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Show oughly justified measure. Logic would tend to show that a law-': breaker who attempts four major ravages is a habitual criminal who must be permanently removed from society. jj A modern movement in crime suppression, and prevention has J been toward gathering crime statistics that afford a ready and ac- J curate survey of the crime situation. This work cannot bo overes- timated, and Senator Knight, chairman of the subcommission, says 1 of it: "The commission believes that complete and accurate statis-tics statis-tics of crimes committed is absolutely necessary to determine the ! cause of crime and to permit the enacment of the best legislation to '. prevent and punish the commission of crime." New ork has demonstrated the succcess that comes from scien- ' tifically and practically fighting the menace of the criminal. Quick ' justice and sure punishment are certain deterrents. ! PRACTICAL CRIME PREVENTION. Majpr crimes of violence have decreased materially in Newi York City since 1925, according to a report by the Baumes Crime Commission. Where y there were 308 cases of murder and manslaughter man-slaughter in 1925, the number dropped to 289 in 1926, and in 1927 went down still fart"fjri to 278. Of the Baum'jsLaw provisions the most important is that which provides life imp rise mment for criminals on fourth felony conviction-In conviction-In New York City y it has proven a restraining influence and a thor- |