The Seattle Star Newspaper, January 2, 1902, Page 2

@ THE SEATTLE STAR. fy STAR PUBLISHING 60, Every afternoon except Sunday, TELEPHONES: Business Dept, Matn 1080, Raitoriat Dept, Main 1138. B. F. CHASE, Business Manaqer B® HAZARD WELLS, Baitor ~~ te OFFICES: ttle—110T ‘Third aven' New York-290 Temple Dutldtng. Chicago—817-318 U, 8. Express Building, | Ge cont per copy; ix cents per Week oF (wenty-Bve cents per month, delivered Ay Mall or carrion, free copten, Batered at the postoMice ac Seattle, Washington, as second-clae# matter UNDERTAKES QUITE A JOB Representative Francis W, Cushman of this state, has proposed to congress a gigantic combination scheme which makes James J. Hill's orthweatern railway consolidation look Nke thirty cents, The congressman has, in a bill already Introduced and referred to the house committee on foreign affairs, provided for the extinction of ail of the competing languages of the earth and the substitution there. for of & new universal language which shall be spoken by American, Briton, German, Frenchman, Turk, Russian, Eequimo, Indian, Chinaman and all of the rest Mr. Cushman’s plan is not to beprecipttatety carried into eff Humber of years are to be allowedto elapse to secure an agre the nations and to ascertain by practice just what sort of a language t. A mont of HUSBAND Mayor for Aid—Gets It It happened at the city hall pretty girl not over 20 years, comligly at a pink girl friend ay rapped upon the door of the ma. om The m his af looking up accustomed way "Aye, aye.” maid he. The and the two « entered, the one who had rapped 5 ng the other ars Ww oon mail and, with ing down her cheeks, T turned In his ehair and bowing vited his callers to be seated complied. ‘Will be best adapted to the vocal organs of ko many diverse tribes and tons. He woult, of all things, prevent broken talk by the people of @hy one nation, who would thus be made a laughing-stock of the others Bhd would probably be provoked thereby to war, The new untversal Janguags must flow evenly and emoothly from all tongues, and be please fing to the ear. While the constructors are about the Job of framing the ictionaty for the new talk, they will take special care that no words have duplicate meanings and that uch elongated adjoctiv diramel- hammelschammelate are left out even If the Germans are a bit displeas- ed. ‘The whole story of Mr. Cushman’s efforts to create a new language for the nations i# entertainingly told im the tssue of the Washington (DEC) Post of Friday, Deo, 2%, as follow A new language comprehended by | my mind for some time,” said the ail the nations of the earth is one of | eloquent Washington statesman yes- the legislative dreams of Represen-|terday. “It would be something very ‘ive Francis W. Cushman, of| desirable if we couli have a uni- ton State, Although it | versal language for the expression | ot,gur ideas. During the last sum- mér I have been in communication with several notable scholars, who favor some effort along the line my Dill_ Indicates.” “Your bill ie the outcome of your own ideas, or does it represent the ideas of some societies?” Mr. Cush- man was asked. ‘Wilting to Wait for Action “A part of both,” was the repty. “Of course, I may not expect that congress will act at this seasion, nor at the next, nor at the session after that. But something of the kind Ought to be accomplished, and it takes time to accomplish such re- & culmination, it is neverthe- ‘true that he has given the sub- much thought and is now try- to put his plan “Hut will not Engtish eventually become the universal larguage?” was another question put to Mr. Cush- man. “That war something tke what I had ‘in my mind this minute,” was the ready retort. “If the world goe on speaking English at the increas ing Hon now observed, It may be that, after all, no legislation may be necessary. But it would be very convenient to have universal char- acters for written and printed lan- au guage. “Is the idea something like the ‘olapuk. of which much was heard Z a | 2° fn my mind is whether you can te & language for a people: it prove as impoenth ation the value of silver.” thar Re can. speak Jn a lane own, it not in Eee ‘Mr, Cushman did not indieat ‘Who reall his fiery and ple- appearance betore the yeenraing river and harbor ne appropriations Year know that 2 & Ht 37 a eee manner, Me Left Me | “Lam tn great distress. younger replied, sobbing aa ‘Just three Weeks ago I and L came ¢ eft me and I have not see He said he wae gotn 1 would never istrent him. T have but a few ¢ lars left and have no piace to go. want you, Mr, Mayor, to get work if you can. 1 am willing work. Won't you please help me? The girl's friend corroborated the | story, adding that they had met on the traly and that the unfortunate girl came to her for help, She was unable to assiat her and therefore the young bride to the A Smile in Place of Tears Mayor Humen became Interested at once. After a few questions he disminsed them, telling the «irl he would see about her caam and re- queated her to call the next morning A smile took place of the tears on the poor '* face and she left the offic feeling lighter hearted than when she ent: ‘The mayor kept his word. When the young women called the next day ahe was directed to a reapectatle home where she waa given light housework to do. ‘WHl Return Home She worked willingly, and tn two weeks more she will have enough money to return to her nie in San Francisco, which xhe iitends to do. To her mother she has not yet told of her sorrow and will not until she reaches home. ‘Fhe mayor steadfastly refused give any names. le te convinced | that the etri's story to him is true nd he in glad that he was able give her the assistance she ask The publication of her name, he says. would only ad@ more, sorrow and | humiliation to her already unhappy condition. REGISTRATION AT UNIVERSITY Books Will Be Open Tomorrow — Bright Outiook al “hummer” on terse Western —. whether he Intends to essay ‘olapuk oF not. popular favor Is amazing. It remain for the week with matinee. “At the O14 Cross Reads” “At the Old Cross Roeds” showed tional strength. _ Sate ceeee | it runs the balance of the week with turday matinee. Jefferson De Angelis ds and admirers of Jeftes Angelis who always predict he would eventually become all comic opera com. e him a hearty w: em his Kreatent fi iF i E is ll i § and 6, for no other won the praise he has new piece. “A Royal Rou 8 E 979. deals with the troubles of a boulevard cafe proprietor, who gets up in polities and love, It t# from the pen of Charles Klein, who Capttan’ an “The in." and the muste ts by that and popular composer, Will- fam T. Francis. “The Village Parson” Next week's attraction at the ‘Third Avenue theater will be, "The net Village Parson,” an emotional frama MEETS TONIGHT [Sct site vmstat eae con gg 4 under the management of W. Ts Vee ered . Nankevill It will be produced Will Confirm Two Nominations and| *ith & large quantity “of spectal noenery, _ Tatk Charter Amenaments When We Are Married ‘The council committee of the! Mr. Joseph L. Schermer and Mins Whole wili meet tonight at § o'clock Jeannette Davis were married yea- 4) consider the various proposed! terday at the home of the bride's eharter amendments before ft. Im- parents, 1711 Yesler way. The couple Mhediately after, the council wit be| itt today for a six-woeks' honey- called in special seasion, ncording to) 0 'n the Fast. Rominaticns of the mayor for super-| GOLF TOURNEY) tion by the counctl. % wb) Moday night will be made lig @n order iseued by the mayor, to re- $5 intendent of the water department | it is thought that several routine | Country Club Plays Several Matches | | Geive the reporis of the whole come) mittee. TAL ‘the some meeting the ecatea MOST EXCITING and member of the board of health Will be opened for confirmation or | ters will be discussed in order en the regular business for next! at Lake Washington | A tournament with five events was! LEAWOOD vives by the Seattle Golf and Coun. Theaters ‘try Club at the Lake Washington |links yesterday. The ladles’ handi- cap resulted in a tle between Mra K. A. Strout and Miss Clara Wing | with a net score of 64. The men's handicap of 18 holes was won by C. D, Stimson with a score of #0. Herman Chapin wae a The mixed foursome waa won by and Mra. A. Strout with a net ee Lady Minstrelsy | Tonight the much talked of lady | minstrels will appear at the Grand ra house. ighty ladies are in M the cast, who have been thoroughly Fehearsed anda unique and imer-| more of 4. Br. and Mra, Groavenor eating entertainment can be safely | FOlnom took second place with a promised. Mins Rebecea Collins won the put- ‘Wilson's Juvenile Minstrels ting content with a net score of 2 Much Interest is being taken in the! J "Db. Lowman and J. C. Newton| coming triple production by Will-| tied at 22 points in the men's can son's Wonders, which will be seen! test, | here for two performances at the After the contest prizes were! Grand opera house next Saturday, | awarded the winners and refresh The scenery and setting in the! ments served in the club house gminstreis, the burlesque of the opera - Tl Trovatore,” an ganza, “The Virth of the te aaid the ‘The British ehip Blackburn, which! drifted from her anchorage at Race = on a Benttle stage in| Rocks, was towed into ‘ it | Grace Wishaar, who are painting the| Pioneer, She Koes to Fraser Heautitul drop to be used In the Bpo-| Fiver for a cargo of aalmon kane theater, are the artists | gtiver “Oe ye bE ay ld | Moore ‘wo audiences enjoy © Ol n day. The hold which this old play Second avenue. and spoons at nue Registration for the winter term = morrow, Class work will beatin promptly Monday morning. Those who do not register tomorrow or Bat- trday, but delay until some time next week will have to pay a fine. ‘The faculty haw been annoyed previ- ously by the students registering tate and le ba a Mond Ht. ‘The fhe wit ont & nominal on. td to have the desired | Woodland Park Franchise tomorrow night der the application of the Se- attle Electric Company for a fran- chine to run a street car line through Woodland park. been pending I several montha and the committee hopes that it will be able to frame a report at this meeting. + Get sliver noveltied ut Moore's, . . commences at the university but It in expect: effect. An increased attendance ts ex- pected this term. atrar Mere- dith has received several letters from | con, the dgvn-sound countries and Kant- ern Washington inquiring about the university and signifying the inten: tion of the writer to attend this winter. Among the courses given thie winter will be one for miners. Pro: Rogue, | feasor Roberts has already prepa : wt intl the achedule, ‘The courte will be for three months and has been prepared hi eapectally for “Alaskan miners. Lac- nd te | tures by experts will be a feature Fee dea ett tin teonterie| of the course, A’ homing! reriotes tion fee will be charged cover the expense of materials. ENGLAND IS INUNDATED LONDON, Jan. 2—Flood: many people are homeiens, No live hepatic Umbrelies—And endless vartety Moore's, 705 Second avenue. o— Canes and pipes for presentations at Moore's, 706 Second avenue. Reduced... 3 Stevens single gun, electro teel barrel, choke bore, regular #9,00...-..-$6.00 Double gun, ‘with twist barrel, nicely’ finished, made to sell for $13.50, ee $9.00 GAME BAGS Made of Pegamoid; most durable made, No. 1, regular $1.00... 75 No. 2. regular $1.25... 85c No. 3, regular $1,50...$1.00 srauen & iALBu if 1205-1217 hh Secon? Ave aPougall Mirokde Co 717-19 21-23 First Avenue - Stock: | Reducing Sales In Every Department Commenc- LEFT HER Young Bride Applies to the ed in @ neatefitting was buay going over nawered the rap in bis mayor Well, ladies, what can I do for you?" he asked tn his most pleasant ing Thursday Morning in San Francisco. My bus: | to Itve ¢ had been here but two daya when him away ome back. Why he did so I do not know, I did not Black and Colored Dress ¢ dinghama and Wash Goods will be half price. omen's Underwear and Hostery, one-third off. Spangled Robes and La All kinds of Dress Trimmings at leas than former cost Men's Furnishings greatly reduced. nen's Imported Costumes, half price, 000 FURNITURE <> Special Price for Friday $2.25 = | i.:, NIT to! | re for| This is the cheapest place in Se | .|quality and purest medicines. -: | Quality for quality you can't. matéh | Cooper & Levy BURBANK POTATOR FLOUR—Special are rag ing in the Went apd north of Eng. | land. Houses are inundated and are reported as lost up to} the present time. Rivers are unt- veraally higher than they have been in a decade. Heavy rains continue 3-pound Jars S-pound Jars 10-pound tubs SUGAR CURBD BACON 5 ROILED HAM WHITH CLOVER HONEY and &1.40. iLOBS STARCH BRILLIANTSHINE: or nickelware- PINKHAM'S | DISCOVERY Y'S MALT WHISKE Cooper & Levy Wholesale and Fetall Grocers 104-106 FIRST AVENUE Let. Yesier and Washington Lelephena Main 192 NNN, THE SRATTLE STAR. half price and tess. Robes, « third off, Rocker Special Friday This te @ correct picture of a $2.25 Rocking Chair. it in built Of solid, selected oak, Anished a dark golden. Hag ornamented top panel and turned apt ‘The arms ign and firmly Sundays) and 10:00 a. m,, 1 (for Bre SECOND A | For Drugs attle to buy drugs; but it is more than that—it stands for highest these quotations: Glycerine, 2 opnee bottle Armmoula, pint bottic Wood Alcohol, pint battle Castor Oil, 2 ounce bottle Vaseline, pound cans Beet, Ir 6 Wine Alicock's Porous Plaaters, 2 for Uelladonna Plasters, 2 for Carter's Little Liver Pitia Peruna ‘ " utlcura Ointment . storia 2 Pinkhatn's Vegetable Compound. 6c Kenyon’s Ruchy Compound 6x Kilmer's Swamp Root < Scott's Catarrh Cure and Tonic ine'n ¢ nd toke Dan Labh King’s Di Piso's Cu i Honchee's German Syrup Warner's Safe Cure | Scott's Emuteion Syrup of Figs | | | 1 | uft Cure Powder covery Main 787, a Second Ave. Ot eenceceecaaecaaecacce Annual Stook-Taking Sale On looking over our stock we find many lines that are af incomplete, as the renult the h trade, ‘These line we shall clowe out at prices, and this «at xcellent bar China, Cut Glass, Bi Hann Vasea, Dolls, Leathe nde, Bronzes and the ous Rookwood, Wedgwood and Daulton Wares, We mention Just a few of the reductions Carlsbad China Dessert Plates, Carlsbad. China Cake Plates, reduced from 4c to te China Fruit Sauc- duced from $1.13_per 4 The e aren #light indication early comers ure M. Seller & Co. CCEREE LCE CAEL LACE SPRPRRAIPID DPRIIPRID DID: SCAE CECE EERE CL Ce CRE ECHR CC eeECE Ceeeeeeeceee® OPFVPHPIPTHAPPRPRDDDI92200 Sunday, th effect Flyer for Tacoma. | At Everett wit Str, Mikado for Brohomish. and Kver- ett and Monte Cristo Rallw Merchants’ Doo e formerly, per set, $1.0, re or the Washington duced to 81.00 Bank Carlsbad China Fruit and Sal Remember, this offer ts for a ad Howls, reduced from. 90 LIMITED TIME, ONLY to, each Be rst come, Firat valuen We ate offering, At Second ant Madison, Ce as we have many other bar cember 28, 1901, Ask for Ha ains fully AA good Which the T. MacLean, nll cad TEC CREE COREE EE CER RECER CEE EERE CECE EERE K ECE CEE EERE EEE CER ERE EERE KES Pacific Coast Steamship Co. For San Francisco Leave Heaitio Bam | Bteamshipn city | of bia, Walla | On Walla or Umatilla, Dee, 20; 26, 90, Jun, 4 FOR SOUTH-EASTERN ALASKA wave Beattie @ 1 Btoamehips City of ttle, ¢ tage Clty or City of for Alaska Dec, 21, 90, #1; Jan, HM i Ticket OMoe, 113 Jamen Bt, Seattle, MM. Talh mt ‘ eat; ©, W, Miller, A PACIFIC CLIPPER LINE HK CAINE, President Seattle and San Fran- cisco Route Leave Seattle—#, 8. John & Kimball, Jan, 11, 8. 8, Santa Jan, 4th, 8, 8, Caarina, 6 ‘obert Dollar Carrying freight and pai ere, reduced rates. Freiehnt Om Ticket OMtece Arlington Dock. — 18 Hirst Ay. Tel, Matn 1033, Tel, Main 1147 n= THE GLOBE NAVIGATION CO, FOR HONOLULU DIFECT Steamship “Tampico,” 2,000 Tone, Wilt be dispatched from Yesler wharf, Pler 1, on of about Janu ary 10th, 1902. To be followed b steamer of thin line on oF out the 10th of each month. Shipping Permits Required For information, apply to the office of the in the Globe k, Piret avenue and Madison street G, F, THORNDYKE, Manager Tra Department. TT WON ‘TINGHAM General Mana The White Pass and Yukon Route To the Atlin, Hig Salmon, Yu kon, Klondike and White Horse Mining distric THROUGH MAIL EXPneas, PASSENGER AND ReIGHT CERVICE MAINTAINED DUR- ING THE WINTER. YWN, Cen’) Agt Traffic Me a Bkaguay, Port Orchard Route Daily service, effect it. 19, 1901. 8. Navy rd and and Bidney. STEAMERS Athion and inland Flyer From Columbia Dock, toot of Col-| | umnbia street. Leave Beuttle~€:20 a. m. (except Dp. mn orton only) and 4.30 p.m. Saturday only, extra (rip 11:30 p.m.) Fton—#i16 end 1145 6 nd op m. Leave Bidney 7:6 and 11:50 a. m 4 | Leave Charleston—6:00 end 11:35 «. 4 Bean “- |) Point take steamers leaving Reattle $f 10:00 a. m. and Lib p.m. Leaving Hiremerton at #:18 a, m. and 6:15 pm. Fare 1 conte round trip, CO ON TIE CITY OF EVERETT | U R E CoO. |SRATTLM LVRRETT AND BD ‘) & MODS ROUTE 04 ' | Ey. Beattie. 7) a am. 12 mt Ly, Bverett, 0:15 ». my t nas me iat Three round tri Hy. , Aneluaing ft Conngetions At Beattie with ste, | — Colman Dock, Bea Keg i hk Everett Telephone KB SCOTT, Manager. Gentlemen Beginthe new year with a pair of our hoes A new lot just in, srice only 93:00 Treen Shoe Co. 707 First Ave., Seattle WAR! The Stove War Is Oa. There Are Others, but the ficorge M. Clark & Coupany’s Celebrated “Clark Jewel” fas Range Is the Best To introduce our Staves, we will, for a limited time only, Give a Gas Range Free to every resident of. Seattle who Is not now a@ as con sumer. As evidence of your wood faith, bring with you a receipt from the ttle Gas & Electric Company for thirty thousand cuble feet of gas, The Stove Costs You Nothing but we must be sure ou will use It If you want assurances as to our good faith and ability to do what we agr National Bank of « y-five dolians is saving OUR RANGE will be on ex bition at f. W. NEWHALL & CO, CEEEE CERT ECE CCCEEREREEEED 9999999929239 97RFPPEIIIVIPPPIPPIIST IIIPIIIITIS ordeceececeeeeeecceeceds WATCHES, DIAMONDS, FINE| JEWELRY AND SILVERWARE. Ser Firs Ave. and Madivon St Abert Hansen 7323/2! | She largest Jewelry house in the | Want anything, try Star Want ads. | Northwest, THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 1908, CLASSIFIED ADS. “22 ABSTHACT OW TET TREMPEN & CO. mpeka waiitng |MHATELI Avetinat Co TDONOMOG & TKK I Jeskroom in HAM, 20-821 Ulobe vik A. KELIAGG, 286 Hatiey but HAND WARE MACDONALD, VALMIR & B AUCTION SALES TO restaurant No. 2404 First avenue, the teat built ou! TAR IDERMIEN ise ied Sree sharp, 6 doxen dining chairs, tables, Latiey Busting _ show cases, partitions, kitch erm, Marion ‘and Western’ i TENTS, awnlead than tarpaulins, Bos Aaaua cotaiers ede; ‘emote make te Onter by "moments motions __ 1083 Fivet avenue “WANK OF DRANCH-Corper of James | PREAP x REN an eT Oe AND SADDLERY WENDERGON, “Hid Doe WANTED-VEMALE | FIRES Transter Go, Mala Km. Oten, ile ad bent help im city, distribution cars bandied promptly. perior equipment for moving finest Igo and heaviest machin A. CAMERON, Mans NATIONAL WANK OF | MeROKLEY 2,000, surplus, $35,- Capitol wtock paid UMBRELLA BY i work, Bib Pika Touging LP WANTED—MALE fm barby trade > “monthe reauired Mave, earned. whine Molers Barter Bcheot, Francia, Calit. Z a a) _ HOTELS, FURNISHED ROOMS A ernerel peaking wusinees | BAND FACIPIC HOTEL, 1158 i. Grondahl, fret vice pres; | SCANDINAVIAN-AMERICAN | house newly furnished; al Kicome ie wp — | CONKLIN HoUb#, 114% Third ave SAL BANK OF COMMERCE. Eeoe ra) be mking burners ‘ult Boxes for Rent. | Ob | yoo 1 ; 1 1 c ‘ < : anking DUmnew Lianne (nd. LOANS AND INS! BPH ELL ae B® Hroston Bock. _ | MACHINISTS | WANTED AD Binds cece Kachouge ‘on prim Band Esrope. . _ BUSINESS CHANCES WASQUEMADE Coste ARE rou took a von McALLASTER. MINDS AND MINE The annua! meeting of the holders of the Jordan Manufactur. prompects only Bed ling Company of Seattle, will be held if Seattie, at 3p. m, 3 1902, for the election of | Lnrectors and the transaction of other business as ma, SALOON MEN, ATTEN au, | POR Sale Two! saloons on Fi H KiHE Dailey ballding = ures; lease niay be had for | Dit. J, A. MACKINNON, 4 Chapin bid. [before the mi 7 Property comm, “Inetiiute of Osteopathy. (IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF Pane. Salm PATENT ATTORN! SKRSER Soy ADAMS, draiting. Gi W. POPE Ji King County, State of W: Nettie “Zemanaky, today for the money saloons, ranging 18 peice from $2.00 German-American invertme vs. Isaac A. publication, The state of Washington to the said Isae A. Zemansky, defendant: ‘ou are hereby summoned to ap- r within sixty (60) days after the of the first publication of this wit: Within sixty (60) jays after the 2ist day of Novem- 1901, and defend the above en | ed action im the above entitled wer the complaint of | the plainttf?, and serve a copy of | your answer upon the undersigned plaintiff at his (their) Mfice below stated; and im case of to do, Judgment will | de rendered against’ you according jo the demand of the complain which has been filed with the clerk Mf said court. The object of the ibove entitled action ts to obtain a livorce from the defendant on the _ | fround of non-suppert and desertion, | ALBERT D, MARTIN, Plaintiff's Attorney. address, Rooms 205-207 Col- ins building, Seattie, King County, Washington. x aeeeanar’ LopaINno” MovErs. FOR Bale-We have | lodging bouses, “net the Kind that are Usually fled With “dummier” furniture, fitted few high-class “of second-hand be all kinds and all sizes Cor sale, Red Front Fur Co. apest place to buy Oi he i from, the Olympic Tel, Main 01 . S18 Third avenue OU Co., 17 a8 Hilnee waaied “Ta the eiate of | a Serie eee ADVERTISING tates ‘of all magnaines and ‘bite Advertising Bureau, four falas, the genuine: cores ‘avold imitations. Lioyd. i Hiinckiey DioeK, about your homes for cash or de- CLAIMVOVANTS THE KeGIsTERE >—Oid gold and sliver. opt & fee unt We Have Resolved To capture your trade this year if we have not already Drop in now while we are taking inventory; you may be benefited by a call. Geo. ti. Woodhouse (a The Seattle Home of the Tel., Green 126. HINKLE, 211-212 Motusl” Life bide. Palmistry taugit mintic persone de 78-74 Stare-Hioyd peliding. | Binck BB6) tes, es ANNIE RUSSEL S CLEANING ANCING ACADEMIES y evening at 8:90, New work guaranteed Woodhouse Co, RAUTMAN Piumbing Co, Bull 477 AND BINDING THE Wy Bivens, “Aytintic Bi ed Calling Caria W CONTRACTORS RODERQUIET A HOS) 218-290 Spring street MLEY & WELLS, general 4 BUILDERS First and Pike. | PRRATIO SCHOOLS | AN Dramatle Beboo! prey New York Block, tahed, and begin METROPOLITAN 1 Want—Mountain Lion, Black}! Tom Thumb. 1 have for sale at apectal prices} DRESSMAKERS HANSON inh CIAL BT AMP WORKS Agent for the Crow's Nest Olt al Company, ROOM cot call at Lamb Sisters DRESRMAKING pari 60x120, fresh POPS SHS ESOS OS! ‘Sultaina’ A blend of the finest LYNCH & SHAW, 46-7 Haller bid spring water in hous @ Veumy” tive | Corner, 120 sau tik | Cottages at 40ci fees obtainable, vic BAILEY & WILLIAMS voual seo Teh Green 985, 222 Pike St. [Sererereeeoenereeorereoe CONTRAG FE & SCHMIDT, 8 Pacific Block, Phone John 1661, AL MACHINERY ‘%& WYMAN CO, 1314 Western avenue, Hinckley block,