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STANDARD WAGES OREGON STATE NEWS 17316362 Company Blamed for Strike by federal Investigators. PAY LESS THAN COMfORTABlE LIVING Settled Policy Toward Employes Is Criticised— Laws Against Child- Labor Strongly Opposed. M RS. C H A R LES R E ID R IL E Y How Dairymen Succeed. Oregon Agricultural College, Cor vallis-Successful dairymen are those who produce the largest amount of inilk and butter at the lowest cost pos sible. Large and cheap production de pends on the use o f cows that have in herited the function of producing large amounts of milk, and supplying them with economical nutrients. Inherited productivity is determined by test ap plied to ancestors and to the individual cow, ami economical feeding calls for food in such forms and amounts as will enable the cow to exercise her in herited ability to its full extent with out drawing upon her own body for milk material. From the foregoing, taken from Professor Graves’ bulletin on feeding the dairy cow, it is seen that profitable dairying is rapidly being reduced to an exact science, and that it will be profitable just to the degree that it is conducted on scientific lines. System in breeding and feeding, and the right system at that, is requisite to steady- consistent success. Hap-hazard meth ods of selecting the dairy cows and maintaining the dairy herd may occa sionally win when conditions are favorable, but assured success only awaits those who enter systematically upon the work of securing real dairy cows for the dairy and then feeding them in such a way that their bodies will be maintained and their milk flow kept at the maximum for the amount of feed consumed with the least waste and at the least cost. Of course, the handling and market ing of the milk and dairy products are parts of this system, but that is an other story. Those who are interested in proper methods of feeding may get a copy o f the bulletin, “ Feeding the Dairy Cow,” prepared by Professor Graves and issued by the college ex tension division, Corvallis, Oregon. Chicago.— The report of George P. Weat and C. T. Chenery, who investi gated the July. 1915. strike of the Standard Oil Company employes at Bayonne, N. J., for the United States Commission on Industrial Relations, was made public by Prank P. Walsh, chairman of the commission. The re port said, in part, after stating that the strike was against the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey: "The company is the most import ant of the Standard Oil group and this group is the principal contributor to the wealth, prestige and power of the largest estate in the country, if not in the world, that of John D. Rocke feller, Sr., and his immediate family. The facts regarding the company's labor policies must, therefore, be re garded as. of special significance be cause of the tremendous power wield ed by the group of men who control this industry and because of their an nounced intention to enter the field of industrial relations with a view to widening their influence and activity, propagating what they deem to be the proper theories and principles that should govern the relations between employer and employe." The following findings of fact are to be considered in the Ifght of the foregoing: "The Standard Oil company, of New Jersey, although conducting an enor mously profitable enterprise, pays wages too low to maintain a family on a comfortable, healthful basis. $600,000 Plant to Rise. “ It fixes wages, not with relation to the earnings of the company, but Medford — Two industrial projects, by taking into consideration wages paid by other companies in the same vital to the future economic and agri locality and then fixing the wage as cultural prosperity of the Rogue River low or lower than the prevailing wage valley, are assured: The beet sugar in that locality. In Bayonne it paid common laborers less than those of factory promoted by the Western two companies whose plants adjoin Sugar company, backed by Mormon its refineries. This is in direct con tradiction to the claims of the com capitalists, and the Portland Beaver pany in a statement issued at 26 Cement plant at Gold Hill. Broadway that it has always paid the Both projects represent an outlay of prevailing wage or better. The state more than $1,000,000. A $600,000 ment of the general manager of the company that the interests of other factory w ill be built in the Rogue companies in the same locality are River valley in time to handle the 1916 considered in the fixing of wages con stitutes in effect an admission that crop. the company combines with the poor The Portland Beaver Cement plant est and least generous employers to at Gold Hill has issued a call for its fix the wage rate. "The company has instituted no ma superintendents, foremen and employes chinery by which real or fancied to report for work at once. The plant, grievances may be peacefully and promptly adjusted. The officials say which has been in course of construc that any man has access to the gen tion for the last 18 months, is now 85 eral superintendent but the employes per cent completed and practically all allege that they would be discharged of the machinery has been received before reaching the office. The analysis of rock "General Manager Gifford is not a and installed. believer in child-labor legislation, and near Gold H ill shows one of the finest on the other hand, thinks the children deposits of cement material in the should be allowed to go to work West. earlier. He and Mr. Hennessy appar Tests made by the beet sugar expert ently have little respect for the for of seed planted in the valley this year eign-born men whose labor produces the company’s earnings and are pro shows a high degree of saccharine and ponents of the extremely individual size and productiveness. On some land istic and reactionary industrial theor sowed to beets the crop is estimated at ies discarded by enlightened employ from 20 to 24 tons to the acre. The ers and by economists many years beets have not yet reached the height ago.” of their development. The report then recited that the In the best sugar beet districts of company employed a detective agency the Rocky Mountain states, the aver of New York City to furnish guards age tonnage is from 15 to 20 tons an and strikebreakers. It quoted the at The bottom land is highly torney for the agency as referring to acre. these men as “ a lot of thugs.” The in adapted for the growth of beets. Mr. vestigators added: "Their appear Bramwell will arrive in Medford soon ance amply Justified his use of the and with the sugar interest expert A. term.” Storey will pass a month inspecting “ The strike was broken by Sheriff conditions here. Eugene Ktnkhead,” the report stated, "who first overawed and disorganized the strikers by assaulting and arrest Too Few Sign Petitions. ing one of their leaders and then Marshfield— The movement for bond strengthened his control over them by promising to use his influence to ob ing Coos county for $370,000 to con tain an increase in wages and by ar struct “ permanent” roads met a rebuff resting 30 of the armed guards.” when the petitions were circulated for two days and, instead of the required 1000, less than 500 signed them. The Cancer Foe Discovered. campaign was opened as a plank road New York.—The Rockefeller insti proposal, but the plan was criticised. tution announced through the Acad The petitions were drawn by District emy of Science at Washington a dis Attorney Liljeqvist, and the promoters covery by two of its investigators stated the word “ permanent” would whereby Immunity from cancer, it is be construed as hard surface when the hoped, may be obtained. The investi court would finally pass upon the term. gation was conducted over a period of It is planned to obtain another 500 two years. The doctors discovered names and ask the County court to that in the white lymph cells of the grant a special election. blood there are the necessary factors in making animals immune from can Sewer Plans Approved. cer. A decided increase of the cells Forest Grove— Plans, specifications gives absolute immunity, the physi and estimates for the construction of cians declare they ascertained. sanitary sewers in the city have been completed by Consutling Engineer R. 8oll Studied in Prison. Martinez, Cal.— Henry Kuckel re E. Koon, of Portland, and A. A. Kirk wood, city engineer, and approved by turned to his home here Monday on the city council and state board of parole from San Quentin penitentiary, health. The final date for remon where he served one and a half years strance has been set as August 24. The of a seven-year sentence for forgery, to accept a position as soil expert in work will consist of about 14 miles of California for an agricultural imple pipe sewers and a disposal plant. The The en ment concern. Kuckel occupied his estimated cost is $90,500. time in prison by taking a correspond tire plant will be constructed in one ence course in agriculture from the district. University of California, in which he won three degrees. Woman Runs for Office. Roseburg— Mrs. F. E. Alley, w ife 8t. Louis Strike Ended. of a former Roseburg land attorney St. Louis.— The strike of 1500 trans and prominent horseman, has an fer company teamsters and chauffenrs nounced her candidacy for the office of which began here last Friday has been settled. A general wage increase of city treasurer. Miss Agnes Pitchford, 60 cents a week, a reduction of about incumbent of the office has declined to A fter August 1 one hour in the working day and bet accept another term. ter working conditions are granted the she will pass her entire time looking after other interest in tills section. men. fllSpOTOY mPIEl/AN IL L U S T R A T IO N S ^ P A V V A LT ER S carrxAi*r o r rte ooatn nexom. cvrfMurr CHAPTER XXVI. llght. Pitchoune, moved from his usual Indifference, gave a short bark, Congratulations. walked up to the ladlea, und began The Due de Tremont saw what to snuff about their feet. The younger Splendid stufT the captain In the —— lady exclaimed, and then Sabron, lift Cavalry was made of by the young ing his hat, came forward, the crimson man's quick convalescence Sabron color beating In his dark tanued could not understand why Robert lin cheeks. gered after the departure of the Mar The Marquise d'Eacligtiac held out quise d'Esrllguac. the Comtease de la both hands to the officer: Maine and Miss Redmond. The pres "It's nearly noon,” ahe said, “ and ence of the young man would have you don't forget that you have prom been agreeable If It had not been for ised to lunch with us, do you, Mon- his Jealousy and his unhappiness. slqur le Uapitalne?" They played piquet together. Sab- Sabron, bending over her hand, as ron. In his right mind, thinner and sured her that he had not forgotten paler, nevertheless very much of a Then his eyes traveled to her com man, now smoked his cigarettes and intnloii. Miss Redmond wore a very ate hts three meals a day. He took a simple dress, an was her fsshlon, but walk every day and was quite fit to | the young officer from Afrlcu. who had leave the Orient. Tremont said: not seen her near by until now and "1 think, Sabron, that we can sail who had only caught a glimpse of her this week." across the opera house, thought that Sabron looked at him questlontngly. he had never seen such a beautiful “ You are going, then, too— ?" dress in all his life. It was made of **Of course.” said the young noble soft gray cloth and fitted her closely, man heartily. "W e are going together. and In the la|>el of her mannish little You know I am going to take you buttonhole she wore a few Parma vio back In my yacht." lets. He recognized them. They had Sabron hesitated and then said: come from a hunch that he had sent "No, mon vleux. If you will excuse her the night before. He biased her me 1 think I shall remain faithful to hand, and they stood talking together, the old line of travel. I have an Idea the three of them, for a few momeiits, that I am not In yachting trim." Pitchoune stationing himself as a sen Tremont was not too dull to have tinel by Miss Redmond's side. noticed hts friend's change of attitude The Marquise d’Ksellgnac rose The toward him. He smoked for a few young girl rose as well, and they moments and then said: walked on together. "When we get back to Parts I want "Mrs enfant«," said the Marquise to have the pleasure of introducing d Kscllgnno. ''don't go with your usual you to my fiancee." rath, Julia, Remember that Monsieur Sabron dropped his cards. de Sabron Is not as strong an Her "Introducing m e!” he repeated cults yet f will follow you with Then putting out his hand, said cor Pitchoune '' dially: ” 1 knew you were to be felici But she spoke without knowledge of tated, old fellow." the dog. Now feeling that some un Tremont shook his hand warmly. wonted happiness had suddenly burst “ Yes, and the lady la very anxious upon the horlton that he knew, Pit- to know you. It Is Madame de la choune seemed suddenly seised with a Maine." rollicking spirit such as had been his A very warm color flushed the characteristic some years ago. He cheeks of the Invalid. He remem tore tike mad down the path In front bered all he had heard and all he had of Sabron and Miss Redmond. He known. He congratulated hts friend whirled around like a dervish, he with sincere warmth, and after a few dashed across the road In front of moments said: automobiles, dashed back again, “ If you really want me to go back springing upon bis master and whin with you on the yacht, old chap— " ing at the girl's feet. "I really do," said Tremont se "See," said Sabron, "how happy he renely. "You see. when we came on Is." the boat we scarcely hoped to be so "1 should think he would be happy. fortunate as to bring back the dlstln- He must have a knowledge of what gushed captain." an important animal he is. Just Sabron smiled. think! If he were a man they would "But you have not told me yet," he give him a decoration." said, “ why you came down.” And the two walked tranquilly side "N o," said Tremont, "that is true. by side. Well, It will make a story for the Pitchoune ran to the side of the sea.” road, disappeared into a little forest all shot through with light. He came CHAPTER XXVII. bark, bringing the remains of an old rubber ball lost there by some other Valor in Retrospect. dog, and laid It triumphantly in front In the month of May, when the of Miss Redmond. chestnuts bloom in the green dells, “ See," said Sabron, "be brings you where the delicate young foliage his trophies." holds the light as in golden cups, a young man walked through one of the CHAPTER XXVIII. small aliens of the Bols at the fash ionable noon hour, a little reddish dog Happiness. trotting at his heels. The young man I^e Comte de Sabron finished his walked with an Imperceptible limp. dressing. He was thin, as men are who have Brunet surveyed his master from lived hard and who have overcome the tip at hts shining boots to his tremendous obstacles. He was tanned sleek, fair head. Ills expressive eyes as men are browned who have come said: “ Monsieur le Capitaine Is looking from eastern and extreme southern well tonight." • countries. Brunet had never before given his The little dog had also an imper master a direct compliment. His eyes ceptible limp occasioned by a bicycle only had the habit of expressing ad running over him when he was a miration, and the manner In which puppy. he performed his duties, his devotion, The two companions seemed im were his forms of compliment. But mensely to enjoy the spring day. Sab Sabron’s long illness and absence, the ron every now and then stood for a fact that he had been snatched from few moments looking at the gay death and given back to the army passerB-by, pedestrians and eques again, leveled between servant and trians, enjoying to the full the repose master the impassable wall of eti of civilization, the beauty of his own quette. land. “ There will be a grand dinner to Pitchoune looked with indifference upon the many dogs. He did not stir night, will there not, Monsieur le Doubtless Monsieur le from his master's side. When Sabron Capitaine? Colonel and all the gentlemen will be was quiet, the little animal stood at attention; he was a soldier’s dog. He there.” Brunet made a comprehen could have told dog stories to those sive gesture as though he comprised Insignificant worldly dogs — could the entire etat major. Sabron, Indeed, looked well. He have told of really thrilling adven tures. His brown eyes were pathetic was thin, deeply bronzed by the ex with their appeal of affection as they posure on the yacht, for he and Tre looked up at his beloved master. He mont beforo returning to France had had a fund of experience such as the made a long cruise. Sabron wore the poodles and the terriers led by their look of a man who has come back owners could not understand. There from a far country and is content. "And never shall 1 forget to the end fore Pitchoune was indifferent to them. Not one of those petted, ridiculous of my days how Monsieur le Capitaine house dogs could have run for miles looked when 1 met the yacht at Mar in the dark across an African desert, seilles!” Brunet spoke reverently, as though could have found Beni Medlnet and fetched relief to his maater. Pitchoune he were chronicling sacred souvenirs. "I said to myself, you are about to was proud of It. He was very well satisfied with his career. He was welcome back a hero, Brunet! Mon still young; other deeds of valor per sieur le Capitaine will be as weak as haps lay before him—who can tell? a child. But I was determined that At any rate he had been shown about Monsieur le Capitaine should not read at the ministry of war, been very my feelings, however great my emo much admired, and he was a proud tion.” Sabron smiled. At no time In his animal. When Sabron spoke to him he leaped simple life did Brunet ever conceal upon him and wagged his tall. A fter the most trifling emotion—his simple a few moments, as the two stood near face revealed all his simple thoughts. the exit of an allee leading to one Sabron said heartily: "Your control of the grand avenues, Pitchoune slowly was very fine, indeed.'* went In front of his master and "Instead of seeing a sick man. Mon toward two ladles sitting on a bench sieur le Capitaine, a splendid-looking In the gentle warmth of the May sun- figure, with red cheeks and bright — Miss Minnie Conrad, daughter of the late William G. Conrad, a Montana copner magnate, was married recently to Charles Reid Riley, who owns a large farm in Clark county, Virgin!*, near the Conrad home. Mrs. Riley and her sister inherited $3,000,000. MEXICAN EORCES CROSS RIVER AND ATTACH AMERICAN TROOPS Brownsville. Tex.—About 100 Mexi cans. under cover of darkness. Tues day night forded the Rio Grande near Mercedes, about 30 miles up the river from here, and partly surrounded 21 men of the 21st United States cavalry. They killed one trooper and wounded two. For a time it was reported that the Mexicans were advancing on Mer cedes. but at midnight all had disap peared. Soldiers and posses are searching the brush for them. The battle at the crossings was short but sharp. The troopers are un able to say whether the main body of Mexicans crossed to attack them or whether the crossing was a cloak to cover crossings at other nearby river points. In addition to darkness, the Mexi cans had the cover of thick brush ami bends of the river. During the height of the fighting the soldiers said many shots were fired from the Mexican bank opposite their camp. This camp was near Progreso, an excellent ford, where man ami horse could cross with ease at a gallop, ami where for two days cavalrymen and rangers have been watching the gatherings of Mexi cans in considerable numbers. A Mex ican at this point fired on the soldiers but hit no one. Ranger Lieutenant Reynan In an early report said he understood 270 Mexicans had crossed and that they were coming to attack Mercedes. The report from Ranger Reynan said that the Mexicans hail crossed the river in three hands. Mercedes, according to details of troops In that region, should have available 70 Unit ed States cavalrymen and half a doz en rangers for protection, besides vig ilantes who have been organized In force there Hevnan said it was reported that In addition to the. Mexicans who had crossed the river, a large number of others were lined up on the Mexican side. Reinforcements of rangers and sol diers from Harlingen were hurriedly ordered to Mercedes by automobile. Harlingen is about 15 miles from Mer cedes. Mexicans who crossed the river would have seven or eight miles to cover before they reached Mercedes. Reinforcements to Mercedes should reach there ahead of the Mexicans, ac cording to officers at Brownsville. Russians Resist Bitterly. Rotterdam, via London.— No point is yielded by the Russians to the ad vancing Germans until the railroad bridges and everything else of mili tary value has been destroyed, accord ing to German reports received here. The Cologne Gazette admits the diffi culties confronting the invaders and says: “ The great area west of the Vistula is covered by ceaseless pro cessions of wagons bringing up sup plies. An Incredible amount of work has to be done. Only by herculean exertions have we been able to carry supplies over the Vistula.” Russia Courts America. Milan, Italy, via Paris.— A long dis patch from Petrograd outlining the situation in Russia, which gives the impression of being inspired by Ser gius Sazanoff, Russian foreign minis ter, Is published by the Corriere Della Sera. The article says in conclusion: “ The proposal for a Russian Japanese alliance llnds no opposition on condi tion that it be not aggressive against China and even less so against Ameri ca, whose friendship is necessary to Russia.” Wilson Studies Union Pay. Washington, I). C.— Demands of ma chinists at the Washington navy yard for Increased pay were taken up by President Wilson In a conference with a committee representing the work men. The president promised to discuss their demands as soon as possible with Secretary Daniels. N. P. Allfas. president of the local branch of the machinists' union, said the delegation was much encouraged by the presi dent's attitude. Foodstuffs Price Treble. Paris.— A dispatch from Bucharest says that Austrian and German agents at points along the Roumanian fron tier are paying three times the normal price for wheat, corn, hay, flax, peas and beans exported from that country- This is the result of heavy export tax. 18 — •yes, came off the boat to the shore. I said to myself: 'llrunet, he has the air of one who cornea back from a vic tory.' No one would have ever be lieved that Monsieur le Capitaine had been rescued from captivity." Brunei's curiosity was very strong and aa far aa hla maater waa con cerned he had been obliged to crush It down. To himself he waa saying: "Monsieur le Capitaine la on the eve of some great event. When will he announce It to me? I am sure my master Is going to be married." Pltcbuuno. from a chair near by, assisted at hie master's toilet, one moment holding the razor-strop be tween hie teeth, then taking the clothes brush In his little grip. He was saying to himself: “ I hope In the name of rate and cats my master Is not going out without m e!" Brunet was engaged to be married to the kitchen maid of the Marquise d'Esclignac. Ordntinancos und scul lions are not able to arrange their matrimonial affairs so easily as are the upper classes. "Monsieur le Capitaine," said the servant, hie simple face raised to his master's, "I am going to be mar ried." Sabron wheeled around: "Mon brave Brunet, when?” Brunet grinned sheepishly. "In five years. Monsieur In Capi taine," at which the superior officer laughed heartily. "la Mho an infant, are you educat ing her?" "When one Is the eldest of u wid ow,” said Brunet with a sigh, "and the eldest of ten children—” The clock struck the quarter. Sab ron knew the story of the widow and ten children by heart. "Is the taxi at the door?" “ Yes, Monsieur le Capitaine." I’ltchoune gave a sharp bark. "You are not Invited," said hla mas ter cruelly, and went guyly out. bis sword hitting against the stairs. • • • • • • • llie Marquise d'Esclignac gave a brilliant little dinner to the colonel of Sabron's squadron. There were present a general or two. several tueu of distinction, and among the guests were the I»uc de Tremont and Madame de la Maine. Sabron, when he fouud himself nt table, looked at everything as though In a dream. Julia Redmond sat opposite him. Ho had sent her flowers and she wore them la her bodice. Madame de la Maine bent upon the young officer benignant cyee, the Due de Tremont glanced at blui affectionately, but Sabron was only conscious that Julia's eyes did not meet his at all. They talked of Sabron's captivity, of the engagement In Africa, of what the army was doing, would not do, or might do, and the fact that the Duo de Tremont was to receive the deco ration of the legion or Honor In July. Tremont toasted Sabron and the young officer rose to respond with flushing face. Ho looked affection ately at his friend who had brought him from death Into life. The mo ment was Intense, and the Marquise d'Esclignac lifted her glass: "Now, gentlemen, you must drink to the health of Pitchoune." There was a murmur of laughter, Madame de la Malno turned to Sab ron: "I have had a collar made for Pit- rhoune; it Is of African leather set with real turquoise." Sabron bowed: “ Pitchoune will be perfectly enchanted, Madame; he will wear It at your wedding.” ITO UK CONTINUED.) G R EA T N EED TO STOP W ASTE Lesson That 8hould Be Impressed on America by the Frightful War In Europe. Waste Is the crime of today, and It is especially the great crime of this awful war: waste In- human life. In hope, In love, and In the common savings of us all. Millions of dollars’ worth of the savings of the people of this earth, all of them our brothers and our sisters, arc daily bunted up, exploded, and wasted In the madness of the nations; and even that Is a (rifle when we compare It to the great human value of the lives that nro lost. It will not make any people rich; and we Americans, rarely fortu nate In not being Involved In the aw ful strife, shall find our part of the burden to bear. Some time the war will be over, and then wnsto must stop; It must stop If we are to ad vance In humanity and civilization over and beyond the yawning gap made by the lust of blood, pride of race, and the vanity of kings. The war has been In progress but a little while and already the cost of It Is be ing borrowed from future generations; extra hard labor and sweat must come from Infants now at their mothers’ breasts, to mnke good this debauch of blood and Are. And In the very measure that wo waste Is tho sentence at hard labor upon the ris ing generstlon prolonged. We cannot get out of It by being American: the debt is upon us. In unequal measure It Is true, but the debt, the obligation to make up the losses, Is upon us all. — Atlantic. Responsibility and Prayer. “ We learn on unimpeachable au thority that Iiord Usher, first sen lord at the admiralty, mnkes a habit of go ing to a certain church practically every day for prayer and meditation before beginning his responsible du ties,” says the Church Family News paper; ’’we understand also that Lord Kitchener follows out a similar rule whenever he Is In London.”— Londoa Olobe.