FRIDAY. JULY 16, 1920.
THE' OREGON . DAILY JOURNAL. PORTLAND. .OREGON
LONG HOURS AND
FREE LABOR ARE
FARMER S PORTION
Long hours, free labor performed
' by a large family of children and
failure to Jkeep, account pf overhead
expenses, are driven by M S. Schrock,
manager of the Oregon Dairymen's
Cooperative league, aa jthe reanons
why farmers can stand a low on
milk, according to Unite States At
torney v Lester W. Humphreys.
Schrock in com pany with Bert Ha
ney called on Humphreys Thursday
afternoon to present the dairymen's
.side in the milk controversy.
Information in the hands of Hum-
phreys as given by Schrock shows the
cost of production to be $420 per 100
pounds, whereas the selling price to
creameries is $3.80 per 100 pounds.; Con
densaries in the country are said to be
- paying only $3.80 per 100 pounds. The
figures also show the wholesale price of
milk during the Iat two yars to have
varied from 3 to 13.90 perj 100 pounds,
and the retail price to have i varied from
13 to 15 cents per quart, r
Humphreys was asked who was forced
to absorb the loss between j the cost of
production and selling priced
LOXO HOCRS, FREE LABOR ,
. "Mr. Schrock told me the Ifarmers a b
rorb it In various ways," Humphreys an
swered. "Schrock'a outline showed long
hours, free labor of children, failure to
account for overhead, failure to consider
depreciation . and the usitiR of crops
grown on the farm, which -were not fig
ured at the market value, permitted the
farmer to remain in the business even at
a Iohs." j
LABOR ASKS IXQt'IRY j
A resolution demanding that the United
States attorney include the .distributors
in a price investigation which has so far
.apparently included only the dairymen,
was adopted by the Portland Central
Labor council Thursday evtnlng. The
resolution follows: "
. Whereas, the price of a quart of milk
in Portland Is 15 cents on ciedit and 4
cents cash in advance: 1
And whereas, the milk nrdfluoer. trib
utary to Portland have pulfiliilv stated
that they are selling their imilk deliv
ered to PoVtland milk distributors at
leBS than seven cents a quart;
. And whereas, the milk prbduoers de
livering milk to distributors In Portland
state that they haul their milk to Port
land, a distance of 30 mileis or more,
which cost of hauling is included in the
BABIES BEATEN AT CHILD HOME
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Above Mrs. A. A. Mathus and her home at
where j Humane . officers rescued children.
185 Monteomery Htreet,
Below ltlna Ross. 3
years, and VcAa Ross, 18 months, who sliow marks of beating.
milk from the distributor's nlant to the
price of less than ven centa a quart at consumer's doorstep seem unjustified.
uiiieaauiiame aiia unwarrau.tiu i
"-"And whereas, ! the retail price of a
quart of milk in Seattle is 14 cents a
quart, no credit :'.
"Whereasj the price the distributors pay
the producers in Seattle is over eight
cents a quart; i ?.' ,
Whereas- the cost of distributing a
quart of milk In Seattle la less than six
cents a quart ; i
And whereas, therefore. It? would ap
pear thnt the consumer' in Seattle In
which they sell milk to the Portland dis.
n luuiurs , : . , I ;
And whereas, it would appear that the
consumer Is called upon to pay a gross
profit to the Portland distributors of the
l . renc between the prodecers' price
of less than seven cents andi the retail
ers price of 15 cents, a difference of
about eight cents a quart ori more than
ion per cent ; j s
Whereas. . th m.m
than 100 rwr cent to deliver , a quart of
called upon to -pay gross profit to the
distributors of less than six cents a
quart, instead of the eight cents charged
the consumers of Portland by the Port
land milk distributors; ;
Be it ' resolved, that we. the Cen
tral Labor Council of Portland, in
meeting- assembled, ' this fifteenth
day of July, 1920, do hereby pray
the United States district attorney
of the Portland district. in ad
dition to investigating the cost of milk
production, etc., to investigate tne oasis
upon which the retail price of milk Is
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Corbett Bldg., Fifth and Morrison
arrived at In the city of Portland ; and
further to investigate the efficiency or
inefficiency in the methods of distribu
tion of milk in Portland ; to 'ascertain
whether there is any inordinate profit
being made by any milk distributing
plant in the city of Portland and whether
or not the retail price of, milk is based
upon the cost of distribution of the
most inefficiently managed plants in the
city, such retail prices being based upon
a combine or gentlemen's agreement,
contrary to the spirit and letter of the
law, between any and all the milk, dis
tributors in the city of Portland.
BUSINESS HALTS;
LOS ANGELES ROCKS
,' (Continued Krom race Out)
violent tremors. People rushed to
the streets from stores and offices,
but In the downtown district : appar
ently, there was no real panic .
The quake', although not as long In
duration, shook Los Angeles more heav
ily, than those i which damaged Ingle
wood. In offices unstable . hangings
were shaken from the walls, in liomes
milk was spilled and dishes rattled
riotously.
Numerous Chimneys were cracked.? ,
SHOCK COMES-St'BDESLT
The shake gave the feelinfr that some
irresistible force had suddenly struck the
terrific blow. ; It was not preceded by ,
any : preliminary quivers, but started
with the hard shock and rapidly tapered
off until the earth decided to hold still
once more. ' -'
'.- It was preceded by the usual dull
rumble, but this warning was not ., as
long as is usually the case.
The quake was not, felt in Santa
Monica,, according to a ; telephone meg
sage to the United Press. People -of
Santa Monica and ' Ocean ; Park were
I very much surprised . to- learn there
! had been an earthquake. -. This" would
i indicate that the' quake had been heav
ier south or southeast of Loa Angeles.
Reports to the United Press from
Pasadena, about 10 miles northeast of
Los Angeles, were that the quake was
felt very slightly there. It was not felt
in San Diego and Riverside.
-This" would seem to' establish that the
temblor- was practically local to Los
Angeles. '.-,. ,
At 10:40 reports to the police failed to
reveal serious .damage, but said . that
quantities of glass in both the business
and residence sections -had been broken.
One,-man was injured by broken glass
which fell from a window beneath which
he was standing. -
Rocks in quantities rolled down the
First street hill almost into the heart
of the business district in the vicinity
of the city jail.
: It was there that the nearest approach
to panic was reported. At 10:42 tele
phone service still was decidedly uncertain.-.
:
" The Burbank theatrw Duilding. near
Sixth and Main streets, is reported to be
badly cracked.
A telephone message from Inglewood.
center of the last earthquakes, at 10 :50,
said the quake was felt very slightly
there and no damage was done.
In Glendale, a suburb of Los Angeles,
the quake was strong enough to rattle
windows, but was of no particular
violence.
A "phone message from Whittier said
two slight shocks were felt there, but
"they didn't amount to anything."
DAMAGE IS REPORTED
An hour after the quake there were
Scores of rumors of damage to various
buildings., but . none - were verified. If
tr ue, the damage consisted of . throwing
the buildings out of line.
Plaster fell in many downtown struc
tures, but apparently no one was In
jured. I-;?--.--
There was a panic In the city jail
when the aged building careened giddily.
A half , dozen, prisoners knelt in the cells
and prayed. ! - . . .
Others yelled f rantically to be re
leased and struggled with the immov
able bars of the cells.
The city council was in session at the
city ? hall, ; and a member' -was In the
midst of a spirited address.
"I move we adjourn," shouted another
member and the motion carried literally
with a rush for the doors. '
The quake was not felt in San Pedro.
Police Seeking Man
Who Attacked Girl
12 Years of Age!
Gagged with a handkerchief and sen-
arated from her three small brothers on
her way home from a band concert at
Brooklyn park Thursday night. Susie
Miller, 12, was taken Into the brush near
by and brutally attacked by a man de
scribed as being between 20 and 22 veara
old. The girl is at St Vincents hospital
in a serious conaiuon. The Millers live
at 360 East Tenth street. The children
described the assfuiant as of dark com.
plexion, dark hair, about 6 feet 8 inches
tan ana heavily built. He is said to have
worn a dark suit and a straw hat.
Stewart Taken for
Driving Carelessly
N..E. Stewart, 520 Shaver street, was
arrested Friday . morning for failing' to
give right of way when his machine col
lided at Seventh and Shaver streets with
an automobile driven by II. E. Howell
of 1003 East Twentieth street x north.
Both cars were nvprtur-nM Unwaii re
ceived a badly bruised right arm and his
16-year-old son, who was riding with
him,' suffered from lacerations . on the
right knee.
mayor's wife to
decide Whether
he'll run again
"I am still thinking about it? said
Mayor George L. Baker . Friday in
tesponse to queries as to what action
! contemplated on the petition
signed ' bpr : business , men - and pre
sented to him Thursday requesting
he announce himself a candidate for
reelection. ' : :
Ever since announcement of the pe
tition signctk by over 300 t men and
women of Portland was made public
the mayor has " been receiving scores
of congratulations from -other . people,
urging him to make the race again.
It happens, this - time, however, that
Mrs. Baker-. 'is the boss ' of the situa
tion, according to the mavor. and until
she gives lher O. K. he will have noth
ing to . say. Definite announcement of
his intentions ' is expected early next
week. -
Two. more names that should have
been on the list, but were unintention
ally left off, according to Charles F,
Berg, . who "helped prepare the petition.
were those of Rabbi Jonah B. Wise
and : Mrs. George V. McMath. Other
signers i to the petition were : -
bigners of the Baker petition were as
follows :
if Precott W. Cookinsbam Mrs. W. A. Graepr
C. S. Jackson
A. J. McMu-krn
.!. B. ColdweU
K. A. 8nnter
r. W. Malkty
I- C. (iilmu .
Ben Sellinsr
U 4. Wentworth '
K. Wentworth Jr.
W. B. Beeb
W. R. Culler -J..C.
Luckel '
F. A. Douty
H. J. Carman
(irahara Glass Sr.
James P. Cook
C D. Utnuretta .
James A. Malarkey
Clark I. Simmonds '
J. S. O'Gormaa
Roderick I. Macleay
f. W. rtarldion
K. C. SheTlin
Sam P. iockwood ..
Kdward Cookinghara '
W. M. Ladd
Harry E. IewU
I. I- Bowman
Frank M. Care ,
W. H Beharrell ,
K. B. Holmes
Fletcher Linn .
L V. Powers
Jobn M- Caaey
v. t... stout
B. F. Irrine
J. P. Plagemann
'harlt I. ;radea
E. B. Hratt
Jay Bowerman
K. K. l.undbura
Milton R. Klepper
K. R. Kldredaa
James R. Thompson
l handler Bloom
Jerry E. Bronaush
Artlinr A. Murphy .
Jerry H. Owen
Otto J. Kraemer ,
Herman Schade-
Boss
E. C. Reed
.eorse R. Maxwell . "
W. L.-Brewster
Richard B.! Inllrhnnt
" 8. . Rrahara
. Anthon Kckern
: James P. Moffrlt .
William tialdman
1. C. Herrin '
I. H. Jojrcs .
A. H. L,
Phil Metwhan Jr.
Walter J. Holmao
H. F. Foley ,
I. K Rises
Walter M. JHIy
t A. U ulianu .
It. J. Blaenina- -A.
a. RuOilicht '
Ira A. Martin
tto C. Klein
; J. W. .Hammond
, Taylor V. White
Joseph C. Lee
Frank S. Orant
Albert Coe '
. Joel .V. Coo
- Josepbin C. Banmaa
H. N.. Htoudenmeyer
li. V. Reed
Joseph M. Riec ;
Jos Mauck
Conrad P. OLon
ieorgo r. Baker
I. pn F. Knowltnn
, Harry Andmnn
- Henry C Weber "
Klmer K. Pettingell
;." Charles Rineier
Frank V. Smith ...
W. Z. Buffincton
K. M. Fryermurh
Mrs. J. C. Bryant '
Mrs. O. B. Mcl-eod -.
Mrs. R. , K. Giltner
. Mrs. Charles K. Dant
Mrs. fi. S. Reid
" Mrs. F. MeCriUia .
Mrv H. M. Poey
Mr. G. O. Jefferson '
K ther A. Johns
. Mrs. Charles B. Ranyon
Mr. O. E. DetiUer
L. J. Amos .
Mrs. Coiesta, M. Dowlinj
. Jewiie O. Maclean .
; Mrs. B, F. Wearer
Alta Mansfield Inman
Mrs. Alice MailorU
r. 8. Fields '
K. K. KnbU
Mark Woodruff
hartes C. Hindman
Edwla A. RobisoB
A. K. Rockey .
Ijites Bnedetor
I. B. Teon
Emery Olmsted '
James B. Kerr r : .
C. C. Colt
Hash H; Herdman .
Peter Kerr
J. C. Ainswortb
M. H. Insley
A. U Mills
B. C. Ball
1. P. Jaecer
H.- B. Cowcil Jr.
W. F. Prier
Homer V. Carpenter
Antonie G. Labbe
R. W. Pries
W. J. Hoffmaa 1
F. C. Knapp
U Shank
J. O. Wilson
J. Donne
G. W. Weatherly
W. H. MitcheU i
E. J. Jaeger
J. A. Cranston
Winthrop Hammond"
C. Henri Labbe
Kdward H. Pence
H. 8. Hudon
Henry C? Allen
John B. Hibbard
Antony Bertl
Harley Morton
A. W. Ijimbert
A. Rose
F. U Knisht
U. M. Iriiper
C. C. Hall
D. H. Strowbridga
A. H. Arerill
A. L. Tetu
Robert Skeen
Huah J. Boydt
N. U. Carpenter
Kdward Newbegia
O wald W. Taylor .
J. A. Crittenden '
Wlbxm Benefiel
JlmM K tain.
Norman F. Colemaa
Ralph C. McAfee
Harold 31. Griffia
Kric V.i Hatier .
H. J. Houghton
C. B. BKiffy
T. ThaisMnen. M. J.
Joshua Btansfield
Brydon iH. Jficoll
P. Bacnn '
Kdward O. Ram moos .
J. H. Rankin
P. L. Abbey
K. N. W'ishtman
larenoe K. Hotchkia
R. A. Stuart
Carmen Coe
Clyde Kvans
G. C. Joyce
A. B. Campbell
C. B. Williams
J. F. Tiy
J. U Wells
lieroy Walker ..
Maynard Redmond
Mrs. Harry K. Chipman
Mrs. F. H. Usmreaach
Mrs. A. W. (Graham
Mrs. Robert Krohn
Mrs. J. H. Greeny
Mm, Phillip Blumaoer
Mrs. H. V. Baruh
Mrs, 8. M. Bluraaner
Mrs. J. Darkheimer
Mrs. J. F. Kelly "
Mrs. Jnn Manninc .
Mrs. Kdna A. BeU
K. 8. Errta
H. i, Caroplia
Joan Pulos .
Georse J. Berbys
Chris Aiiproe
Sam Msckin
Mike Anderson .
O. Colktro
Frank Jacketta
1. Inscullo
G. Callucei
P. i'aianxo '
Harvey Welle
Barca E. Leonard .
K. X. 8tron
W. W'. Wrwht
J C. KncUfh
A. K. lkyle
John M. Gearin
ManhaU N. liana
Frank McCrillis
Walter P. Whiteomb
A. G. flark
A. B- Gephart
W. H. CbaUea
J. M. Gill
A. V." Wells j
F. W. Vogler
Arnold Gohen
Kdward O. Larson
William Strandborc
M. D. Wilkins
Fred Spoerl .
O. O. Bortsmeyer
Joseph 8hemanjki
G. O. Madison
C. J. Hchreiter
I. C Burntracer
Sif Upman
Charles F. Berg N
K. Ehrman ' .
A, F. Flesel
M;Lain
Kdcar W. Smith
G. H. Crawford
A. W. Hemming
F. K. Ryor
N. A. Iarh '
B. 8. McCari
J. N. Thomas
U M. Jeffers
R. J. Peterson
F. H. Ransom
O. a Dent
Nathan Strauss
H. B. Vsn Lmser .
J. F. Lemon
F. B. I'psham
I R. RaUey.
Jouph M. Ileajy ' "
B. F. Hclman
Charles Rubin
Nathan Weinstein "
Jacob Rosenberg
Jaoob Vidgoff
Mrs. Jnhus L. Lonisaon
Mrs. Isaac Swett
Mrs. 8. W. Qtteoheimer
LUNACY BOARD
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FULLY SANE
(Oon tinned From Page One.)
WUliam Ballis
l.loyd R-; Smith
Walter B. Honeyman
Robert Treat Piatt
Edward J lbhe
H. H. Crosier
J. B. Bliderbeck
H. B. Torroy
Joseph ti. Hammerfley
Ada V. (iiebi-h
Bethene C. Claxon
Alice M.- McNaught
Sarah S. Mendenhall
Mrs. J. C. Hare t t
Mrs. J. W. Ream
Mrs. H. tV Raren
Mrs. George s. Buck
Mrs. N. ti. Carpenter
back of her nwlc. utu limtui t
affectation of helplessness, to be photo-
grapnea. .. ' .r- :
have nothing to say." she moaned.
T-et them have it their own way. They
will do that way. anyway.. ! am not
able to talk. I am -not able to do any
thing. It don't make no difference to
me. I reckon you can see the condition
I am in if you have any eyes."
HU8BASD 18 PHE8EXT.
Mrs. Mathus' husband, Francis JJt
Ma thus, a bridge carpenter, who has
been working nar TJnntnn n - &
.. . . .. rr ) 1 COCIJl
during the Insanity examination. He said
he had been home every night, and that
uc tnuuren nave oeen all right : that
he did not know anything about their be
ing hurt until he woke lin fart. rMNHtM.
and found them -with their eyes stuck
Shut.
Mrs. Mathu tolH
had been called to the front door by the
doorbell ringing ; that she had left the
children on the back steps eating cher
ries, and that a boy climbed over and
struck' them. She said when she re
turned she saw the bey climbing back.
Mrs. Mathus Is 58 years of age. She
and her husband claimed they had never
had a cross word in their lives, that they
have ' lived 15 years in Portland and
four years at their present address. They
have four children living and three dead.
Mrs. Mathus said She luAl beeri taking
care of children for years and that the
three youngsters taken away from! her
had been with her off and on: for five
months. She claimed the only way she
ever disciplined, them was by sending
them to bed and sometimes spanking
them a little.. iThe food, she said, was
that recommended by the doctor.
Mrs. Mathus said she was afflicted
with severe sick headaches at timea.
"I may have spanked the children,
but I "never struck them." Mrs. Mathus
declared. "They may have fallen off
the "hack porch, but I could not help
that" .-, f
George Rice-of 51S North 25 V4 street,
arrested on a charge of assault and
battery, was given a suspended sen
tence of 20 days in jail by Municipal
Judge Rossman Friday.
Rice was taken into custody Thursday
on a complaint by Mrs. F.. W. Swanton
of the Oregon Humane society, who
charged him with beating his 8-year-old
boy until he was black and blue for no
legitimate reason. Rice was given a
good lecture by Judge Rosaman.
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in Portland. The Semon com
edy is so fast that the laughs
'get jammed. " '
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