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Mr. Bent. No, our work is isolated. It is hydroelectric work,
Sw when we take a gang of men out. we set up a boarding camp for
em.
Mr. Scuneper. You have charge of boarding the men?
Mr. Bent. Yes, sir; they are isolated.
Mr. ScaxeIipER. What do you charge for board?
Mr. BENT. 45 to 50 cents a day for board, room, and bed.
The CmarrMaN. Do you look for unmarried men first for that
kind of work?
Mr. Bent. No, sir. If a man wants his family with him we put
up a temporary house and let them bring them.
The Cramruan. How much does the house cost you?
Mr. Bent. About $200 apiece.
The CrairMan. Do you give them water?
Mr. Bent. Yes, sir.
The CratrmMaN. Free?
Mr. Bent. Yes, sir.
The CrairmMAN. ‘And ice?
Mr. Bent. Yes, sir. In our boarding houses.
The Caarman. How do you supply meats and supplies?
Mr. Bent. Just as you would for a first-class hotel.
The CuaremaN. And charge them for it?
Mr. Bent. Fifty cents a day, for board and lodging.
The CuairMan. How about the man with a family?
Mr. Bent. When they buy supplies from us we charge them at
the camp the retail prices they would have to pay in the nearest
village. We save them the cost of cartage out from the nearest
source of supply.
The CuarrMAN. What is the average price for beef?
Mr. Bent. Thirteen to fourteen cents. We use “No. 1 cow.”
bho CuatrMAN. Did vou give your address where we may send the
record?
Mr. Bent. 418 South Pecan Street, Los Angeles.
The Cuareman. This is a new and a big problem. We know
you have an appointment with the President. I hope, if it is to
discuss unemployment, you will take the word of this committee that
anemployment is larger in the United States now than for a long time,
and that the unemployment is among those who are the heads of
families. We thank vou very much for the testimony vou have
riven us.

STATEMENT OF D. CHAUNCEY BREWER. OF BOSTON, MASS.

The CuamrmaN. What is your address, Mr. Brewer?
Mr. Brewer. 40 Central Street, Boston.
The CratrmMAN. And your business?
Mr. Brewer. Lawyer.
The CuairMAN. You have been a student of immigration problems
or a long time?
Mr. Brewrr. For 20 years or more.
The CuairMaN. And you are a member of the immigration committee
 of the National Chamber of Commerce?
Mr. BREwER. Yes, sir.
The CuarrMaN. Have you a statement to make? Can you help
us by making a statement?