8 THE ' HORNING OREGONIAN, WEDNESDAY, ' DECEMBER 20, 1916. SHERIFF OBJECTS TO TAKING PROFIT Mr. Hurlburt Wants County to Feed Prisoners and Asks for New Law. SYSTEM NOT APPROVED Revenues From Care of Federal and Other Prisoners Should Belong: to - County, Not to Sheriff, - He Says, In Asking Law. llie Multnomah delegation to tbe Legislature will be asked by Sheriff Hurlburt, of .Multnomah County, to prepare and work, for the passage of a law taking the feeding of prisoners out of the handa of the Sheriff. While the measure is Intended primarily for Multnomah County, Sheriff Hurlburt believes it should apply uniformly to all counties of the state. For many years the feeding of pris oners in the County Jail in Multnomah County has been done by the Sheriff under a sort of fee system. He is al lowed a certain sum a day for the meals of each prisoner under his charge and the Sheriff in turn provides the food and pays the cost of preparing It. If the Sheriff oan feed the prisoners for less than the Commissioners allow him for their meals, the profits go to him. All Get Three Meals a Day. "The County Commissioners allow the Sheriff 12 cents a meal per pris oner," said Sheriff Hurlburt. "For pris oners awaiting trial the allowance is 87 cents a day for three meals. For those under sentence the allowance Is 25 cents a day for two meals. "Practically, I have never been able to bring myself to make a dletlnctlon between the prisoners by giving some of them only two meals a day, while others get three meals, and I don't be lieve my predecessors did. All alike get three meals a day of good, whole some food. "Am a matter of fact, the profits on feeding the prisoners are not large, and there can be a profit only by feeding a large number of prisoners. For in stance, the overhead costs are virtually as heavy to feed 20 or 30 prisoners as they are to feed 250. However, I be lieve that making it possible for the Sheriff to derive a profit from feeding the prisoners under his care is not the best arrangement, and that the county Itself should take over the feeding of prisoners. Flam Worked at Quarry. "I am not urging this change as a matter of politics, but because I be lieve it to be proper and right.- "My own idea of the proper method to pursue would be that which I fol lowed at Kelly Butte last Spring and Summer when I took charge of the prisoners there. The food supplies were bought by the County Purchasing Agent, the county employed a cook, and the whole cost of meals was paid by the county. Nobody derived a cent of profit from the meals, and the prison ers were fed at cost. "At present the Sheriff receives the fees allowed by the Federal Govern ment for feeding Federal prisoners held at the County Jail. The law tak ing the feeding of prisoners out of the Sheriff's hands should provide also that these fees, and. also the fees allowed by other counties for feeding their prisoners held In custody, should go to the county. "It goes without saying that the law should be made uniform for all coun ties." BATTERY TO GET GIFTS CAXDV A1VD CHRISTMAS BOXEiS TO BE DISTRIBUTED. Mrs. Mabel C. Datson to He Santa Claua for Oregon Troops at Border and Hand Oat Presents. Christmas day Mrs. Mabel C. Datson, wife of one of the soldiers of Battery A, stationed at Calexico, Cal., will act as official Santa Claus for the organi zation and distribute the battery's share of the 284 two-pound boxes of candy and the 284 barber-pole candy sticks that have been sent to the Ore gon troops through the efforts of the women. Troop A, Oregon Cavalry, also stationed at that place, will have a part In the boxes. The Christmas packets already have been expressed and the men are as sured of a "Christmas in the trenches." Captain Charles W. Helme writes that big plans are under way for the entertainment. He says that they have a piano, and that on Christmas there ' will be a special programme in the open. Communications from Governor Wlthycombe, Captain Helme, Sergeant Perlie W. Callander and Mrs. B. V. Clayton were read to the auxiliary in explanation of the conditions for the care of the Oregon troops at the border. Quick Wan t to End Coughs, Colds and Croup T An Excellent, Inexpensive Home- X Made Remedy that im T 4. Prompt and Sure, fr '1' 't "X t 't t 3 $ 4 frStM$M$MSHSMS,l If you have a severe cough or chest cold accompanied with soreness, throat tickle, hoarseness, or difficult brcathimz, or if your child wakes up during the night with croup and you want quick help, just try this pleasant taming .home-made cough remedy. Any drug- fist can supply you with 2'i ounces of inex 50 Cents worth), l'our this into a pint bottle and fill the bottle with plain pranulated sugar syrup. 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The next meeting of the battery auxiliary will be held on the third Tuesday in January. Mrs. Clayton, wife of Lieutenant Clayton, in her letter to the mothers and friends of vthe boys, declared that tha-weather at this time of the year is ideal, with the nights rather chilly. The boys have oil heaters In their tents now, but the preparation of a Winter camp Is delayed by the failure of the new and more commodious shelters to arrive. ' $50 IS SEXT TO TROOP A Delicacies for Christmas Are to Be Provided for Soldiers. Members of Troop A auxiliary last night in their meeting at the Central Library, voted J50 to be sent to Troop A now at Calexlco. to be used for gar nishing their table on Christmas day. POPULARITY OF PLAY ZLEg ACTOR Pl'Z- Will Lloyd. There's one thing Td like to know," said Will Lloyd, of the Alcazar Players, "and that Is why do women like 'The Price," which we are playing this week; the 'Song of Songs,' whicH we played a few weeks ago; 'Zaza,' 'East Lynne' and others of the kind, more than men do? I don't know for sure that they do, but It seems to.be the general Im pression that it is the women who make this kind of play such a success every time, and I'd Just like to know Whether it Is true and. If so, why." Mr. Lloyd is the serious-minded heavy man of the Alcazar Players at Baker Theater, where the play Is being presented this week. There is nothing suggest ive about the play and it is far above the average in dramatic merit. The money will be telegraphed' t,o the troopers oeiore Christmas, ana will supply all the delicacies that the boys might have were they eating their Christmas dinner at home. It was reported at last night's meet ing that many Christmas gifts' had been sent the boys at the border by the members of the auxiliary. Gambling Advertised and ' Chinese Pay Fines. Sign Printed With Oriental Charac ters Attracts Police After Popu larity of Place Is Aoted. fTIHERE was a mysterious little sign JL which used to appear in front of the Chinese establishment at 95 North Fourth street. Whenever it made its appearance the place became suddenly popular for to the Chinese residents of that vicinity it spoke the alluring words: "Gambling going on inside." Patrolman Miller and Wellbrook were taking a stroll down Fourth street at tempting to look innocent but at the same time keeping their eyes open for aw violators. Suddenly Miller halted. "ro you see that sign?" he asked his companion. Patrolman Wellbrook admitted that he did and the light of battle appeared in his eye. The result was that seven Chinese appeared in Police Court yesterday to explain why they persisted In Indulging n the pleasing game of lantan behind bolted doors. They were fined $10 each on charges of visiting a gambling game. Those receiving fines were: Ah Sing, Ah Chain, Ah Yin, Lee Sing, Ah Yee, Ah Look, Wong Ding. Officer Wellbrook is still talking about how he impersonated a Chinese last week and walked in on a Chinese gambling game on Second street, catch ing tttem with 129 in cash on the table. He pulled his hat down over his eyes, humped his shoulders and, as suming the characteristic Chinese gait. walked past the doorkeeper without being even challenged. REPARATION IS CONDITION (ContlnuM From Page 3.) ami the speech which .heralded it do not afford us much encouragement to hope for an honorable and lasting peace. "What hope is given in the Speech that the whole root and A use of this great bitterness, the arrogant spirit of the Prussian military caste will not be as dominant as ever if we patch up peace now? The very speech in which these peace suggestions are made re sounds to the boast of Prussian mili tary triumph. It is a long paean over the victory of Von Hindenburg. "We must keep a steadfast eye upon they purpose for which we entered the war; otherwise the great sacrifices we have been making will be in vain. The German note states It was for the de fense of their existence and the free dom of national dvelopment the central powers were constrained to take up arms. Such phrases are intended to delude the German nation into sup porting the designs of the Prussian military caste. Whoever wished to put an end to their national existence or free development? We welcomed their development so long as It was on the paths of peace. Allies Would Defend Europe. "The allies entered this war to de fend Europe against the aggression of Prussian military domination and, hav ing begun It, they must insist that the only end is the most complete effect lve guarantee against the possibility of that caste ever again disturbing the peace of Europe. Prussia,, since she got Into the hands of that caste, has been a bad neighbor, arrogant, threat entng, bullying, shifting her bound aries at her will and taking one fair field after another from her weaker neighbors and. adding them to her own dominions. . "She got thoroughly on the nerves of Europe; there was no peace near where she dwelt. It is difficult for those who are fortunate enough to live thousands of miles away to un derstand what it has meant to those who live near. "Even here, with the protection of the broad seas between us, we know what a disturbing factor the Prussians were with their constant naval men ace. But we can hardly realize what ,4" , t X'- 1 it meant to France and Russia. Sev- I eral times there were threats directed I against them, even within the lifetime 1 of this generation, which presented the alternative of war or humiliation. There were many of us who hoped that the Internal influence in Germany would be strong enough to check and ultimately to eliminate It. Further Termi Awaited. "Now that this great war has been forced by the Prussian leaders, it would be folly not to see to It that this swash buckling through the streets of Eu rope and this- disturbance of peaceful citizens was dealt with here and now as the most serious offense against the law of nations. "We will wait until we hear what terms and guarantees the German gov ernment offers other than those, better than those, surer than those, which she so lightly broke. And meanwhile we shall put our trust In our unbroken army rather than in broken faith. "For the moment I do not think It would be advisable for me to add any thing upon this particular Invitation. A formal reply will be delivered by the allies In the course of the next few days." Facta As to Food Are Plain. Turning to the food problem, the Premier said: The main facts are plain. The har vests of the United States and Canada are failures and the Argentine prom ises badly. Russia is unavailable and our own harvest is poor, while only three-eighths of the normal Winter sowing has taken place, owing to bad weather. Under these circumstances the late government decided to appoint a food controller. "We appeal to the nation to assist the government in distributing our re sources so that no man shall suffer hunger because somebody else has too much," said Mr. Lloyd George in re ferring to the food, problem.- "That means sacrifice. But the men on the Somme are enduring far greater sacrifices. 1 "We cannot have equality of sacri fices, but we can have equal readiness for sacrifice from all. Let the nation place its comfort, luxuries and indul gences on an altar consecrated to the fighting men. Let us proclaim a na tional Lent during the war. It will strengthen our fiber, our spirit. Unless the nation, as a whole shoul ders part of the buVden of victory it will not profit by the trinmph. It Is not what a nation gains, but what it gives, that makes it great." In reference to the Irish question, the Premier eaid: ."I wish I could say something defi nite about Ireland. I already have had preliminary, conferences regarding Ire land and the cabinet will take the mat ter up. I look upon an Irish settlement as a great and necessary war matter and a satisfactory solution would be a great victory for the allied cause. Irish Situation Is Misunderstanding. "I am convinced, the Irish situation is a misunderstanding, partly racial, partly religious." Announcement was made by Mr. Lloyd George that more drastic steps would be taken regarding excess prof its. The Premier then referred to the proposal for universal mobilization of labor, saying: "We propose to appoint Immediately a director of national service, who will be in charge of the matter of universal national service. The military director will be responsible for recruiting for the army. The civil director will be gin by scheduling all industries and services according to their character as essential or non-essential to the war. "Certain industries will be classed as indispensable, while others will be drawn upon for -men required either for the army or for indispensable In dustries. "The - nation is fighting for life," said Mr. Lloyd George, "and Is entitled to the best services of all citizens. The government has been fortunate in inducing Neville Chamberlain, Lord MaVor of Birmingham, to accept the post of director-general under, this scheme. He will Immediately proceed to organize a great system for enroll ment of industrial purpose." Quarrel With Asqulth I ai personal. In the course of his speech Mr. Lloyd George referred briefly to his break with Mr. Asquith, saying: "It is one of the deepest regrets of my life that I parted from Mr. As quith, and some of my friends have known how I strove to avert the part ing. I am proud to say we never had a personal quarrel. It was with the deepest grief that I found it necessary to send my resignation." After making his announcement In regard to the nationalization of ship ping, Mr. Lloyd George said the ship ping controller was now conferring with the Admiralty and that he hoped it would be possible shortly, to an nounce not merely the plan for more effective use of ships on the register. but for the construction of ships to make good the wastage of war. In reference to the mobilization or labor, Mr. Lloyd George said it bad been decided to adopt the principle of universal national service, and that a new department of two sections, mili tary and civil, would be created. It was proposed y have a scheduling of industries, certain traaes being re garded as indispensable and labor be ing provided for them. Volunteers would be asked to come forward for this work, but if they did not do so, the government would not shrink from asking for compulsory powers. All Are Asked to Help. "We shall ask men of all creeds and faiths to help us do something which will be a real contribution to winning the war," he continued. Paying tribute to the contributions of the Dominions to the prosecution of war, Mr. Lloyd George said the new administration was just as full of gratitude as the old "for the superb valor of our kinsmen," and he now believed the Dominions ought to be more fully consulted as to the prog ress and course of the war, as to the steps that ought to be taken to secure victory, and as to the best methods of garnering its fruits. We propose, therefore, at an early date," he went on, "to summon an im perial conference and place the whole position before the Dominions and take counsel with them as to what further action they and we should take to gether in order to achieve an early and complete triumph of the Ideals for which we are fighting. NEW PASTOR INSTALLED KevvIavid A. Thompson Takes Over Duties at Mizpah Presbyterian. Rev. Cavid A. Thompson, new pastor of the Mizpah Presbyterian Church. was installed last night at the church Nineteenth and Division streets. Dr. W. S. Seeman, moderator of the Port land presbytery, presided, and Rev. J, R. Landsborough, of Oregon City, gave the charge to the people. Rev. A. L. Hutchison, pastor of the Piedmont Presbyterian Church, read the charge to the pastor. Rev. Henry G. Hanson, of the Fourth Presbyterian Church, of fered the installation prayer, and the Mizpah Church Choir provided music. Rev. Mr. Thompson was called to tbe Portland pastorate from Odympia. BIG DELEGATION IS URGED Representative at Foreign Trade Council Declared Important. "For her own sake the Pacific Coast ought to send as big a delegation as can be organized to attend the meeting of the National Foreign Trade Council 4n Pittsburg January 25-27," said Will iam Piggott, president of the Seattle Car & Foundry. Company, yesterday I plllll t The J. K. Gill Co. i: at a conference with representative of the Portland Chamber of Vommerce at luncheon. "The business viewpoint of the aver age Westerner Is not broad enough. nor have we done all that we can to direct Interest of Eastern business men to our capabilities. A bif representa tion at the coming: council Will do more than any other one thin to bring: the Paclfio Coast lhto the proper per spective In International commerce." CAR FRANCHISE IS ASKED Interstate Ilrldgre Commission Acts In Vancouver Matter. . VANCOUVER. Wash.. Dec. 19. (Spe cial.) The Interstate Bridge Commis sion, which met here today with V. I. 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