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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07
Cities Agree to Give
Women Mems Pay
Chambers of Commerce Re-
ply to Mrs Cats Plea
for Equality

Washington. May G The rule o.
equal pay for equal work for women
who take the places of men on military
duty is likely 70 be adopted by bust
ness men the country over. according
TO letters from chambers OF com
merce received az National American
Woman Suffrage Association head
quarters, in reply 10 the recent appea.
of Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait, the
president
Washington. d. c., New York City.
Newark, Binghampton, y. y; Cincin-
natl, Altoona. Providence. Grand Rap
ids. Lexington and Ashland. KY; Wei
lington, Kan. and Helena. Ark. are
among the cities represented in the re
plies received. Some Of them pledge
unqualified support to the movement
and the others state that the question
will receive the careful consideration
of their governing boards.
Mrs. Cats letter was addressed to
the chambers of commerce Of 500
cities. and asked for the cooperation or
the trade bodies in the protection OF
women workers against the dangers
accompanying the new and sudden IN
dustrial pressure under war conditions
Mrs. Gait has called upon the suffrage
leaders in each locality TO obtain, II
possible. the direct cooperation OF
their local chambers OF commerce, AMI
TO appoint vigilance committees %
watch conditions in industrial estab-
GshmentS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07
American Is Inventor
Of French ct ear" Gas
Baltimore Doctor Expected Ii
to Overwhelm Enemy in
One Big Drive

Baltimore. May 6.-The lachrymose,
or tear" gas used by the Allies is
the invention Of DR.. Robert W. Wood,
professor Of experimental physics at
Johns Hopkins University. Professor
Wood sent the formula for 1t 10 a
friend, Professor Cotton, in Paris, IN
the first months of the war as his con-
trbution to the cause OF France, and
il was turned over to the French War
Department.
The minutest particle OF the gas in
the air closes the eye and starts the
tears. Professor Woods plan was to
have it used in one big drive. He
planned not only 20 overcome the first
line trenches but all the supporting
lines and the artillery as well.
Professor Wood said tonight: Il
sent the formula for the gas TO Pro-
fessor Cotton with the idea of break
ing the trench deadlock. The gas is
benzyl- or choracetone vapor.
IL produces temporary blindness, but
no permanent injury, and It's use was
in no way in violation of the Hague
conventions or the usages Of ciyiliza-
ton. The blindness disappears when
the vapor is exhausted, but when man
can't see he can't shoot"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07
Mrs. Gait Answers Wood
Cites Work Of Women in War In
Defending Suffrage

Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait. president OF
the National American Woman Suffrage As
ISOLATION, issued yesterday a statement in
tended TO allay the fears of Henry A. Wise
Wood, who, she says, expressed the belief
that women of the nation would refuse 20
accept the responsibilities placed upon them
By war
What woman il it," Mrs. Gait asks,
that Mr. Wood has IN mind when he sets
woman over in fenced-of place. sacred 10
weakness and gentleness. and not 20 be dis
turbed by the alarums and dangers Of war
Not. surely. the women Drawing shot and
she'll on the battlefield in charge Of am
buance transports. Not. surely. the women
ia the munition plants. facing in their
daily occupation dangers almost As sure and
rs deadly. And il not the women Doctor,
surgeons. nurses, army cooks. munition
workers. farmers merchants. teiegraphers,
mechanics and family providers, who then
Why. the little group Of privileged. leisured
women. VINO. and who only. are opponents
OF woman suffrage.
In this critical hour America is to be
congratulated on having men at the helm Of
the ship Of state with clear appreciation
of the capabilities. adaptablites and burdens
OF the American woman-men who have
been quick 10 apprehend her potentlalti2s
in war time and quick to requisition them
for the need Of the nation"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07
$4,000 Pledged
For Jews at Concert
Nathan Straus Starts War
Relief Fund at Hippo
drome with $4,000

Nathan Straus subscribed $4,000 for
Jewish war relief last night at a con-
cert and meeting in rhe Hippodrome
His gilt was followed by hundreds
more. and within a quarter OF an hour
a quarter Of a million dollars had been
pledged toward the $1O,oOO,OOO Jewish
war relief fund.
Mr.. Straus began with denuncia-
ton Of those rich Jews who have been
silent through all the appeals for aid
lie suggested a plan 10 shame these
rich Jews by publishing their names
far and wide.
Judge otto Rosalsky called Mr..
Straus the greatest Jew in the coun-
try" He emphasized the fact that,
Will, the Russian revolution had
opened the door Of freedom to the Jews
Of that country. 100000 Jews. aged
and feeble, arc suffering the extremes
Of exposure. hunger and despair, ..
Judge Eosalsky announced that II
vas the aim of the Central Committee
for the Relief Of Jews Suffering IN the
War Zone to secure 100000 names to be
placed upon an honor roll OF SUD-
scribers to the cause Of war relief.
Among the larger contributions were ::
Samuel r. Travis, $4,000; Joseph Bar.
ondoss. for the Borough Park Relief
Fund. $4,000: Harry Fischel, $4,000;
Leon Kamaiky. $4,000; Mrs. julius
Dukas. $500. Jersey City Jews. 10000;
s. /. Rothenberg, $1,000, and Mrs. Leon
Kamaikv. $500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07
Jewish Immigrants Pledge
Allegiance to the Flag
Heads Barred Great East Side Throng Sings Patriot,
Anthems in Broken English-French
Sailors Wildly Cheered

Across East Broadway. near Clinton
Street, there was stretched yesterday
afternoon an enormous banner Of red,
white and blue the gift of Jewish i'm
migrants to the land of their adoption.
Underneath it, and for a block either
way, a large crowd Of foreign born men
and women packed the streets TO do
old Glory honor. A sharp wind whipped
the banner into a mass Of folds and
chilled the crowd below But for more
than an hour tho men stood with their
heads barred, while the women and chill
dren sang songs Of patriotism in broken
English.
The flag was hung from the building
Of the Hebrew Sheltering and lmmi-
grant Aid Society, at 229 East Broad
way The tenoments In the vicinity
were swathod in miniatures Of the giant
old Glory. Hundreds OF men and WON
en- crowded the fire escapes. windows
and roofs Fifty policemen labored in
vain TO keep the surging, cheering
crowd back. as 500 children, under
William A. hoffman, Of Public School
147, began singing 1.-THE Star-Spanglcd
Banner"
French Sailors Appear
Suddenly. from the opposite side Of
the street, a squad Of uniformed men
struggled through the crowd to the
steps Of the immigrant building. From
somewhere came a great shout:
Long live France! Long live
France"
The uniformed men were French sail
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07
London Favors Jewish State
Bryce Says Funds Are Needed to
Reoair Ruin in Palestine

"The Jewish Morning Journal yes
terday quoted the following cable mes
sage from Viscount Bryce regarding
the establishment Of a Jewish state III
Palestine: -.
Much sympathetic interest has been
shown here London) in the reesteD-
Iisbment OF the Jews in Palestine. 10
effect this and give prospect o. sue
.ccss several things are needed. Flrst'
Turkish rule must be extingulsh 3D. not
oTIy in Palestine but everywhere.
Large funds are needed to repair inc
ruin wrought recently by the Turks N
Palestine and to enable the eXecut on
Of irrigation and other works REQUIRE Ion
70 make Palestine support larger pop
uiotion than il now feeds. Europe be-
ing now impoverished, should AMER
can raS Jews provide funds for ;hesa pur-
nos they would probably ultimately
be remunerated."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07

ors from the Admiral Aube The band
started The Marseillaise," and the
crowd took it up until the singing
swelled into a roar. The sailors gazed
at the American flag. their heads un-
covered. That was the signal for a
general barring OF heads Of aged. beard
ed men and youths alike
EN-Judge Leon Sanders, president Of
the society. delivered the Introductory
address from the steps, where the other
speakers and directors OF the institu-
ton were assembled
I'VE wish to demonstrate 20 the poo
pie Of our country and the whole world
that the immigrant Jews Of America
stand firmly behind the government Of
the United States IN the war, for it is
a war intended to bring to the people
OF the whole world freedom and equal
ity,' he said You young men who
are unbIrdcned with families, who
came to this country as immigrants.
owe much to the United States, and
you can best repay by enlisting now.
Prove that the rich, red blood Of the
Maccabeans still runs through your
veins
All Sing America"
Marcus NJ. Marks. Borough President
Of Manhattan. explained that for every
privilege there must be return OF
duty. The flag. said Mr.. Marks. stood
for universal democracy. and no man
could be n good jew who was not first
a good American. lie concluded his
remarks by saying that the Jews OF
Russia would never aid the return OF
autocrRcy. and that IN this they had the
support Of the Jews Of this country.
The demonstration ended with the
singing of america"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07

MOUNTAINEERING

Making band2gos
l4cre i'm this day-lt ballroom,
r,poirc with the music Of unuumbcred nights
a. the sv >h O. dancing feet,
p,rutantes. eager and inarticulac
Slim as the newly risen moon
Looking vdceyed a a wonder earth;
Vrors little wistfu the thought Of other womens sons
whose hcl-torn limbs will know the comfort
Or their kindly handivork:
And those past the meridian of their hopes and fears
vbo'ye felt the call of active charity
The greatest Of these"D
Making bandaceS
Hon. r thi, day-it ballroom
Hardly silent the melody and swing
Of band and whirlinG dancers,
an these dear women have for frightening months
Serving their unknown sisters far away
Whose fine. brave boys have taken
To the glory of their country
po'o5 their cloth with sympathetic fingers
Sending ,othcrnossages O those other
Making bandageS
Here i'm this day-lu ballroom.
50 near the roar and movement Of the street
Now cleaning with the banners of one united cause.
These same women who have answered to the call
Si with an added fever for their work,
Proud and fearful that the things they make
V.b So much skill and tenderness and haste
Nav very soon be needed O 10y others
Sv-oothcarts husbands brothers. bit their o'cn
ICED give them courageD
Making bardages CosMo HAMILTON
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07
Drama
Nora Bayes Brings Pleasing
Mixed Entertainment
to 3Qth Street
BY HAYWOOD BROUN

Nora Baycs sings popular song just
q little better than any one we can
think o.. She has no voice with which
10 annoy you and she is pictorial only
in profile. i seems extraordinary that
she should be able 10 carry a two-hour
entertainment 20 success with only oc-
essional help. bu: she did last night at
the Th.rty-ninth street Theatre.
We should like TO dismiss it all with
apersona,i,y' and probably We shall
not improve upon so bare a description
o. her peculiar ability by saying that
her energy is unhagging. No. that
PROBABLY sounds a little ominous. and
+, might be well to add that her humor
is as abundant as her energy The en-
iertainmert. in spite Of an easy. indo-
lent air Of impromptu. is carefully
planned and smooth moving. There
are al sorts Of songs and parodles,
simple and ingenious scenery. elabo-
fste. and for the most part tasteful,
costumes. a little clever monologuing
ty Miss Bayes and some graceful dane
ing. also by the star. Her number as a
er d is particularly sharp.
Miss Bayes is versatile IN field OF
POPULAR ditties. Although most of the
ballads are sung with d delicate touch
Of burlesque. she can make senti
mental song effective. and does so once.
The entertainment is well planned and
there are not more than half dozen
chean touches in the evening. OF
course. The Star-Spangled Banner
should not be sung in medley. even
though that medley is one Of patriotic
dit.ie..
Everything else is first rate. Irving
Fisher helps out nicely in a few duets
and Lu5owska is fetching to look upon,
even # her dancing is not so good.
There is. however. some excellent dane
inr by the negroes in the plantation
number and one good Indian.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07
Commissioner Forbids
Mrs. Sanger's Film
Birth Control" Proves Story
Of Woman's Propaganda
Work

IN the belief Of George II. Bell, Ii
eense Commissioner, Mrs. Margaret +.
Sanger's new photoplay, Birth Con
trol," Is improper, wherefore its SEIZED
uled opening at the Park Theatre was
prohibited last nigh. under the threat
tia. the license Of the playhouse would
be revoked II tie film were shown.
Reporters who t:ptoed IN through
rear entrance Of the house and had a
private view Or the picture found u
vas Simply story Of Ms. Sangers
work % tighten the burden Of too
many children which falls upon WON
en- Ct the slums. The plot IS clean
and tie performance unobj
Several persons who witnessed the
private showing last night arose at It's
end and expressed surprise AZ the Com
rissioner's action. The National Board
Of Review passed the picture, but a
Brooklyn exhibitors association had
voted not 20 show il.
J. J. Goldstein, counsel for the Birth
Control League. viii ask the Supreme
Court to-day for an injunction re-
straining the License Commissioner
from further interference with the
production Of the film.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07
Subway Material May
Provide Fishing Banks
Commerce Secretary APP
proves Plan to Dump Rock
in Lower Bay

Material from the subway excava-
tons may be utilized in the construe-
ton Of artificial fishing banks a few
miles Of the coast Of Long Island, be-
tween Roeksway Point and Far Rock
away. The United States Bureau OF
Fisheries has conferred with a com
mittee Of the United Anglers League
winch suggested the project, and the
secretary Of Commerce has obtained
me sanction Of the War Department.
is proposed 20 dump material IN
stratum one or two feet deep on the
s4noy bottom and thus establish an
eiAheisl bank, which will offer no OBJ
suuetion 20 navigation, but will provide
S'foek or gravel area suitable for the
development Of marine growths Tx
petHnehts made on a small scale by a
representative Of the league mentioned
sho the general observations of the
bureau Of Fisheries have shown that
Yen zen growths are quickly established,
ssst they IN turn give shelter 20 the
.nsrttbrates on which various species
:. loesi fishes feed, and that the latter
sseemoie on the fishing banks in large
Numbers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07
Patriotism Brightens
St. Andrews jubilee
Mgr. LaveIIe, at 18th Anniver-
sary, Says Catholics Are
True to Their Country

St. Andrews Roman Catholic Church.
at Duane Street and City Hall Place,
where for many years the night workers
OF Park Row have attended mass, be-
gan the celebration of its diamond
Jubilee yesterday. The interior OF the
old church. known as the Little
Church Of Newspaper Row. was banked
high with flowers, and priests and
former pensioners came to join in the
services. James Murphy. eighty-five
years old. who, as a boy Of ten, was at
the dedication ceremonies, was present.
Cardinal Farley was unable 90 attend
and the sermon was preached by Mon
signor " J. Lavelle. Vicar General.
The mass was celebrated by the Ri.
Rev. P. J. Hayes. Auxiliary Bishop Of
New York. who once was an altar boy
at st. Andrews.
while We arc overlooking with
thanks TO God for the glorious past and
are full of confidence for the future, y
said Monsignor Lavelle. land while we
appreciate the laws of this country and
the friendship of our fellow citizens, II
is well 10 say that there never was a
time when Catholics failed 10 stand by
the country.
"While we are praying that there
will be practically little war, we want
il known that there is no greater de-
votion anywhere in the land than that
given by the Catholics, first to the God
of their fathers and second to the land
Of their birth and adoption"
The celebration will continue all
week. A general reunion Of friends and
parishioners will be held Saturday
afternoon. On Sunday will be cele-
brated the founding of the printers
and niCht workers mass.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07

troops 10 that continent, no matter
what difficulties might be in the way
but il is out of the question for Japan
10 take the initiative and send troops
to China for the realization Of aggres-
sive designs.
Must Hold South sea Power
ITO back up her commercial activity
she has her feet, which she has taken
great care 10 preserve during the war.
When such situation arises, Japan
will have nothing beside the navy TO
fall back on 20 make America and Ger
many keen their proper places. The
japanese navy must hold the power IN
the South Seas. and i'm the seas about
China and Japan. In other words the
Japanese navy has the duty OF guard
ing the seas about China both IN peace
and war on behalf Of the Chinese navy
II must, indeed, be admitted that u is
due to the efficiency OF the japanese
navy that tranquility is now preserved
in the South seas and the China Sea,
despite the incompetence Of the Chr
nese navy.
at is most important that Japan and
China should enter into an armament
alliance. This is an urgent question
for both countries from the point Of
national defence aud national existence
BY this armament alliance. ! mean that
China should organize a big army 20
defend her own territories. while japan
should establish a mighty navy 20 take
over the guarding Of the seas.
"If China should at any time turn
her weapons against this country, the
japanese navy would be able TO make
short work Of the country without
calling in the aid Of the army. as II
would hold absolute control Of the
seas"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07
c. G. N. Y. Celebrates To-day

Charter Day. the seventeen anniversary Of
the founding Of the College OF the City Of
New York. will be celebrated on the college
campus to-day. statue Of General Alex
ander Stewart Webb. soldier in. the Civil
War and president Of the college from 1869
to 1902. will be unveiled. The General Alex
ander S. Webb Post. G. A. r.: the Loyal
Legion, the Society of the Army Of the
Potomac and the Society Of the Cincinnati
will take part in the ceremonies. The col
lege military battalion will give an exhibit
ton drill in the Lewisohn Stadium.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07
French Explanation

In France, however, the story. not
withstanding the fac-simile, was and
still is disbelieved for a plausible rea-
son. Several French papers laughed at
the English for taking "kadaver" in
German to mean human corpse, for
which the familiar word in the German
language is "leichnam."
In English cadaver generally means
a human body, but literally it means
any dead body, especially that Of a hu-
man being. II the French are right all
that remains to be said is that "Kada-
ververwertungsanstalt' is a ghastly
name.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07
Slab Zinc Prices Cut

The Council Of National Defence announced
yesterday reduced scale of slab zinc prices
fixed by the zinc committee OF its advisory
commission. The new prices. which are in
tended to insure a supply Of zine for the
government at moderate cost, are Grade A,
l1is cents a pound grade 3. If cents a
pound. and grade c. cents a pound. The
price Of grade is protected against decline
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07
Plays and Players

Having thoroughly mastered the art
Of singing, Eleanor Painter is about TO
resort the musical stage, temporarily
at least. for straight comedy. For this
purpose she has passed into the hands
Of Oliver Morosco, who has acquired
for her use next season four-act
comedy entitled "The Pursuit Of Pa
nela." by Chester B. Fernald.
Mr. Fernald is better known abroad
than he is here. Five of his plays had
their premieres in London, THE Pur-
suit of Pamela" having had sub
stantial run at the Royalty, with Gladys
Cooper in the part. The most recent
Of his plays to be presented within a
days journey from New York was
THE Married Woman" which was pro-
duced at The Neighborhood Playhouse
IN the fall.
Miss Painter. it is announced, found
the strain upon her voice considerable
in "The Princess Pat" and has accord
ingly made but infrequent stage ap-
pearanccs during the past year. Mr.
Morosco will use "The Pursuit of Pa
mela" TO iiven up Los Angles in Sep
TENDER. and IL is probably that New
York will see the piece in October.
The Shuberts announce the for
nation of permanent light opera
organization" at the Forty-fourth
Street Theatre, the mission of which
will be present "A musical revival each
spring. John Charles Thomas, Blanca
Saroya and others of THE Highway
man." according to the present plans,
viii be members Of the organization.
Then too, il is announced that the
chorus, by reason of its good looks
and vocal ability, will also be per-
manent.
Sessions of the Hippodrome's free
ballet school ended with the closing of
"The Big Show" on Saturday, and the
ffty-six graduates are now entitled TO
become professional ballet dancers.
Hilda Ruckcrt. also released by the
closing Of the Hippodrome, will appear
during the summer on the ice at
Thomas Healy's restaurant.
The Lambs, being about to gambol.
have acquired office room at l460
Broadway. and announce that they can
be persuaded TO sell tickets there. The
Lambs now consider themselves regu-
lar producers, and have accordingly
again changed the date Of opening per-
Torrance. Il will take place at the
New Amsterdam Theatre on the night
Of Monday. May IS (sic).
A performance will be given at the
Century on the night of Sunday, May
q. under the auspices Of Billy Burke,
and the receipts will be used 20 organ
izc an American Red Cross unit.
Alfred r. Henderson, the well known
aesthete, will cndeavor TO stir up in
terest in the Henderson Players by
giving performance in the dining
room Of one OF the boats Of the Central
Hudson Fleet on the night Of Sunday,
May ~. Mr. Henderson, out Of wide
choice, unhesitatlngly selected the
Benjamin b. Odell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07

We have known for long that the Ger
mans stripped their dead behind the FIRM
line. fastened them into bundles Of three Or
four bodies with iron wire. and then dis
patched these grisly bundles 20 the rear.
Until recently the trains laden with the
dead were sent 90 Seraing. near Liege.
and point north of Brussels. whore were
refuse consumers. Much surprise
caused by the fact that OF late this traffic
has proceeded in the direction Of Gerol-
stein. and il was noted that on each
wagon was written "D.A.VG."