New-York tribune., 1918-05-14

wherever they could find it, and still
further simulated the commercial
spirit by having their names impos-
ingly painted upon glass doors above
such material ciassifcations as "im-
porter" "real estate" attorney at
law" aud theatrical agent"
Others persuaded business acquaint-
ances to put them on the payroll"
guratively speaking, or bestow upon
them a sleeping partnership" in an
otherwise legitimate enterprise. Other
schemes calculated to evade the law
we're applied, but the vast majority of
the harassed loafers failed to prepare
any line of retreat, however flimsy,
trusting to the "luck" that has favored
them since birth to preserve such a
long-standing disassociation with any
thing worth while.
Ready to Enforce Law
NeAaer the "luck" of the improvi-
dent majority nor the camoufage of
the astute few will prevent both
classes going to work or Jail. This
sentiment was voiced last night by
roiice Commissioner Richard z. En-
r,ght, District Attorney Edward Swami,
sheriff David II. Knott and a most
representative aggregation of their
subordinates.
This legislation is the best thing
.nst mas happened to New York in
some time," said Mr.. Swami. at is
VI .Aa' ! have been waiting for in order
20 effect complete cleanup of the
ssil forces in our community. We are
beginning Immediately. For month,
past we have been cataloging the type
q gentleman that falls under the pro
visions OF this law. 1t will not take
us long to apply the law to their indi-
Huual cases."
Everything IS in readiness for the
caiorcement of the measure" said
commissioner Enright. AS yet, though,
,l aave not received official information
"ss the Governor has signed the bill"
About 10000 Affected
Sheriff Knot said he had conferred
WIN Commissioner Enright regarding
snlorcement of the measure and that
Rsns ans were complete.
There is one thing I want to en-
masize," he added. erich and poor
e % be treated alike. The mere
ssct that man has enough to live on
aeesnt relieve him of the obligation
James E. Smith, Assistant District
nnssofney, who with Inspector Dominick
msnry has been engaged for the last
MmVatn In purging Broadway and near
..a.u3aaway resorts of the undesirable,
minated NINA. that not less than 10000
new NEW !orkers would come under the
"yyssislons w Of the new law.
C.. cue Dill signed yesterday by the
mas.r ssss,nor was the Robinson BILL"
{ sSSued ssSsasued after the statutes now in
syt sgyatsst IN New Jersey and Maryland.
! sss as loves bill, having the same pur-
- 10 View, but differing in some of
ssn psosisions, was vetoed by the Gov
nsss.. Students, persons preparing for
sasN sSasssaal trades or professions and those
A., ~ result Of strikes and lock-
s.. 81. sfe exempted. No claim for excmp-
ss'y ~ mey be advanced. however, on the
HsHe Hssae that an idle person has o suffi-
I. Sss.. S~s income to support himself and
ssssaoents. Persons now idle but
81 usng u.g work will be registered with
~ ssate Employment Bureau and di-
sa 70 available occupations. In q
EssN0 0fsndum on the Robinson and
ssiS. measures Governor Whitman.
!. as purpose Of these two measures
!. zss 8 .'ece so.ce every sble-bodied malc per-
ssthsn the state to do his share
6 r xemedying the conditions due
NJ pFescnt shortage Of labor.
- informed that II this bill is
aee many undesirable persons
tanta to come 70 this state
l|S| NeM Jersey In order to escape
aasn e IN law ef that stste." !"