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Arizona state miner., 1919-10-03

Of course we are appalled, at the
tremendous cost of even the smallest
pieces of fur, but when the manufac-
turers tell us that the cost of making
is equal practically to the cost of the
skins we must bow to the inevitable
and pay if we can. Because of the
peculiar conditions which exist in the
fur world, we may look for great
vogue in the plush, velvet, astrachan
and other materials which may be
called near" fur, as they give the
same degree of warmth without cost
ing anything like so much. Even pony
skins are likely to return, it is limited,
and the so-called caracul also, writes
Martha Goode Anderson in the New
Sun.
1t will be recognized at a glance
that many of the new garments are
really triumphs of the furmakers' art,
for the soft and exquisite grace of
many of the moleskin wraps would
Arizona state miner., 1919-10-03
Sports Goats in Fur

Last year muskrat came to be so
much in demand as winter sports
coat that the price was pushed almost
as high as seal. The muskrat coats
are again in high favor for general
utility wear, such as motoring, trav-
cling, skating and such allied uses.
The skins are blocked and matched
with great perfection and made up into
whole garments as nearly tailored as
fur coat can be- These are particu-
larly esteemed by younger women, as
are the short jackets of gray squirrel.
The latter are very smart indeed when
made up into the hip length styles and
untrimmed by any other fur. Chill
dren's coats are especially in demand
In this fur and some are also made
up in the brown squirrel. AS to the
smaller wraps, the little coatees which
were brought out last season are again
to be much used, for the fashion
makers are kind enough to permit the
use of a last years model this year,
thus doing away with the necessity of
paying enormous prices for the max
ing over The Eton jacket is the new
Arizona state miner., 1919-10-03
BRYAN FINDS 1920 GETTING NEAR

William Jennings Bryan is back in
the public eye again, this time in the
role of assailant of the National Sc
curity league. He finds his ammuni-
ton in the report of the special COM
mittee to investigate the National Sc
curity league, submitted to the house
of representatives on March 3, 1919.
The house of representatives adopted
the report of the committee. Mr..
Bryan says this report should be read
by every voter, because we are ap-
preaching the campaign of 1920. He
says in part:
Here we have it; the secret is
out. The men connected with the
league as supporters or officials rep
resented almost every predatory in
terest and fayor-seeking corporation.
The questions indicated that the two
things uppermost in the minds of
those in charge Of the leagues activi-
ties were first, the protection of the
meat packers, and, second, opposition
1c, \ 1;e ha cd
Arizona state miner., 1919-10-03

est in the coatee models. The caps
coatees are Of the same belted models
used last year, fitted in at the back and
fiaring and full in cape effect in front
They. too, have the high, rolling shawl
collars seen on all the new fall mod
els. The demand seems to be great
est for the darker furs such as skunk,
seal, sable, dyed muskrat and dyed
squirrel, but as / said above these are
just as often seen in combination
with one of the domestic furs in nat
ural colOrs.
In selecting the short jackets it
must be remembered that nearly all
are fitted with the high chOker collars
and whereas one sees the shawl and
rolling collars on the longer coats, and
dOlmans and capes the straight
around and high, tight collar seems to
be preferred on the shorter coat. This
of course permits the use of the extra
stole if desired and is therefore advan-
tageous.
AS to the demand for the smaller
pieces, the one, two and three skins
are made up in mink, sable and skunk.
Arizona state miner., 1919-10-03

alone prove this assertion if those of
no other pelts were considered. Be
cause of the small size of the soft
and velvety mole the makers of wraps
of this rodent have achieved a beau
tiful result by blocking the skins in
squares, which presents a handsomely
shaded surface This effect is attain
ed by the use of hot irons which
mark the skins in squares or rows,
running now and then along the bot
tom of the long dolmans and capes.
One of the handsomest of the mole
skin wraps is made up in dolman
effect by outlining a yoke across the
back. From underneath this yoke the
back of the wrap falls in rather far
ing lines quite to the edge of the skirt.
An enormous collar of the shawl type
folds over the yoke in the back and
extends quite to the waistline in front,
where it faStenS with a huge fur but
ton. There are no sleeves, teuE long
Arizona state miner., 1919-10-03
AGAINST "JIhB CROW RAILROAD CARS

Federal legislation prohibiting
jim Grow cars or other legislation dis
eliminating against negroes on rail
roads or steamships within the United
States was urged by Representative
Madden of Chicago (portrait herewith)
before the house committee on inter-
state and foreign commerce the other
day. Mr.. Madden advocated the in
clusion of the provisions of bill in
introduced by him in general railroad
legislation. A delegation from the
Colored American council, which spon-
sors the bill, was present
representative Sanders of Louisi-
ana was the most outspoken in oppo-
sition to the bill among members of
the committee. "We contend that the
negro prefers separate accommoda-
tions," said Mr.. Sanders. "Our negroes
down South, knowing they aren't well
come in the white mans coach, don't
go in."
Mr.. Sanders asked Mr.. Madden if
was not true that great majority O
"Yes,' replied Mr.. Madden, "but I
Arizona state miner., 1919-10-03
WESTERN MAN MAY SUCCEED REDFIELD


The resignation of Secretary of
Commerce Redfield (portrait here
with), to take effect October 81,
fastens public attention upon him and
his cabinet place. 1t is reported in
Washington that President Wilson
may select a western man as his sue
ceSSOr.
Announcement of Mr.. Redfield's
resignation did not come as surprise.
Since his disagreement with Director
General of Railroads Hines regarding
prices for steel several months ago it
had been almost common gossip that
he contemplated early retirement Mr..
Redfield, however, denied that his
resignation was the result of friction
between himself and other administra-
tiOn officials.
MY resignation" he said, ''is not
the result of any quarrel disagree
ment, chagrin or any other unpleasant
occurrence, but is caused solely and
entirely by my desire to return to busi-
ness and give my attention once more
than eight years have been subordinat
Arizona state miner., 1919-10-03
SOLVING THE LEISURE HOUR PROBLEM

When the leisure hour problem
has been solved the spirit of industrial
unrest will disappear. This is the
theory ON which the community serv-
ice, Incorporated an Outgrowth OF the
war camp community service, is pro-
ceeding in it's national campaign. Or
ganization has been completed for I'LL
nois and plans for the establishment
Of the work are under way.
I'm correcting the apparently un-
friendly relations between capital and
labor, community service believes 1t
can perform a valuable work by re-
viving the neighborhood spirit" say
the leaders. '"This can be done by
teaching the foreign born the lessons
of Americanization, directing the leis-
ure of the people along instructional
and educational lines, finding stimu-
lating substitute for the disappearing
saloon, furnishing a gathering place
with a healthy atmosphere, organizing
the social, educational and recreational
so broad and democratic aS To win the
Arizona state miner., 1919-10-03
Goes Eve One Better.

Mother Indignantly = Why did
you strike little Nancy, you naughty
boy?
Peter-What did she want to cheat
for, then?
Mother-How did she cheat?
Peter-Why, we were playing at
Adam and Eve, and she had the apple
to tempt me with and she never
tempted me. but went and ate it her
self!
Arizona state miner., 1919-10-03
Practically Untenanted

"You have many tall buildings in
America" remarked the foreign visitor
$50 we have" answered the proud
citizen.
"And l dare say they are all full of
fair stenographers|
"The grain elevators are not"
Arizona state miner., 1919-10-03
A Modern Salary Idea.

when 1 married your father, nv
dear, he was earning only fifteen dol
lars a week"
"What was he, somebody's Office
boy?"e
Arizona state miner., 1919-10-03

or communities
support OF all creeds classes
n the
mond (potrait E Cardinal
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Arizona state miner., 1919-10-03

ana give my attention
han eight
Arizona state miner., 1919-10-03

ownership
ansfer of income to the
New-York tribune., 1919-02-03
$50, 600 Textile Workers
On 8-Hour Basis To-day
Strikes Threatened i'm All Mills
That So Far Have Not Grant
ed Concession

Seven hundred and fifty thousand
textile workers throughout the country
Will put in eight hours work to-day,
and no more. Many mills in Phladel-
phia and New England cities already
have conceded the eight-hour day de-
mand. Those who do not make a SIM
liar concession by tonight, according
to declaration by officials of the
United Textile Workers of America
yesterday, will find themselves in
volved in strikes.
The extent of the strikes will depend
entirely upon how many mill managers
remain deaf to the demands of the
workers, said John Golden, president
Of the workers union. Mr.. Golden cx-
poets general concession Of the shorter
work day everywhere but in Paters 0 n,
N. j. There, 10000 silk mill employees
are asking for forty -four-hour week,
and the employers are not expected to
give in.
"The entire situation is up to the
manufacturers" said Mr.. Golden. 1T
depends upon whether they will at
tempt to punish the workers for quit
ting at the end Of eight hours work
to-day.
"Tcn thousand dyers and hosiery
and silk workers in twenty-five mills
in Philadelphia have been granted the
cight-hour day." he added Similar
concession has been made to 10000
operatives in Lowell Mass, and $4,000
in Lawrence. ! have had official union
reports Of an encouraging outlook IN
various other textile centres. hope
for general concession on the part of
manufacturers tomorrow. We are
prepared, however, to force the issue"
New-York tribune., 1919-02-03
Thirty-six improvements
Many Changes Have Been Made
in New Series of Elgin Six

Prominent among the features of the
new Elgin six at the show are its
longer wheelbase, greater power and
latest type of body design. The general
lines of the body have been improved,
beginning with the increased height of
the radiator, which adds not only to the
appearance of the car but to the cool
ing capacity; the body sides have
straight, level lines instead Of the
double curve effect of the last season;
the quality and construction Of the
body is much better, as well as the
trimming and finish, and the leg room
in the front seat is increased The
lines of the top have been improved,
giving a long, fiat effect to the design,
and the rear curtains carry bevelled
plate glass windows instead of cellu-
loid
The engine gets increased power by
larger bore, the cylinders having 31s
inch bore with 4A inch stroke. The
new motor has the same overhead valve,
block cast design, with removable cyl
inder heads. fabrication has been
changed, creating a pressure feed di
rect to all main bearings, combined with
circulating splash An oil pressure
gauge is on the dash. Steering has
been made easier by an increased gear
reduction and the addition of bronze
bushings on the shaft.
In addition greater roominess and
comfort are provided; first by the in
crease in wheelbase, which is now 118
inches; increased length and width of
the front springs, which eliminates the
choppy action in going over n brmD
and which also will do much toward
preventing front spring breaking.
This also is enhanced by increasing the
size of the spring clips. The rear
springs are set up closer to the frame,
reducing the twisting of the frame side
members to prevent sidesway Of fhe
car and eliminate body and fender
squeaks.
Deeper and more comfortable seats
have been provided. A foot rest, per-
mitting of an even pressure on the ac-
celerator, makes for driving comfort,
side of the front seat to the other is
given by placing the control levers
further forward and slanting them
backward
The new location of the starting
motor, new fan adjustment and new
oil-supply gauge, which produce in
creased ease of maintenance, are espe-
cially notable Improvements. In addi-
ton, the oil filler has been made more
accessible. Inc storage DlLCcry mas
been placed under the front seat in
stead of under the foorboard, so it is
easier to get at Locating brackets
and return springs which prevent the
brake bands from dragging are other
maintenance improvements that have
been incorporated in the series.
One of the most appreciated of all
improvements made for the sake of
maintenance will be the use Of oil cups
instead of grease cups on all spring
bolts, where they can be filled very
easily with squirt can.
The fuel tank and tire carrier at the
rear have been improved in appear
ance and construction. The tank has
a capacity of eighteen gallons. The
tire carrier is stronger, and the tail
lamp and license plate holder are more
rigid. A lock- and key individual for
each car is fitted to the ignition switch
New-York tribune., 1919-02-03
More Interest Shown
In the Accessories
Dealers Are Looking Forward
to Stocking Quality
Products

Automobile distributors and dealers
are taking a greater interest in the
parts and accessory exhibit at the 1919
show than they did in the car fitment
displays of former years. This in
creased interest in parts and acces-
sores was born of the war and the
changed conditions in the automobile
industry that the war brought about.
In the eighteen months that we were
engaged III crushing the )1un thousands
of automobile dealers, deprived of their
usual allotment of cars by the govern
ment's restriction on production, turned
their attention to pushing parish and
accessories as an emergency feature,
and found that this was a channel for
profitable business.
after more than years careful
study of the parts and accessory mar
ket the automobile deaier now IS stuck
ing only quality products" said Albert
Champion, president of the Champion
Ignition Company and creator of the
AC spark plug.
"He has no desire to experiment with
parts and accessories of unprOVen merit.
For he has found that such articles are
hard to sell, mainly because the aver
age automobile owner knows the varl-
Gus makes of parts and accessories al
most as we'll as the dealer. The public
is reading automobile specifications
closer and schooling itself in the motor
car and its component parts.
"This years exhibition of motor cars,
like the automobile shows of previous
seasons, provides the automobile owner
with an opportunity to study the parts
and accessory market and verify the
claims of the many parts and accessory
makers.
"The automobile owner can convince
himself of the superiority OF the AC
spark plug, for example. by casual
investigation of the spark plug equip
ment used on the cars exhibited at the
1919 show. He will find that the vast
majority of the automobiles on display
are AC-equipped.
1--WE have always believed that this
show dominance by AC spark plugs is
q most convincing proof of the AC su-
perority. The adoption of ACs by so
many automobile makers should satisfy
the most skeptical person of AC merit.
But if this is not the case, we can sub
nit further evidence of AC superiority
by pointing to our wartime achieve
ments.
w hen tn2 armlSJlCe was SlSlleu VIC
were manufacturing 100000 AC airplane
plugs for the government In competi-
tive tests ACs had been adopted as
standard equipment on .all Liberty and
Hispano- -Suiza aviation motors. AC
spark plugs also were regular equip
mcnt on all standardized Glass & army
trucks, built for the government by the
following automobile manufacturers:
Acme, ,Brockway, Diamond T, Dodge
Brothers, Federal, T. w. D., Fulton Ga
briel G. NJ. c., Gramm Bernstein, Kis-
New-York tribune., 1919-02-03

HHi tIdt mas DcC1
war OF the cyiinders.' That war has
Deen on since longer than the oldest
oid-tlmer can rememb ber-first between
the one lunger' and the twin cylinder
motor; then the series of battles be-
tween the twos and fours, into which
as an ally Of neither but as a general
obstructionist to both. entered in. for
a time, the three-cy cyclinder type. Then
the twos dropped out and the war con-
tinued between the fours and skies:
then the SKIES and eights, the eights
and twelves. no
: II you do not believe the war has
flnally ended. and without even fhe
signing of an armistice or either side
demanding restitution or indemnities
Just listen for al hour or so and see
II you hear the word cylinder men
toned at all.
since the show opened we have had
many people here to look over the
new REQ models and in not single
case has one asked How manv cvlin-
ders has it?' 1 don't recall that the
mood has even been raised. What a
difference from the old show davs.
when we sold a car piecemeal-by de-
talcd specitications
Time was when we sold the bevei-
eedi uIlVe as the successor of the
chain. Later on we had to explain WHY
we used the overhead valve svstera
and to prove its superiority. There
have been countless sanguinary con-
tests over all the different features in
motor car but these have been in
the nature of skirmi fishes or isolated
engagements, while always the war Of
the cy inders has been waged so wick
cdly it seemed as if the advocates of
the various types could never come to
an agreement.
"Strange enough it has all been
settled now to the satisfaction of
everybody - because everybody has
won. It's a sort Of peace without vic
tory The SINGLE and the twin cvlin
dered motor haven't much of place
in automobile construction now. al
though they still hold their. own IN
other fields of activity but the fours
skies, eights and twelves have each
proven that they occupy a definite
pace in the scheme of things. and
therefore all will endure
"The most noticeable difference be-
tween the attitude of buyers this year
and in former years is that now we
sell reputation, whereas formerly we
New-York tribune., 1919-02-03

hubert, has repeatedly made urgent
representations, but his initiative has
been paralyzed by the inertia of the
controlling board" the report states,
and then adds:
"These conditions do not prevail in
we'll managed private business under
takings The executive practically al
ways has granted him all the discretion
necessary to enable him to select and
maintain fully efficient personnel He
also has q large and usually controlling
influence in promptly obtaining what
ever funds will conduce to the effective
ard economical conduct of the bust
ness"
Railroad Experiment Failure
With the single exception of prus-
sia. the report says, state owned rail-
roads have been financial failures, rates
Of privately operated railroads. The
state owned railroads of Australia, New
Zealand. Austria and France, the re-
port says, have to pay part of their
flNed charges out of general taxation.
In conclusion the report says:
While we are not unmindful of the
defects that not frequently characterize
the operation by corporations, of pub
lie utilities, we do not believe those
defects can be cured by substituting
another method which in every respect
of efficiency is much below the stan
dards that generally prevail under pri-
Vate management.
I'VE believe the public can best be
served by utilizing the efficiency, en-
telprise and energy Of private corpora
tons for continued operation of pub
lie utilities, under such public control
as shall protect the public in its right
to efficient service and fair rates; and
at the same time assure to private
capital invested in public utilities a
fair return npon such capital.o
New-York tribune., 1919-02-03

prosperity. Business men IN every line
of endeavor are planning for the big
gest business expansion that has &ver
been known in this country.
There is not even standing room for
pessimsts in American business to-day.
Optimism is the keynote of the whole
country. 1t permeates every town and
city, and is the guiding Split that will
bring US out of a period Of indecision
and uncertainty A new era has dawned
in the worlds history and Neckons US
on to greater and more wonderful
achievements. We must not tarry by
the wayside now-wc cannot afford to
let the problems of the past hinder our
present development. War, after all,
did surprisingly little damage to indus
trial organizations, and now, with the
perience, we should profit accordingly
The part of the automobile industry
in the winning of the war is a record
of achievement unparalleled in the an
nails of American business. A more
loyal, patriotic group of men in bus-
ness cannot be found than the automo-
bile makers and their dealers. Not a
call came during those dark days of
strife but they answered, willingly and
gladly. They were whole e-heartedly be-
hind the government in everything,
giving oihie, hioiiey' cars anu men 1or
government work, and they gamely
fought their way through the days
when rumors were rife and when pub
lie confidence and business conditions
seemed shaken.
And now comes the definite assurance
that the tests of war have proved the
efficiency Of the automobile and its i'm
portancc to the life and business of the
world in general. Where there may
have been doubt there is now clear un-
derstanding. The public has been i'm
pressed with the solid foundation upon
which the industry rests and the truly
remarkable engineering genius back of
the modern automobile.
New-York tribune., 1919-02-03
10000 Girls ON Picket Duty
In Waist Makers Strike TO-da,

Ten thousand girls will 60 on picket
duty, twenty-five mass meetings will be
held, and committee headed by
Ernest Bohm, secretary Of the Central
Federated Union, will call on the
Mayor to-day in connection with the
shirtwast strike. The committee will
protest against alleged assaults upon
pickets.
The girls on picket duty to-day have
been instructed by BENJAMIN Schlca-
niger, president Of the Ladies' Gar
ment Workers Union, to offer no
provocntion.