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V THE . MOIiXIXG OREC ONI AN", FRIDAY. AUGUST 1, 1919. 16 I SHOWS BAD LTS Trained Nurse Superintendant Considered Vital. ISOLATION WARD IS NEEDED Institution ConMdred More TTopltal Than Home on Account of Rc- ' cent Heavy Sick Lists. ff,rTttlTxir4 FVm THrt ParO report filed with the governor are as follows: We feel that the lack of ao isolated re ceiving ward was the biggest factor in the Rpr-al of thin epidemic and the board of directors of the Baby Hnme have failed in their responsibility in this matter. The routine care oft he babies before the epidemic and the over-crowding were also factors. The medical staff should have called nurses earlier and should have had more trained nurses on the job, but otherwise their work was very good and the treatment of the aiek babies wes excellent in every detail. They are especially to be com mended for getting the Kcrum, for the con sultation with other specialists and for get ting expert bacteriologists to aid them. Reorganization Recommended. "We believe that this organization should receive libera) support and encouragement if the following recommendations were adopted by the board of director: First That f reorganization be effected and a new constitution be adopted which Khali provide that the financail policy shall be in the hands of a committee of three, two elected by the board and one who shall be appointed by the governor to represent the state of Oregon; that the board shall appoint, subject to the approval of the medical staff, a superintendent who shall he a registered nuse and who shall have en tire charge of the internal management of the Baby Home. Second All expenditure! for supplies used in the home shall be authorized by the su perintendent before being paid for by the board. In all matters pertaining to the physical care of the children the superin tendent shall be under the direction of the medical staff. Third That at least one member of the medical ataff Bhall attend all board meet ings. Fourth That the present method of main taining a heVd of cows is expensive and does not protect the inmates from disease. It is therefore recommended that the herd be sold and the milk bought from a dairy or dairies recommended by the medical staff. The present cost of maintaining the herd Is about $iAno a year, and extra milk is being bought from a dairy. fire- Danger Is Seen. Fifth That steps be taken immediately to obey the directions of the fire marshal whose report is hare with appended. It is a Iso insisted that the approach to the fire escape of the third story be made more convenient of access. Sixth That segregation of the feeble minded be made as soon as quarters can .be arranged in the baby home or at Elizabeth Cottage. That children who are suffering from syphilis or other contagious diseases he kept in a separate pavilion. That if necessary the public be called upon to con tribute enough money to build an extra pavilion for such children. We find also that plans are being drawn for a separate heating plant that will take the furnaces and hot-water heater out of the basement of the present building. Your commission is of the opinion that with these improvements there will be no need for a new building at present. Seventh That all supplies such as sugar and staple groceries be purchased in large lots and from wholesale dealers. That dry goods as much as possible be purchased from wholesale houses. That vegetables be pur chased from vegetable dealers, markets or local grocery stores. Downtown Office Superfluous. Kighth That the office at present main tained in t he Broadway building be trans ferred to the Baby home. This will save not only office rent and telephone charges, iiut will add an extra helper to the house hold. The time of the superintendent is taken up in quite a large degree with visi tors who could be met by the office at tendant. Ninth That such changes be made in $he bookeeping as will show more clearly the exact status of such group of expenditures as well as the income of the home. Tenth That the maintenance of a solici tor is not generally understood nor accept able by those who contribute to the home and should be discontinued. We find that the salary of this solicitor for months at a time has absorbed a large part of her col lections. We recommend that this work could be done quite as well by a committee of the board members and the home itself would receive the full donations. Co-Operation Jh Desired. Kleventh That immediate co-operation be established with the Boys and Girls Aid society so that the wards of the Baby home may be, properly supervised after placing out. "This commission also recommends that instead of retaining the normal children in the home for indefinite periods or until they are ,T yars of age, that a system of boarding out in family homes be inaugurated. This method is being followed in several states with every degree of success. It is the custom to place not more than tbre children in one home. They thus receive personal attention and Individual care at less expense and with a lower mortality rate than under the present congregate system. This will necessitate a close supervision and this, we believe, your commission can se cure through other organized sources. Your commission is unanimous in its en dorsement of the various recommendations contained in the medical report. Your commission is acting In closest harmony with the state board of health in making the above recommendations, and we therefore suggest that until such changes are marie, as may be agreed upon by the board of directors of the baby home and your commission, that the license which the law makes imperative for the future opera tlon of this institution be withheld. Respect f ii? lv submitted, FRED LOCKLEY. Chairman Pro Tem. TORA Tt. SCHILKE, TR. ROBERT O. HALL, "WILLIAM R. TRUMBULL, Secretary Pro Tem. Management Is Defended. Mrs. D. C. Bums, president of the toard, had not seen a copy of the re port last nigrht, and declined to com ment on the commission's findings fur ther than to say that all rccommenda tions heretofore made by that body had been complied with at the Waverley home. "We don't pose as being perfect added Mrs. Burns, "but we do pose as being one of the best-managed insti tutions of the kind in Oregon or in any other state. The investigation of conditions at the home and conduct of the institution was brought about primarily by charges made by Mrs. Hlla H. Kleppel early in June to the effect that unsani tary conditions prevailed. The wom an's protective division made public a report of investigations which it had sponsored several months before the epidemic began. The Civic league called for an investigation, and Mayor Baker was on the point of having an inquiry made by a committee composed of rep resentatives of leading Portland clubs when Governor Olcott. upon being con sulted, pointed out that it was a func tion of the child welfare commission to make the investigation. Mrs. Klippel refused to give testi mony before the commisiaon because its sessions were held in private, the public not bein gadmitted. I n Test igat ion Method Outlined. The report proper contains an ac count of the investigation as taken up under the eight points specified in judging the merits of the institution as outlined by the 1919 session laws. Visits to the home were made by the commission as a rdy and by individual members, and meetings were held for receiving testimony from members of past boards, as well as the present boards. Financial records and other statistics were studied and the method of making purchases gone into, this EREPfl purchases be made in largo quantities from wholesale dealers. Of especial interest is the financial statement reported to the governor by the commission. The report, taking up this point, says: "As to finances there is no list of subscribers and the home has no defi nite income aside from the quarterly appropriation from the state, which, according to the law, is $10 for each child who is reported as dependent. There are bequests received from time to time which are used to meet the running expenses of the home." Criticism is offered of the general conduct by which actual-work has been dope by a few members of the board. Growth of the institution has resulted in the care of the babies being placed in charge of paid employes, and details of which, while under the direction of the superintendent, also are under su pervision of committees of the board, causing a division in authority. A more careful report of transactions of the board in minutes of its meetings is recommended and segregation of ex penditures is held essential. Efficiency Impossible at Present. Relative to the neew for new build ings, the commission suggests that in stead of a new building, the public be asked to subscribe' enough money to build an addition to Elizabeth cottage, under control of the Pacific Coast Pro tective society. The- estimated cost of this is $3500. Tn taking up the ques- THREE PKOMINENT OREGON MEN WHO HAVE BEEN ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENTS OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PORTLAND. ) - I 111 J -r"V. H tion of trained workers at the home the commission says: 'Your commission has found a condi tion which required much thoughtful consideration. Much has been reported of the capability of the present super intendent who has been at the home for several years. Your commission asserts positively, however, that under the present policy of the board of di rectors, efficiency is impossible." The division of authority is referred to in this paragraph, with the comment, "No business man could or would run his business on the principles which ob tain at the baby home at the present time. The superintendent should be given full authority over internal ar fairs at the home while the board should establish general policies and act as counsellors and advisers, but should hold the superintendent respon sible for results." Record Held Inadequate. Recommendations of Dr. Bilderback. home physician, and rr. Roberg, secre tary of the state board of health, for a receiving ward ar ereferred to. as well as the president's recommendations for proper heating equipment. Keeping of records of children is held inadequate. and a primitive method is said to be in vogue for placing children out. "As to the feeding of babies, the re port says, "this is under the direction of Dr. Bilderback, but we recommend more faithful adherence to his direc tions, especially for the older children. Monotony of diet and at times, accord ing to testimony of witnesses, insuffi cient in quantity, seems to have pre vailed. At present, however, a great improvement is reported." An exhaustive report is made on the epidemic, even to the part alleged to have been played by the sick cow. "In stead of going to California for help," the report says in referring to the visits here of baby specialists, we believe the services of the state board of health should have been called upon, as there is .a well-equipped laboratory con nected with it and presided over by experienced bacteriologists." AUSTRIAN CABINET TP QUIT GOVERN MENTAL AFFAIRS IN UN- SETTLED STATE. Peace Terms Presented by Allied Powers Stoutly Protested in Vienna Official Circles. VIENNA. July 31. (Via Berne.) The Austrian cabinet headed by Dr. Karl Rentier has decided to resign. LONDON, July 31. A message re ceived here from Vienna by way of Berne says it has been semi-officially announced in the Austrian capital that the cabinet reached a decision to re sign at a meeting held Tuesday. Austrian governmental affairs have recently been in a rather unsettled state. The peace terms presented by the allied and associates powers to the Austrians at St. Germain-en-Laye have been stoutly protested against in of ficial circles in Vienna. Last week. Dr. Otto Bauer, foreign minister, resigned, largely because of dissatisfaction at his failure to obta important advantages for Anstria the negotiations leading up to the formulation of the peace treaty. Chan cellor Renner took over the duties of the foreign office himself, in addition to thope of the chancellorship. If you want the entire nutriment of wheat and barley in most delicious form, eat GrapeNuts Uteres a Reascri" EL IS BATTLE FOR FREEDOM OPENS Alleged Forger, Wanted Here, Believed Well Enmeshed. TWO CHARGES ARE FILED Woman, Said to Be Former Conort, Js Sentenced to Lon; Term in Texas Penitentiary. TV. H. Crawford, wanted In Portland on the charge of a S5rt00 forgery, was revenged against Ola Matthews, said to be his former consort, when she was sentenced to five years in the peniten tiary by a judge in Kastland. Tex., last week for participation in the assault! and robbery of Crawford near Ranger, Tex., nearly a month ago. Crawford, who has been held for ex tradition to Portland since appearing as a witness in Mrs. Matthews' trial, opens his fight for freedom in habeas corpus proceedings scheduled for today. A deputy sheriff is on his way to Texas with extradition papers signed by Gov ernor Olcott. District Attorney Evans is represented at Kastland by G. G. Hazel, county attorney, who telegraphed Evans yesterday: "Will render every possible assistance in Crawford extra dition." Mrs. Matthews is reported to have had two male com pan ions with her when Crawford was held up, robbed of $1200, beaten into insensibility and left to die in an abandoned oil-well shed. One of them, Irving Couch, pleaded guilty and received a sentence of five years. The fate of the other, whose name is reported to be Rayburn, is not known here. Crawford I.nred From Road. Advices received in Portland yester ; day morning confirm earlier reports concerning the attack upon Crawford when he was assaulted during the night in a lonely spot to which he was lured by the woman. The facts sustain his contentions, as he was found by oil-field workers in the abandoned shed with his head hanging over the well shaft. He has recovered from his injuries. Authorities are now wondering when was the $5000 check of Wakefield. Fries and company, which Crawford passed on the Tuscon. Ariz., National . bank, forged? If Crawford could prove that he was not in Oregon on the date of the forgery, he could not be prosecuted this state for the crime, no matter what the preponderance of evidence . against him might be. The draft actually bears the date of May 16, at which time it ii most certain Crawford was in Ari zona. To protect against possible release of the prisoner on this score. District At torney Evans yesterday prepared i second warrant against Crawford, which was telegraphed to Eastland. The second complaint, on which the warrant is based, charges Crawford with the theft of three blank checks from the office of Wakefield. Fries and company. It was one of these checks til of which had been signed by the president of the company but not countersigned by the secretary that was filled out for $5000 and cashed in Arizona over the forged signature of the secretary, S. H. Guild. Date May Fix Charge. Though the date on the check ap parently is May 11. there is evidence of CRAWFORD Make Canada. on Your Way Kast Americans appreciate Canada's men. Her Alps, too, bare won oar admiration and thou sands will travel East this year through the Canadian Pacific Rockies to see the Alpine Fairyland to stop at pictur esque Victoria and Vancouver, at the chalets and spacioas botete at Sicaraous, Glacier. Eraerald Lake, Lake Louise and Banff to glimpse bis; rame in Canada's National Parka to enjoy out door sports in matchless mountain playgrounds. Perfect nt rii.r and direct connect ioma. No extra fares or sidetrips necessary. (si "Canada Invites You" Ask for Re.ort Toor No. W. 26. K. K. PEN, Gen. Ac. Paaar. Dept.. Canadian Pacific Railway, 55 Third St. Portland. Or. fX f K. K. PE3.-N. G.n. Art. Paaar. Dept.. I F-V A A 1 Canadian Pacific Railway. I 3" T t Hs?k i LxHy Ky Caorfi Naaswn a FHm erasure and change, which experts are expected to testify shows beyond ques tion that the original date of the check was March 6. instead of May 16. Dif ferent colored inks were used in mak ing the change, it is said. And Craw ford was in Portland on March 6. so that he could be prosecuted here be yond Question if that date was proved correct. In addition to providing a safeguard against the release of Crawford or failure of Texas to extradite him on a technicality, the telegraphing of the second warrant also will provide an excuse for the sheriff at Kastland to hold Crawford if his habeas corpus writ, returnable today, succeeds. He may be rearrested on the new charge, ard bv the time his release is secured on that, Peputy Sheriff Rector of Tort land should be tn Eastland. Though peculiar actions of Sheriff Lawrence of Eastland in refusing to comply with telegraphed messages from Sheriff Hurlburt seeking informa tion on the case lead to the belief that Crawford may have some political in fluence in Texas, it is very greatly doubted by local authorities that he will be able to escape extradition on tho charges preferred in Oregon. .Noted Soldier May Buy Home. SALEM. Or.. July 31. (Special.) Private Peat, soldier. author and at present on the chautaqua platform, has taken an option on residence property In Salem, according to an announce- me-nt made here yesterday. In the event Mr. Peat closes the deal he and his wife will come to Salem to resido at the close of his lecturing encacement about six months hence. 1 0. JONES IS PROMOTED ELECTION TO VICK-PRESIDEXCY OF BANK ANNOUNCED. Career Started When lie Took Posi tion as Messenger; Advance Has Been Steady Ever Since. Arthur O. Jones, assistant cashier of the First National bank for 10 years, was elected a vice-president of that in stitution yesterday at a meeting of the board of directors. Having been identi ficd with the bank since he left busi ness college in 1891 to become mes senger, and serving in almost every ca pacity as clerk, paying and receiving teller, Mr. Jones has the affairs of the bank at his finger tips, and with a now title will assume greater responsibili ties. W. L. Thompson of Pendleton, who was recently elected vice-president of the First National, will enter upon hi new duties September 1, and C. C. Colt, also vice-president, and will join the executive family of the banking house not later than October 1. The election of these men of wide business and hank f n g experience and elevation Mr. Jones is in keeping with the : nounced purpose of the banking house to strengthen its organization in con sonance with the growth and expansion of business and to subdivide the execu tivc duties of the official heads. Arthur O. Jones is one of the bes known men of the banking fraternity, and Is a veritable Pooh-Bah when comes to being made custodian of funds for civic and fraternal bodies with which he is affiliated. He was for 10 years treasurer of the Multnomah Amateur Athletic club, and has been for many years treasurer of Portland lodge. No. 55, Ancient Free and Ac cepted Masons, and of Oregon Consis tory No. 1. Ancient and Accepted Scot tish Rite Masons. Stopping of Girls Protested. ABERDEEN, Wash., July 31. (Spe cial.) Somplaint has been made here against a class of auto drivers who. it i MB tlBjBSBa f " - - - Every grocer everywhere sells. Kellogg s everyday. is stated, make a practice of stopping young girls and inviting them to ride. The protests have been referred to the pc:ce officers, and it Is expected that steps will be taken to deal with the sit uation. ELECTION PLANS DEFEATED Proposed Changes In Montana Pri- inary Law Protested. HELENA. Mont.. July 31. A suffi cient number of counties have filed protects against tne holding next Sep tember 2 of a special election to vote upon proposed chances In the primary 1 SlijV -y nF ,fchB mafc I y Oelici E3LJS h 1 I F"e3 EZ3 E3 I r J ' The Most Talked aF and Bes t Though t j j oF Eating Places in the City kvi Tfierea a Reason Three Appetising Places j ' rAnsUata!-l"a,i!i.LXJIPIWalMlitsjLJ " 1 UUMiJU)Siaa ,JAHi,-!l l 'lUW-'J.tf ".t!tJJL. - s"lTilnaMrr TaTWilTT '- - " ' -jmL - ayes? fY I Ml . I Iropyr.HT 1919 BY HILt-S BROS , , - -1 . - I, in ii ,1 l aia i i iaaawam-1 aaai -. - v 7hz 6urizthzcL ti qf .the election law to hold up the election, it was announced at the office of the sec retary of state this afternoon. Protests have been received from 28 counties, signed by 27,554 petitioners. The amendments provide for nomina tion of state and national officers in conventions and require a voter to de claro his party affiliation. LUXEMBERG IS GRATEFUL Huge Appropriations Urged in Be half of France and Relgiuni. LUXEMBURG. July 30. (Havas.) Th minister of state, proposed trtday in jccfon -a the chamber of deputies that 1.000.00 francs be appropriated for Verdun and 20M.O0O francs for the reconstruction of a devastated town in Belgium. He said France and Belgium deserve the eternal gratitude of the grand duchy for aid and protection during the war. Coca Cola Company oSId. ATLANTA. Ga., July 31. Sale of the Coco Cola company of Atlanta, to New York interests for $25,000,000 became known here today, the final transaction being dependent upon reports of audi tors for the New York capitalists con firming statements as to the earnings and financial status of the company. f i mm Pttt leading to the recommendation that