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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-24
"A Threatened Public Injury"

The Bar Association is not body OF
sentimental reforners. of theorists, Of eX-
tremists. When it joins the ranks OF the
opponents of the Lawson bill breaking
down the tenement laws for three-family
houses it is not open to these charges,
leveled against some of the other adver-
saries of that unwise and needless meas
ure. Its criticism cannot be discounted
And that criticism is severe and sweeping.
1.-THE tenement house law will become
dead letter in respect to large number
of buildings in New York City, conceded
to be 10000, and estimated to be much
greater" declares the committee on the
amendment of the law, in urging the Gov
ernor to veto the bill. "This means that
thousands Of old private dwellings, with
wooden stairs and infammable partitions,
would be authorized in New York City,
and that fire hazards will be tremendously
increased. 1t means that 10000 families
would be invited to live in Easements who
ordinarily would live in upstairs apart
ments of modern tenements. 1t would
mark the return to the old style, made
ouate airshaft, constituting both ire and
health menace. In the opinion of this
committee the benefit to be secured to real
estate investors is negligible compared
with threatened public injury
There is no discernible demand for this
measure from tenants or prospective ten
ants. There is no demand for 1t from the
city officials who have jurisdiction in mat
tiers affecting the housing of the public.
Quite the contrary, it is opposed vehe-
mentlv bv the Health Commissioner and
the Tenement House Commissioner. 1t
was opposed so bitterly by the Health
Commissioner of Buffalo that the Leglslat-
ure exempted that city from its provisions
and then passed it, apparently on the prln-
chile that what is too bad for Buffalo is
lust good enough for New York. The
chief demand for this measure comes from
certain real estate interests, located IN
Brooklyn, which either own or control
through mortgages large numbers of the
old three story private houses now I'M
profitable. These they want to make
profitable by remodelling them into three
family tenements, and to make sure of
some profit, or of enough profit, they want
the tenement laws broken down in their
favor. They can remodel these houses, at
somewhat greater expense, and comply
wholly with the existing law, but they pre-
fer to save few hundred dollars house
and nf1ct great injury on their future ten
ants and the community at large.
If Governor Whitman wants to help
these property owners fatten their purses
at the expense of the community he will
sign this bill. If he signs it he will con-
tribute to the raising of the tuberculosis
death rate, to the insidious breaking down
of health through lack of enough fresh air
and sufficient light, to an increase of fire
hazards. If he does not want to be party
to the threatened public injury" of which
the Bar Associations committee speaks, ne
will veto this dangerous bill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-24
Why Lions Roar

lFrom The louth's ConpdrioHl
The eminent English naturalist Sir Rich
ard Owen made the interesting discovery
that the lion roars simply because the hyoid
bone in his throat is loose. In the cat this
bone is stationary, and therefore the cat
purrs and cannot roar, but in the lion and
tiger the hyoid is loose, and even when call
ing to their mates the larger members of
the cat family, including the leopard and
jaguar, roar.
The roars Of the jaguar and leopard are
"ike hoarse, barking coughs; an interval OF
about one second separates the exploratory
effort" says Sir Richard. The cheetah and
the puma arc like the domestic cat; their
hyoid bones arc firmly set in place, and they
can purr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-24
He Is, If Within the Age Limits

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Kindly answer through the columns
CT your paper il man OF foreign BIRTH hav-
ing his first naturalization papers. is obliged
to register on June 8. J. B. c.
West Hoboken, N. j., May 81, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-24
Cordial as Ever
,r OF The Tribune.

To the Editor % The Tribune.
Sir: The Tribune says: "Wilson and Tam
many again on good terms" When were they
otherwise?
Wilson's appointments in this city and state
Irove conclusively that ne and Murphy have
always been on good terms, and actions speak
louder than words. The recent appointment
of the postmaster Of this city is enough.
HENRY L. FREMONT.
New York, May %, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-24
On the Road

To the Editor OF The Tribune. :,
Sir: Ny salutation to every one am ear
ing on this week is: "Have you bought your
Liberty bondsg"
Why not ask all travelling men, as wen -
others. to do this for at least one week
DIXIE LEE
Pittsheld. Mass, Nay ~. 1871
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-24

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tsck rpon request. 20 red tape. No oueoNs "
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-24

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The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29
WOULD REPEAL THE DRAFT LAW
SMOKE SCREENIS
 USED FOR DIVER

paIatus now employed upon the boats.
 This rendered the liner quite in visible to the U boat and although the sounds of shells was heard and the firing also was distinctly audible none came near the steamer, show ing that the liner was not to be located by the diver
 It is stated that this is the first successful test of this smoke spray which creates a thick cloud of smoke all around the moving yes
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29
LICENSE SYSTEM IS
 NOW IN FORCE

Under it there can be no evasion as the destination and the con sumption must be controlled as well by the neutral government to which it is sent as to the importer who is having the supplies shipped,
 Experts pronounce this as Am erica's greatest blow at Germany. No matter what precautions have been taken supplies have reached Germany through everyone of the neutral nations ot Holland, Den mark, Norway and Sweden and Switzerland Under the aew system a Neerse is i.aued prr..l-N
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29
SENATE WILL NOT
 PASS HIGH POSTAGE

neapolis where he is a lawyer. lie has been a delegate to the last two republican convention in Chicago.
 It is believed that the Revenue Bill will take longer than has been anticipated, according to present observers and will not be passed even at the end Of this week
 The bond bill is before the House today and will occasion some de- batting after it is favorably re- ported from committee. In the Senate however there will be a bis tueslo over the measure.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29

BERNE, Switzerland, Aug. 28.-- With the fighting now in the Isonzo region growing more and more acute and the Austrian leaders making determined efforts to pre- vent a disaster of coilosal dimen- sions resulting from the drive Of General Cadorna, it is stated that the two rulers now actually facing each other on this front.
 Vienna dispatches say that Elm peror Charles reached the Ison2o front and is now with his troops urging steadier resistance to the Italian attacks, while the Kng
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29
BRITISH AGAIN MAKE
 GAINS WEST FLANDERS

LONDON, Aug. 2S.-Shifting tho battle from the Somme to Flanders and notwithstanding terrific down pour in the latter sec tion, the British forces lunging forward in a sea of mud advanced almost mile, two thousand yards along the whole front southeast of Langemaarcke in West Fland CTS.
 This is the official pronouncement. The success of the sudden shift is tho more remarkable for the Brit
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29

PETROGRAD, Aug. 2S.-It is officially announced that the Rus sian infantry carried out a retire ment beyond the district in the Bukowina sector without waiting to be attacked.
 The announcement which is otli- cial does not show whether the mcn forced their officers to order the retirement or did so under orders.
 The Germans or Austri2ns have
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29

senators answered present when their names were called.
 Tn the House today Representa- tive Lundeen of the. State of Mime sota introduced a resolution ask ing for the repeal of the Draft law on the grounds that such legisla- tion is undemocratic, forcing men into involuntary servitude in the army and hence unconstitutional as well.
 It is not likely that any such a measure will be considered. The member introducing it is a repub- lican. and was elected from Min
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29

not been in session since the col lapse of the Mcnchus and it is significant that identical procedure was followed when the emperor and tke Mancbus supporters sur rendered.
 This will almost certainly leave the pro-war provinces in major ity and the war is likely to be cordially endorsed by the parlia- ment.
 1t is for the latter reason that the surmiso is general in diplomatic circles that this is merely an ini-
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29

sel and makes it safe to navigate with this impenetrable screen be- tween it and the diver gunners.
 While much has been written in the way of suggesting some such a manoevre which has it's origin in torpedo destroyer tactics i'll battle when they hide the location of ca pital ships, it was not expected that it would ever be used in the pro- lection of ships against divers.
 Let uS effimRfR nn YOur JOh WNrk
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Aug. 2S- There was an animated debate upon the Revenue Bill today espe- cially when the increased postal rate clause came up for general discussion.
 The amendment increasing the letter postage to three cents fell by the wayside after determined effort to get it through by it's sup porters, almost anything being bet ter in their estimation than the in- creased income tax.
 By vote of 39 to 29, the amend ment was defeated. A good many
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29

AN AMERICAN PORT, Aug. 2S
 Passengers on an Atlantic liner just arrived here, a French ship from a French port, reports being attacked one day out from a French port by a German U boat.
 The U boat was seen shortly after day break after leaving the French port and the submarine began to open fire upon the liner almost immediately cn being sighted. The liner replied and buried itself in smoke, produced by the new ap-
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29
UNDERWORLD PLAY-DREAM

"The Closing Net'' a five part sensational drama, deals with the high-class crooks of New York
 Kathryn Brown-Decker, Bliss Mill ford and Howard Estabrcok have the leading roles. It vas pro duced under the personal direction of Richard Jose, which is an abso- lute guarantee, of finding every detail, both of scenes and acting perfect. This production scored a tremendous hit, perheps because a beautiful female crook wears black silk tights in her burglarous work
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29

WASHINGTON, D. c, Aug. 28- The license system for exports to neutral countries went into effect last night when Wilson after pro tracted negotiations finally signed the order.
 This curtails the exports of com modities to neutral countries in Flu rope or any countries having land communication with Germany. It provides that the ultimate con sUmer to whom such goods are signed must guarantee that none cl the exported stuas will reach the pne,1v
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29

tiatory step towards the energetic prosecution of the pro-war policy resolved upon by the government and cabinet.
 The parliament will meet here and not ir Ranking as had been at first intended and as the first re- publican parliament did meet in what was once the ancient capital of China.
 Great interest will be attached to the rcconvening of parliament which however may not support the government as fully as anticipated.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29
SOMETHING NEW.

Just arrived on the last boat over 800 of this seasons latests styles and patterns, the most beautiful line of woolens ever arrived in Nome. We invite you to see these samples whether you buy or not. If you wish to take advantage of this offer order before the 31st of August, in order to have order arrive on last boat.
 We also make alterations, and wo do cleaning, pressing and repair ing We appreciate your patronage Yours to please.
 NOME TAILORING co. Next door to Segerstrom & Hagen.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29
CHINESE CALL ELECT
 A NEW PARLIAMENT '

PEKING, Aug. 2S.-What is be- lieved to be preliminary to taking a more active part in the war, is a step reported officially to have been resolved upon by the Chinese ca binet.
 It is stated that the Chinese Ca binet under the advice of the Pre- sident has decided to issue a call for the provincial council for the selection of members for the new parliament.
 These provincial councils have
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29

an importer will give the official guarantee of his government that the product is for the consump- ton Of the inhabitants of a neutral country.
 In the event of any failure to live up to this guarantee. the United States will stop all exports 10 the offending country. This sti- pulation is agreed to. and it was the threat of general embargo that caused the license system to be adopted or the urgent request of neutral governments.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29
TWO RULERS FACE
 EACH OTHER ISOuzO

undimintshed violence The 1tal-. iaas are still progressing in the hattie and they moved forward in one place to occupy a position about half a mile from he former Austrian stronghold at MoGtesano. The total Au~trian prisoners taken in the drive amount to thirty-three thousand four hundred.
 VIENNA, Aug. 2S.-The Italian pressure is dim'pishiHg Oil the southern theater of var The great losses in killed and wounded which the uaiians suffered ill taeir drive has bceyme uueHdurable
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29

of Italy also reached Cadornas camp and is now with his troops at Montesano.
 Victor delivered a personal mess age ot congratulatton to his troops, stating that the world was looking and wondering at their wonderful achievements.
 The presence of both monarchs in this sector is a sign that the battle is now reaching a. critical stage.
 ROME Aug. 22.--~he lighting An Lha E.nrLn t-.r- -n..irmn. MIlL
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29

PETROGRAD, Aug. 2S.-Thc attacks of the Germans in the Riga sector have practically ceased, Their gains are small although the Rus aiaHa did not offer a very formid- able resistance.
 The impossibility of carrying on a heavy offensive on the East and on the West iu manifest with the Germans.
 The situation on the whole is not satisfactory but by no means without decidedly good prospects that the re-orgarizat ton will be carried out.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29
s. s. SILVER WAVE.

The mail schooner Silver Wave St. Michaeis and all way points. For will leave this afternoon for freight or passage apply to the THE ALASKA LIGHTERAGE and
 COMMERCIAL CO.,, Agents.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29

PARIS, Aug 2S.-The Aisne front is likely to see a heavy Ger man attack. They have been moving men, munitions and sup plies to this sector quite steadily and have been constantly feinting with attacks of more or less weight here for a month.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29
COMING ON VICTORIA.

The Boston Laundry received wire from Charlie Sing yesterday that he was coming on the Victoria and bringing his wife with him.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29

PETROGRAD, Aug. 2S.-The government admits that in the Mos COW district there is a serious dis content manifest among the soldi- CTS tending towards mutiny. How ever the matter is likely to be ed justcd.
 1t is verv innrohanle that the
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29

attacks the Germans were repulsed and in the French assaults gains were made concludes the evening communique.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29
CALIFORNIANS.

All Native Sons interested in oh serving Admission Day, are asked to meet at the City Hall, Wednes- day evening at S;30.
 Signed COMMITTEE.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29

PARIS, Aug. 2S.-A terrific ar tillery attack by the Germans on the Aisne front was finally silenced by the vigor of the French reply.
 The Germans also began a heavy fire upon all the positions of the French in the Verdun sector mans attacked in strength "in the
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29

army organization will be in 2 con- dition to carry on heavy offensive for several months to come, poas- ibly not for the rest of this year
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29
NJ. PASCOFF. LADIES t& GENTS TAILOR.

Your Clothes Cleaned, Pressed and
 Repaired. SUITS MADE TO ORDER from select fabrics and trimmings. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. Cor. Lanes Way and Front Street.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29
SLAvS RETIRE WITHOUT
 ANY TEUTON ATTACK

not attacked in this sector for four days.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29

ish had been deadlocked in this sector for two weeks prior to the diversion to another spot.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29

Let us estimate on your Job Work
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-29

Next door to segerstrom & Hagen.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
RIVERS IN FLOOD TIMES.
Why the Water In the Center Is High
 CT Than Near tho Banks.

Why the Water In the Center Is High
 CT Than Near the Banks.
 Why swiftly flowing rivers are high is thus explained in a bulletin of the United States geological survey:
 "The elevation of the center of a stream above Its margins during a flood Is generally the result of the roughness of its bed. Powders. sand waves and rifles and even sand grains turn parts of the current that strike against them outward from the banks and upward from the bottom of the channel. The particles directly de fected by the obstacles may move but short distance in that direction, but their energy Is transmitted to other particles and by them to still others, setting up a system of forces that act toward the upper middle part of the stream.
 "All forces acting in a liquid cause motion until friction completely wastes the energy involved. Therefore these forces cause movements in the stream $ mass that converge toward the upper central part of the cross section. Thi: causes the center of the stream to rise above the margins until hydraulic head balances the defiected forces.
 '"rhe height to which the center of d stream may rise above its margin depends upon the size, shape and roughness of the channel and the vc locity of the current. It is greater iu relatively deep and narrow streams and in rough than in smooth channels"
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
Origin of "Plagiarist."

One whG appropriatcs that is, stea!> the literary work Of another to use it as h!S own thought. the child of hi own brain, is guilty of plagiarism. @S everybody knows, yet few are acquaint c.i with the derivation of the word O. know that the pla@iarist is literally Il child Stealcr. Among a certain class Ct criminals in Rome in the time Of the earlier Caesars there existed the fear ;ui custom of stealing children and selling them as slaves. According |" HOman law. the child StealerS when dc tected received as part of the penalty for their crime severe logging. As the Latin word plaza signifies q stripe or lash. the ancient liidnapers were termed ''plagiari' is, deserving of stripes. So both the crime and the criminals received their names from the castigaLiOn inflicted
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
HUSBAND IS SHOT;
 --- WIFE IS IN JAIL

PORTLAND, Ore, Feb 16.-Harry Bloor. meter reader for the Portland Railway, Light & Power Company, lies at St. Vincent's Hospital with a jtullethole in his abdomen and his wife. Florence, 30 years of age form Ter manicurist at the Board of Trade building, is held at police headquart- CTS as a result of shooting affray at the Bloor home, near Thirteenth and Hall streets, at seven o'clock last night. Police believe the shot was fired by Mrs. Rloor while in an in- toxicated condition.
 When found by Motorcycle Patrol man Frank Erwin shortly after the shooting, Bloor was on the bed in the bedroom, conscious and with one shot fired from a 32-calibre revolver that was found in his pocket. His wife lay on the couch in an adjoin- ing room and resisted being taken to the station by Officer Erwin and De- tectives Price and Mallett She used violent language and the officers had some difficulty in trundling her down the hill to the wagon. as she stoutly refused to walk. 1t took the th-e2 officers to get her to the police pa- trol.
 Officers said they smelled liquor OF her breath and they believe, upon su- !perficial examination of the facts, she shot her husband.
 Neither Bloor, who was conscious until taken to the surgery at St. Win cents Hospital, nor his wife would say anything about the shooting.
 Mrs. Bloor was hysterical when taken to the station, talking of her little dog, and in another breath she asked, Where have they taken my laddie?"
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
cKInAIoWNs TELEPHONE.
Where -csntrai" Must Remember the Nance of All Subscribers.

No other telephone exchange may be found in our land like the Chinatown branch at San Francisco. It is strange mixture of the orient and the occident. Seen frcm the street, 1t Is like a bit of old P"king set down In modern city. and its curving roof lines seem oddly out of place between tho conventional brick buildings that ad- join it. 1t is bit of richly carved and highly colored architecture-a picture from fan.
 The visitor who enters is courteously received by a Celestial in native garb. but few moments of conversation re. veal that he is an up to date business man-quite American in everything but his race and costume. It is Mir Loo Kun Shu, manager of the China and efficient head of a staff of four teen operators. The business done by this central includes all the city and out of town calls between the Chinese.
 There are about thousand tele- phones in the Chinese quarter. and calls up to 5000 in number are han. died every day by the dainty little ori- ental girls who sit at their work clad In the costume of their own people. These girls are exceptionally well cdu- cated; all of them were taught in the San Francisco public schools and. in addition to a perfect knowledge of our language. they have command of the different Chinese dialects that arc spoken in the quarter.
 As the oriental subscriber does not call by number. these girls must re- member the name and number of all subscribers. feat of memory which would baflle most American "centrals. " e. l.. EdhOlm in St. Nicholas.