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3 SUNDAY MORXIXtV OCTOBER 12, 1919. PART II. irk 0TEEL STRIKE HITS AT FITTING WOMEN FDR GOOD JOBS. jj WORLDS OIL INDUSTRY. ajar School Department Training Operators for Sewing Machine Grails.

California Fields are Facing Shortage of Materials at a Trying Time; Japan Also May Suffer. i.ii list' tmwm.m.immmnmmm'iimmir.,,..,.'. i "'Jsrt i isimainai sasesMMss.fa. Established 1898. jf these will almost, certainly be delayed In delivery.

The shortage of od-wall supplies Is not a new experience. It has only been intensified by the steal strike. For some three years, even more, the supplies of many lines of essential material, especially tubular goods, pipe, casing, etc, have been short. Para of this time the stock has beer equal to the actual demand of those operators willing snd able tn pay the prices representing an advance of from 75 to 200 per rent, but some of the time it has not been equal even to this call. During the war, when all exports were under a ban.

the supply companies aaked customers to put in early advance statements of their wants, and sought to discourage, rather than encourage, new trade, while the Federal and State governments asked operators either to confine their work to proved territory shallow ground if possible or keep such wildcat work as they might do closely confined to fields approved by the best geological advice, EAST TOO. The eastern oil fields, too, are short of supplies. Texis is particularly In need of more. Within the last few weeks renresentatives of are still caring; for the actual needs The Fteel strike, despite IU impo- lenfV tn th ends SOUffht by of old customers. New trade Is not sought for the present.

All they have to draw upon is the stock in local warehouses, and, perhaps, a the agltntors who Instigated It. has hit haid at the oil Industry of California and the world. Already behind with their order Vfre the Strike, the mills give no a ssurance at to rtea they can make deliveries; Supervisor Kienholz, in in charge of vocational education in the city schools, announced yesterday that there are openings for many more adult women in the free' classes in power sewing-machine- operation conducted at the Central Intermediate school. The clashes. In progress from 1 to 3 and to 5 p.m.

daily, were started three weeks ago in response to an active demand for operators in Los Angeles factories. Mr. Kienholz states that most of the twenty women graduates have already secured lucrative lew shipments en route which left the mills before the strike. And this comes at the lime the oil industry is struggling; to get more petroleum, to meet a dally growing they decline View orders, or accept' them only subject to Indefinite de-( demand, at the very time mhen the navy is seizing; oil and refusing; to pay more than $1.11. alttfongh It coats 1 1.23 at the wells, and just as lay.

The oil supply companies in California are alt conserving their stocks, especially of lultular goods, and frankly admit that they do not Know how Ions: they will last. They Where Joy Complete, Wher Old Friends Meet Texas operators have been in California seeking supplies. foreign fields, also, are In great need of supplies. Japan Is especially hard pushed for equipment to develop her fields. Her vast industrial development during the last five Pay at the factories Is on a piecework basis, with a guar- anteed minimum of $10 a week 1 TrtAt.Ai.

years has made an enormous de the customer on Pugtt Hound are protesting to Washington against present prices and the Federal Trade Commission Is investigating. MAT BRING SHORTAGE. If the strike continues long it may result In a serious shortage of California oil. The big development in Southern California is likely to be held up In a marked degree. At present the big companies are still supplied with enough material to keep much work going, but they could use much material which even they cannot get at lay price, Fortunatley, the strike comes Just at a time when no new pipe lines, except some gas lines In the San Joaquin Valley, are under way.

However, with the big developments under way in new fields. It may soon be necessary to build a number of extensions, and then a serious says, ordinary operators make from $15 to $40 per Week; and skilled workers even more. "Gets-It" Peels Your Corns Right Off Two Drop Will Do It Without Fuss or Trouble. Never Fails. There's only one wsy to set rid of a st li.

and that Is to peel It off as you would a banana skin. There la only one Mm remover In ail the world that does St that way, and that la "(Jrta-lt," It la Have you a home that makes you PROUD to welcome old-time acquaintances? Or do you dread the visit that will reveal your struggle to keep up appearances? People are judged nowadays by their homes. Your home can win you the compliment and admiration of your friends or it will tempt their sympathy and arouse their pity. If you have been more unfortunate than some of your married friends, WHY ADVERTISE THE FACT? Keep up appearances and you'll keep up your spirits there are many little ways that you can save money for better furnishings. Remember, your HOME FIRST, in importance.

Furnish it properly BEFORE taking on other expenses. OUR LOW PRICES and CONFIDENTIAL credit will enable you to get all the goods you NEED in the quickest possible time, and our line is one of the most com plete in the city. A Few of Many Money-Saving Values, Worthy of Careful Consideration shortage of pipe may be a matter mand for oil. Just at the time the war cut her supply from abroad to the minimum. The (price of native crude recently ranged from $14 to 118 a barrel.

With the lifting of the war embargo on exports, Japan bought large supplies for shipment from San Francisco. The steel strike may hold up fort a time many expected shipments. So severe has been the shortage of oil In the Orient that. In Japan. China and India, many people the poorer classes have been forced to abandon the use of kerosene and return to primitive methods of illumination.

In Europe, Rumania and Russia want material to revive their oil industries. In British hands, the Russian fields are gradually being restored. Poland Is seeking to revive the Gctltclan fields. Great prospecting operations are planned all over the world. All are largely dependent upon American supplies.

POLITICS. or aeep concern. As it Is. the steel situation may affect the extension of gas lines planned. Whether It does 5 1 or not will depend upon Its duration.

The TTnlon's refinery on the Inner Los Angeles Harbor, now In course s.I Tii'-' of building, may be gravely affected. For the day the company has material on hand, but this will not last A bewildering display of dress-srs in all finishes and styles at fair prices. Also Chiffoniers to match. (Second Floor) Cedar Chests. long, and It Is Impossible as yet to get any definite advice as to what may be expected.

The refinery Is partly In operation. It hRS been built during the period of greatest diffi culty ana nignest cost. OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORK. Many beautiful styles and sires. A CEDAR CHEST Is an Ideal piece of furniture for your bedroom.

Or-namental and useful, and the prices are exceedingly attractive. Simmons Famous Brass and Iron Beds See Our' Full Line Fortunately, with the exception of the General Petroleum's topping THE WATCHMAN. plant at Lebee, there are no other refineries under construction at pres TREND OF POLITICAL THOUGHT AND ACTION. ent, though several ara planned for the near future. However, there is always new construction going on at Testa's Ha Cora "CsU-lt" Wffl Not 'Cet' because -of this fact that "Oets-tf- is to day ths biggest seller among eorn-remov-era or this planet.

It means the end of 'eorn-flflnlmg," For hard corns, soft eorna. very old corns, young corns, corns between tile toee and callouses, It meana a quick, certain finish, "Gets-It" Is applied In 2 or 8 seconds. All yon need la 2 or 3 drops. As easy to do as signing your name, It -does away forever with tape, plasters, bandages, knives, corn-diggers, scissors, files 1 and blond-bringing racora. ese your corn-pains, be corn-free at last.

Gets-It," the only sure, guaranteed, money-back corn-remover, ertts but a trifle at anyi drug store, oj'f'd. by 1.. lawreoce Chicago, III. Hold In ls Angeles and recommended as the worlds best corn remedy by The Owl Drug Advertisement. KI.EOANT JACOBEAN ROf'KFKS.

with lurae an to sarins; seat, iiphaMered in rich nut bruwn. Ions wearing ifnltutlon leather seat. One of many 1 1 AC bargains $16.85 the big refineries, at Richmond, Bak-ersfleld, El Fegundo, Oleum, Avon and Martinez. In the Eat- Middle West and Rocky Mountain regions, construc tion work will suffer. i "A large number of ships are being built for California companies, and uyElectric Imp ixtures Now! These Exquisite Ivory Enamelled DRESSERS, with cane Inserted panel In mirror frame and large French plate rfQO OA mirror.

One of many bargains vJO0U The Massive SIMMONS IRON BED pictured has heavy 2-Inch continuous posts and five substantial fillers. CfiC OC One of many bargains IO9OO Tiovelr Itoit enameled VANITY PRRSS-INO TABI.KS; larse triple French piste mirrors 1 cane inserted panels, ejj c( One of many By the Sentry on His Beat. Gov. Stephens has made his promised visit to Los Arigees. It was a case of off again, on again, gone again, for the Governor speeded in from San Diego Friday afternoon, went to the executive offices in the Union League Building for only two hours; and then whirled on to Sacramento.

But those two hours were jammed full of events, and, even at that, the Governor had to leave a trail of disappointed Interview seekers. Chief and foremost, of course, were those who wanted to talk to him about the appointment of a successor to the late Phil P. Wilson on the State Board of Equalization. During the past few days a formidable candidate has appeared in B. O.

Weed, chief deputy of the County Assessor's office. Mr. Weed has been an attache of this office since 1896 and has a comprehensive knowledge of assessment and taxation affairs. It is said that the campaign to present his qualifications to the Governor has been handled by County Assessor Hopkins, and that a thorough Job has beii made of it. Practically all of the County Assessors of the district, which includes more than 50 per cent, of the assessed valuation ot the entire State, have Indorsed the Weed candidacy.

Dr. Frederick C. Langdon, now member of the City Council, and Mrs. Wilson, widow of the late incumbent, are candidates for the place on the State board. An effort was made to secure a unanimous indorsement of Mrs.

Wilson for the place by the women's organizations of Los Angeles, but I understand there has come a decided ruction in the ranks over this matter, and that GARLAND GAS RANGES The World's Best Period and Present Day Extension Tables in All Sizes-and Finishes The bi shipment we received a short time ao puts us in shape to offer you most unusual bargains. Look at these pictures and the prices. Remember we carry everything electrical. This Fixture $5.50 "Risk AeBiriton-BaARedines" Shown on the left, has 12x14 bowl, and that means big enough for properly lighting; a room 14x14 feet This Fixture woild go to Robert Domingues, who has served the city for almost quarter of a century; although David Carroll, minute clerk of the City Council, who also has a record of years of efficient service, might prove a formidable contender. Passing of Al Murphy.

I pause to pay my small tribute to the memory of Al Murphy, one ot the best-known political writers on this Coast, who died at St. Francis Hospital, San Francisco, on the 8th after only one day's illness. The short, Insistent summons was such a one as Al Murphy would have desired. He was 64 years old and had been in the newspaper business, as a practical printer and a writer, since his early youth, his father having also been a newspaper man. For thirty years Murphy was to be seen at ail the important political conventions of California, and he was a familiar figure at the meetings of the State Legislature.

He had a trenchant pen and a remarkably wide knowledge of politics, and his "Blinker Murphy" stories were widely read and appreciated. He leaves the widow and six children. Edgerton on Toboggnn? Edwin O. Edgerton, president of the Caliomia State Railroad Commission, will complete his term lr. that office within less thun thrue months on the first of January, to be exactand down from Sacramento and San Francisco, there sift reports that it is rather likely he will not be reappointed.

Mr. Edgerton got his place on the commlsslrn when Gov. Johnson sat among the seats of the mighty In the Progressive camp. It is probable that a Los Angeles man, or, anyway, a Bouthurn Call-fornlan, will get the place in case "Eddie" Edgerton is not reappointed. Gossip, always ready to settle these things In advance, has it that on the shoulders of Howard Robertson, president of the Los Angeles Board of Public Service Commissioners, may fall the Edgerton mantle.

There are others, however, on whose backs the garment might descend, says gossip namely, Myron Westover, who Is now chief examiner for the commission, rr Albert Lee Stephens, former City Attorney of Los Angeles for three terms. It la understood that Harley P.rundlge, now a member of the commission, is slated for the presidency at the reorganization on the first of the new year. Fickert's Ringing Words. Charles M. Flckert, District Attorney for San Francisco, is a candidate for re-election.

He has been seriously ill, and recently was forced to undergo a surgical operation, but from his bed in the hospiul he issued a vigorous statement of the considerations which determined him to stand for re-election. One of the most pungent ot these reads: "For several years past it has become my public duty, and indeed, my earnest personal desire, to serve the public Interests by making war upon the radical element. Three years ago It appeared to me that there was well-defined, organized and concerted action on tho part of the I.W.W., radicals, rank direct nc-tlonlstfl. syndicalists, communists and others of like complexica, to undermine, American political, economic and llfu. Recent developments.

It must be conceded, have demonstrated that this Is true. My work has not bet flnlahed along this line. I am not content to end the war I have con-menced until my work Is satisfactorily ended. Upon this subject I pledge myself to support the Unltd States government as It exists, the government of the State of California as It exists, and Insist that the Constitution and laws of our country must bo maintained without equivocation or compromise. I fuel so strongly upon this issue that no sacrifice I may make is too great to see these principles prevail." What's Wilde's Next Move? 1 One of the notable political items of the past week was the announcement of resignation of Louis Wilde aa Mayor of San Diego, and Ms recommendation that George Marston, who was the oppcslng candidate at the Mayoralty election three years ago, be elected by the Council to fill the vacarcy.

Mr. Wilde, by the way, Is a cousin of Charles L. Wilde, City Clerk of Los Angeles for the past many vears While Mr. Wilde gives iil health and stress of other business as the causes of his resignation, it Is known not only In 8an Diego, but in Los Angeles, as well, that he became 1 sick and tired of the bickerings and opposition of the Council, and decided that there wore sn many calls upon his time for big things that he couldnt afford to tn such an Impasse. And while it Is true that Mr, Wilde at once plunged Into the direction of his own business matters and affairs of moment In Industrial lines with which he Is connected-he has been In Los Angelos several days during the past week on this linethere comes sifting along tVe grapevine telegraph the ru-nor that a new piece of timber has been added to the pnsalble United States Senatorial material In California.

I do not know that, Mr. Wilde himself has riven anv aithortntlon for this nirraVr. or th he would crlou.lv consider the matter, but il's a fact that his name has been Included In dissuasions on this, subject In both some of the leading club women are $2.90 Picture to the right, one of our most popular sell era. advocating the appointment of a man ns stl IU I XI to the vacancy. Supervtaiorial Material.

All indications point to a good No. 14 House psr 100ft. Elegsnt solid rich fumed oak EXTENSION TABLES with handsome massive barrel perieutal. These tables extend to six feet, with 42-Inch C91 AK One of many bargains $tl HcO Good Baking Is a. thins one has a right to expect from any new range that sells at a reasonable price, Tho Garland's superiority comes) In Its ebllity to keep on year after year giving the same perfect service It did when sew.

Absolutely guaranteed. Many styles and sises to select from. We will allow yon a liberal allowance on your old store. supply ot material for consideration of the voters of the Fourth Super Beautify your home with a Royat Easy Chair. Real comfort and usefulness.

We are showing a full line and the prices are extremely moderate. visorial District at the next primaries. Bert L. Farmer yesterday announced No. 14 Outside per 100 ft.

Key Brass each Single pole Flush 8witchaa.36o.eaeh Door Ball each All other electrical goods at similarly low prices. that he is In the running for this nomination. Mr. Farmer has had efef Phonographs and wide experience In public affairs. He has served in various capacities Records in the city departments for a period covering a sot) re of years, has been president of the City Council and 3 I Lav atories $7 Is now a member of that body; was State Assemblyman In 1918-17, and.

superintendent of the census for this district In 1910. it. F. McClellan. Incumbent, doubtless will stand for re-election.

Then there Is John Aerick, Mayor NO NEEDLES TO CHANGE. Played with the permanent sapphire ball equipped with Pathe Universal Tone Arm -Plays any make of record and plays it better. Other Models, $15 to $225. These splendid wide apron lavatories like the picture, only without fittings. One of our most popular sellers, this is No.

625H, grade, which meana there may be some slight of Inglewood and president of the Inglewood Savings Bank, who is 1 spoken of as first-class material and who may be Induced to enter the race. In politics he Is an old-line THIS PATHE and 12 musical selections 6 double Paths records.) ALL FOR i $36.75 GAS LOGS A toorh of the old homo wsy hack Kast Is brought to yonr memory. Safe, eronnmleill. sanitary, instantaneous, with Republican, although that doesnt COMFY ROCKERS Massive deslga; deep, roomy seat! form nttlng, rnmfort backt covered all over with high-grade, rich brown Imitation Spanish leather. One of many 24 50 signify In the office ot Supervisor.

And friends of Herman Llchten- Low Tank Toilets $30 Low down plenty of heat. Ono of many fl AS bargxlus. (Andirons extra) V.J $100 Model herger, chief deputy clerk in the probate department of the County Clerk's office, are talking of him as a man who would make a strong race. He came near landing the place several years ago. From Long Beach comes the report that C.

H. few style wood tank toUets with copper linings, all complete to the rough plumbing, with angle valve, etc Windom. who Is now president of the County Civil Service Commis Tssssaassi ii JIIeCleMJ J. sion, may alao be a candidate for Supervisor in the Fourth District. Another Shipment of BEDDING Blankets, Comforters, Sheets, at prices that will make you smile.

(Main Floor) We announce the arrival of new shipment of RUGS in many designs and sixes from the well-known manufacturers which we. are selling at popular prices. (Main FloorJ -w The City Clerkship. After lying dormant for several weeks, the rumor la revived again that Mayor Snyder may soon bring 507-509-511 South Main Street NEAR FIFTH AND MAIN STREETS nresnure to near on city ciers Charles L. Wilde for his resignation.

It has been gasslped that Mr. i ii i ii i ii li i i i in Pedestal Lavatories $35 Our No. pedestal lavatories complete with all fittings for hot and cold water trap, ready to connect to the rough plumbing, LJka all our porcelain enameled ware, these are made in our own factory. Wilde's resignation would be forth coming by the middle of this month, but Mr. Wilde, so far as I im aware, has given no Intimation that San Dleso and t.os Ansreles since his resignation aa msjvi he proposes to resign.

He has been In the City Clerk's office, as chlnf deputy and as head of the department, 'for many years, and has Is a staunrn figure in Han I the national Democracy have Indicated their prefurence for the Bay City as a meeting place for the next national convention. The Democrats at one time reached as far West aa r(nver In their selection ot a convention city, and San IJicso business and municipal affairs weathored the storms, so mere no tor several yearn. l'emorat Notional Convention. meets In New York In December, and Isidore B. Dockwellcr, ot this city, who is the California member, says he feels certain that If the necessary Ruarantee.for expenses is made, San Francisco's claims will be recognized by this oommitlee.

ArUonn rolltlcs. Hundreds of folks in Southern California have a direct or at least, a peneral Interest In Arlsona politics, and they will watch closely for the results of the attempts that are to. he made dnrlnB State Fair week at telling. But back of all this recrudecence of reports about the resignation ot primaries do not occur until next year, but It is said that there is a determination to consider the candidates picked put at this meeting as "regulars" and to discourage all others as not having the Slmon-puro brand of Bourbonism upon them. Aa to material for Governor, Arizona never falls In Its Th list ot ellgtbles Includes Fred Colter.

State Auditor Jesse Boyce, Stat Secretary Simms, former State 6en-ator Charles Roberts of Cochlea county; W. I Barnum, a Phoenix i attomev; State Senators Johns anil IllBh Campbell. TTTW Salome vs. Shenajoalwl San Southern California and all of the! PaciflO COSSl 0 its efforts to secure the 1820 Demo WHITING-MEAD Commercial Co. 415 East Ninth Street cratic National urauu, Mr.

Wilde stands fnrtn the Tact mat the Mayor in a former campaign for the chief executive's chair when the voting was very close, was not counted In, and that very strained relations existed between him and the City Clerk at that time and the Mayor hasn't a very xnod forrettery. Should affairs evolve so that Mr. wild, does Dlace his resignation In cans oeuevo inai mo nsviu so much to thank California for in landing a Democratio President In the White House, could logically reach out this time clear lo the fa-clflo Coast. Here's hoping. Los would profit almost as much aa would fan Francisco through a national convention of one of tr.6 treat political parties beinn held on th Pacific Const.

The decision will he whon the Democratic National Cuinmltiee miiater tnsn plsco and Gavin McNab are colnK on a mission of San Framls pr.ii-BHmla among prominent rvmocrut pnoenlx, nexi muiim. tt "harmonlElnK" nieetini? of the two branohesi of Ari'ona Democracy and to uKree upon the party's candidate tor the principal faUtu Tits of the Kast ann wiu" of the preliminary stops, sind It is said that already many leaders ot Ithe Mayor's hands, there are many who believe the City Clerkship kflaaV I JlMLaJ,.