers during the last
few weeks, especially by the Hon. John
j. Hopper, Register of New York Coun-
ty. His article, which appeared on Sat
urday, the 9th inst, was largely de-
voted to a criticism of the committee
Of the Real Estate Board Of New York
CITY. which has been endeavOring to
improve that law and bring 1t into
more active operation.
The New York Torrens law was en-
acted in 1908, during the adminlstra-
tion of Governor Hughes, and 1T re
ceved the signature of that eminent
jurist after a very careful study by
him. II has not been failure IN Its
working; but time has had to elapse,
as has been true even to greater eX-
tent in most other states where the
system prevails, for its constitution
ality to be settled and for some of the
vagaries and impossible pretenslons OF
its overzealous friends 20 be brushed
aside.
The constitutionality Of the New
York statute has quite recently been
practically settled. The dawn Of a new
era in the working Of the act has thus
appeared. And the careful revision Of
the committee of the New York Real
Estate Board not entirely composed
of lawyers, as Mr.. Hopper asserts, but
consisting of three representatives of
title companies, five other lawyers and
four practical real estate operators -
has been accordingly done in an ear
nest endeavor to perfect the system
and make it more smoothly and eco
nomically workable. 1t is hoped and
believed that the results of these la
bors will soon be enacted into law,
through the Boylan-Ahern bill now in
the Legislature, as amendments to the
registration statute.
It is very unfortunate that at such
a time one who must be recognized as
genuine friend of this method of
dealing with titles, as Mr.. Hopper must
be, should present to the Legislature
Gn his Bennett Bourke bill proposed
amendments which, if adopted, would
practically nullify all the utility Of this
beneficent statute. What he has been
trying to infect into the law would, as
heretofore explained. throw the pro-
cedure into chaos and make it uncon-
stitutional; endeavor to roll up large
insurance fund, which would be use
less and the attempt TO make which
would also strike at the constitutional
ity of the law; take the work Of ex-
amining titles for registration from
the practical experienced lawyers and
institutions that know how 10 do it
and put it into the hands of many in
experienced and indifferent public Off
cials, and deprive land owners who de-
sire to get the benefit of a judgment
under the statute, without keeping
their titles registered, Of the ability TO
do so.
The hearing before the committee Of
the Legislature on the two bills, during
the past week, showed that careful
lawyers and practical business men and
real estate dealers alike have little pa
tience with complaints such as Mr.
Hopper makes about how men or cor
pOrations have heretofore regarded this
law, or with unsupported charges such
New-York tribune., 1915-03-21
BRIGHT Future for 57th Street

southwest corner Of Fifth Avenue and
Fifty-seventh Street, with the &. w
Morse dwelling, adjoining on Fifth
Avenue, also owned by Harry Payne
Whitney, to August Heckscher in De-
cember, 1912, let down the big bar
rier TO a business invasion in the
street. The sale was made without any
restriction as TO business. This was 4
surprise in real estate circles, as Mr..
Whitney was reported to have said he
would not let trade claim the property
while his mother-in-law, Mrs. Wander
bilt, occupied the house on the oppo-
site corner.
Mr.. Heckscher at the time was re-
ported to have paid $2.000,000 for the
property The following year he
bought the four story dwelling house
adjoining the Whitney house at West
57th ST., also the abutting four story
dwelling at and West 56th St, max
ing a combined plot containing 8,76O
square feet. lIo improved the Fifth
av. corner with a three story taxpayer,
estimated to cost 100000.
One fine dwelling house after an
other in 57th st. was taken over by
trade following the Whitney sale.
With the activity that has already
taken place in 57th ST., that street is
the only great crosstown thoroughfare
south Of Central Park for present day
builders to transform into a business
centre. For this reason experts say it
offers an opportunity for realty gold
nuggets that may not occur again in
a decade.
Business that has invaded this sec
tion of 9th st. caters chiefly to wom-
ems wear and to shops for art and
antique dealers. At the southeast cor
ner of Sixth av. and 57th st. is the
Sherwood Studio Building, on a plot
g5xlO0.1l feet. II has been land
mark in the district for many years.
The upper part Of the building is de-
voted TO studios. The suites arc ar
ranged in four rooms and bath The
front of the building has windows of
extremely large size, affording an
abundance OF light On the ground
floor are stores. This building was pur-
chased in May, 1910, by Harry j. Luce,
president of the Acker, Merrall e. Con-
dit Company.
Many of those who patronize the
57th st. business establishments travel
in automobiles There Is no carline
in the thoroughfare, and, owing TO the
width of the street, there IS no con-
gestion Of vehicles, which appeals to
persons going there in automobiles.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-21
AN INDUSTRIAL CAMPAIGN
Movement Started by the
Bronx Board Of Trade.

The Bronx Board Of Trade is making
elaborate preparations for an early
launching Of an industrial campaign to
bring new industries into the borough.
George s. Ward, vice-president, Is ex-
ofIicio chairman of the bureau, and
+. A. Wurzbach, Louis V. Fox, Albert
Goldman, Charles Schneider, Albert J.
Schwarzler and George n. Reinhardt
arc the members. They are now plan
ming an industrial upbuilding In The
Bronx.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-21
URGE WORK ON STATION
Planned for 149th Street by
New York Central.

The traffic and waterways bureau of
the Bronx Board Of Trade. Of which
Ofn J. Stephens is chairman. has
asked an interview with Alfred Ii.
Smith, president of the New York Cen
tral, IN order 10 urge an immediate
start on the work on the new railroad
station 10 be erected 80 l49th ST..
The railroad authorities nave alrcady
signifed iu q letter 20 the board their
intention 10 erect the station. hJt have
not as vet stated when The construction
Will begin
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HOW TO REVISE
BUILDING LAW

Continued from page 1
New-York tribune., 1915-03-21

HOLY PAROCHlAL SChoO| t,,uAor
the modern edueauon"' Ou"6
New-York tribune., 1915-03-21

BY PROFESSOR ALFRED e. REEVES.
Lecturer on Real Estate Law, New
York Law School; Chairman New
York Torrens Law Committee, Real
Estate Board of New York.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-01
Swatch Niaht."


Watching the old year die and the
new year come In to take its place Is
an old and worldwide custom. In pa
gan lands there used to be solemn
fasts and auguries Of blood, by which
they sought to read the future. The
Catholic church holds high mass just
ut the hour of midnight, and the Greek
church has similar observances. In
pioneer days, when our own country
was young at heart and full of faith.
there was the sacred and never to be
forgotten watch night, the last night
Of the old year. Then it was that the
people met for prayer and praise. and
at the solemn hour Of midnight. just
when the old year vanished and the
New Year came before them. then did
they shake hands in loving friendship.
beg forgiveness for unkind feelings or
deeds Of the past and promise amends
for the future. consecrating all by mu-
tual resolutions. by good thoughts and
hope and faith. This old time watch
festival was most solemn. Beautiful and
impressive and is still observed in many
places.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-01

sun Until sun and ut night drenchins
their dtnsy pillows with the tears q
despair - their aching hearts take
II all to Coo in prayer. Civilization
strikes them . blow when 1t should
give them . crown, and their only
friend 10 he who broke bread with
beggars ard said: Come unto me all
ye that arc weary and heavy laden and
! will give You rest"
Oh, America! The land of the frea
and the home Of the brave, the
worlds custodian Of chivalry. the
champion Of human rights and the de.
fender of the oppressed-shall we per-
NIT our maidens fair to be torn from
the h%earthstone by the ruthless hand
of destiny and chained to the plow?
Shall we permit u faithful wives.
whom we covenanted with God to cher
ish and protect, to be hurled from the
home to the harvest field. and our
mothers dear to be driven from the old
arm chair to the cotton patch?
In rescutng our citizens from the
forces of civilization, can we not apply
to our fair Dixieland the rule Of the
sea-"women and children irst?"
There must be q readjustment Of
the wage scale Of industry 80 that the
women can be taken from the field or
gwen a reasonable wage for her serv.
ices. Perhaps the issue has eve been
fairly raised, but the Farmers Union.
with q membership of ten million, puts
its organized forces squarely behind
the issue and we now enter upon the
docket Of civilization the Ease Of The
Woman in the Field" and demand q
immediate trial
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-01
Various New Year Customs.

Everywhere and in all ages We End
the custom Of visiting on New Years
day. and the student of folklore sees
in this a.beautiful meaning. For. as
the coming year knocks ut u doors.
laden with gifts. SO we should visit
each other and exchange kind. words
and wishes. In Scotland this is called
''first footing" and there is a fancy
that good or evil comes into the house
with the FIRST footer." In many parts
of the world the first day of January
is a fav0rite n for weddings. and
many are celebrated then. but in Siam
and other Asiatic countries 1t is the
day Of funerals. Those who die in the
course Of the previous year n Of
course. buried in due season. but the
funeral pomp is postponed for New
Years day and then celebrated with
proper emphasis.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-01
Tempsrina Springs.

Some spring makers use a method Of
drawing temper known al 'blazing
or" says the Blacksmith and Wheel.
wright. This way has certain advan-
tages. among which is that of seldom
heating the steel too hot. Among the
disadvantages are those of underheat.
ing the steel and its consequent break
ages. There Ia also the difficulty Of
knowing Just when the steel Is heated
enough to ''blaze." Briefly described.
this method is the heating Of the hard
ened steel and then dipping it in oil or
spraying it as you please. The heat
ing is then continued until the oil will
take flre and ''bIaze OF" from every
portion Of the metal surface This is
where the method gets its name.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-01
Car. Of Tires In Winter.

A tire dealer who has studied the
a Of tires IN the winter insists that
car that are being laid up during cold
weather should be stored without their
tires and that the latter should be put
where they will be protected from sc
vere cold. as violent changes In TEN
perature have a deteriorating effect on
the rubber. He suggests that the tires
be washed carefully before being put
away and that the oil and bits Of for
eign matter that have worked their
way into the surface of the tires be n
moved. Kept at a uniform tempera
ture where they will not get too cold
this dealer says that the tires will be
In fine condition for the next springs
campaign.-Automobiie Dealer.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-01
Theatrical illusion Apparatus.

A ROrdentown IN. - inventor has
secured Il patent for an illusion ap
paratus. In which q background and
foreground are provided in connection
with a treadmill and q movable rep
r%esentation Of a vehicle or car, which
Gun be moved toward and from the
treadmill. so that u person on the
treadmil can convey the. impression
to the audience that he Is apparently
In pursuit Of the vehicle and can fall
or otherwise produce amusing effects
in stimulating an effort to overhaul the
oar
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-01
FOOD VALUES.
How to Get the Best Results by Bal.
ancing Ones Diet.

How to Get the Best Results by Bal.
aneins Ones Diet.
Ham and eggs, Il glass Of milk. a
piece of custard pie with cheese" This
order goes forth not only once, but
hundreds of times daily in our restau-
rants from business men.
In the tea rooms another order goes
forth frequently. "Ill have some waf-
6es and honey, a cup Of chocolate aud
a French pastry"
These meals are all wrong, and a
further glance at them will show why.
Here We have the business man order
ing eggs, meat, milk, custard and
cheese-the five most important foods
of the same class-protein. In other
words, he Is taking the same kind Of
food in five different forms. and his
meal therefore is really only n kind
of food taken I'D libitum. His wife in
the tea room eats wafles. strip, choco-
late and pastry. Again our different
forms of the same kind of food. &c that
her meal is all starch. sugar and fat.
Now, no meals so one sided car be
healthful. A hasty glance would per-
haps lead us to believe that the mans
lunch was more wholesome than the
woman's, but both are dietetically bad.
The ideal meal is composed of four
different elements-the proteid or mus
Gle forming. the sugar. starch or fat
forming, the fat or heat forming and
the mineral elements which add flavor.
refreshment and tonic qualities. The
balanced" meal must have some of
each of the four qualities represented
in the foods which compose it. In this
way all the needs of the body are sup
piled by every meal. and no one need
is oversupplied.
If we had taken the eggs from the
first lunch and added them to the waf.
fles Of the second. and put in a vegeta-
BILE or fruit salad we would have had
a nearly perfect meal. From the eggs
there are protein, the waffles give
starch and fat. and the vegetable or
fruit would give the necessary watery
and f1avorful qualities to make the
meal satisfying. energy producing and
refreshing.
1t is exceedingly simple to plan home
meals or to choose meals from Il bill
of fare after the balanced plan. Sc
lect one food from each Of the four
groups or such combinations that will
give the four different food qualities
Here are some. wrong combinations:
Eggs. meat. cheese. milk (too much
protein). rice. spaghetti, bread (too
much starch, fried potatoes. dough
nuts. croquettes (too much starch and
fat. wafles, chocolate, cake. pastry
(too much sugar and fat. vegetable
salad, baked apple, vegetable soup (toe
much water and mineral.
Here are the same foods in correct
combinations: Vegetable soup. eggs.
pastry; meat. vegetable salad. dough.
nuts; cheese. rice. cake: milk. spa.
ghetti. baked apple.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-01
KEEPING COAL IN BOUNDS.

be about six inches from the back and
above the bottom This slant is just
sufficient to allow the coal to drop
down without having a tendency to
roll out of the door. at the front The
bottom of the bin is extended out in
front of. the door to permit easier
shoveling of the coal. The v may
be lust a plain hinged board. to keep
the dust from passing U every time
the coal pile settles slightly.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-01
POPULAR MECHANICS
Cars In STORAGE.

Automobiles that are being stored By
the owner for the winter season should
be drained Of their gasoline. This 10
easy enough to do and gets rid of a
fire hazard that may amount to a
great deal. It is always possible for a
slight leak to develop in the gasoline
pipe or the carburetor. and the small
est leak will In time cause enough gas
oline to accumulate below to make
combustion certain If a carelessly toss
ed match happens to light in 1t. 1t ia
also a good idea t drain the radiator
to prevent the water from. freezing
and to drain the crank case and clean
1t thoroughly SO that the car will start
with clean. fresh oil. free of gum and
dirt when the owner is ready to s It
again.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-01
Radiator T~herVnemstsr.

An automobile novelty that seems to
have appealed to a great many people
- the thermometer mounted on the
radiator cap with it, stem projecting
into the radiator spout It registers
the temperature Of the water ID. the
radiator. and hence Of the motor. very
accurately. for the water used in cool.
ing the engine b certain to have q
temperature almost equal to that Of
the engine. I
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-01
now TO PRESERVE PolsE
AND BEAUTY.

When the eyes are tired and
dulled, as after motoring. 3 Ell
ther an eye lotion bath or one
made Of water to which q little
boracic powder or witch hazel
has been added. Keep the eyes
open in the water. This both
strengthens and brightens them.
Knitting the brows when read
ing OF working is a habit certain
to produce disfiguring lines on
the face.
A good authority says that box
ing and fencing are not good ex-
ercises for brain workers. They
should select long walks, swim
ming or something of a similar
nature where. after the move
ments are once learned. the di-
rection Is governed by the spinal
nervous system.
The following astringent lotion
is one Of the best that can be
had: One and one-half ounces Of
witch hazel, one-half ounce Of
tincture Of benzoin. one ounce
spirits of wine and five ounces
Of orange flower water.
Many women allow their faces
to become tense and set and
then wonder why lines develop.
Relax the muscles. cultivate a
pleasant expression and remem-
Der that lips which curve up
ward and smile are much more
attractive than the dropping sort.
Oily hands may be made COM
Portable and touchable by wet
ting them once or twice a day
while clean with cologne alcohol
or toilet vinegar.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-01

iiow 70 Make . Useful knife and Sells.
sors 9harpsner.
There is nothing more useful In the
kitchen than q board covered With
emery paper. It Is splendid for sharp
eninR knives and scissors and useful
In removing rust from steel knives and
forks. Get a board six inches long,
two inches wide and one thick. Cover
with emery cloth. This puts q smooth
edge on carving knives the same % .
stone.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-01
IH.,, pl.t., M.d. Of w..h.r..

A good. s%erviceable heel plate which
will wear 40 we'll 40 any store article
can be made from q common iron
washer. In selecting the washer q size
should be taken which best conforms
to the outline Of the heel. This can be
cut with q chisei or hacksaw to the
size Of segment desired. after which 1t
should be drilled and countersunk for
the screws OF nails necessary to fasten
It to the shoe heel.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-01

Hew 70 Make the Marble Table Top
Useful.
Lucky is the housewife who has sent
her marble top table to the attic in
place Of the secondhand store, for she
can 6nd good use for II. No better
molding boarding was ever invented
than this marble slab. Place 1t near
the baking materials. where no need.
less steps may be taken, and the, bak.
ing will be q source Of comfort. II
viii also be5a saving and . convens
fence for setting hot things when takel
from the stove. In keeping the marble
clean there Is no scrubbing with q
brush, for a washing Of hot water and
soap will thoroughly cleanse II.