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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26

Mrs. Oscar Ilclwig Edith nrawleyl
OF san Francisco II the guest Of her
mother, Mrs. Gertrude hrawiey fot
a few weeks. Mr., Heiwlg IL now
In Portland and win Join his wife
here some time this week.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26
Out of the Mouths
of Babes

Little Harry want to get a bale
OF hay.
Dcaler-What do you want with
III Is II for your father?
Little Harry-No. sir. It's for our
horse
Induigent Mother-You must be
nwfully careful. dear; the doctor says
your system Ia All upset.
Little Vivian-1 guess Il Is. nam.
mn. cause wy foots asleep. ana PEG.
pie must be terribly upset when they
go 10 sleep at the wrong end.
Mr.. Goodrich Campbell. the
millionaire. died suddenly this morn.
ing.
Little Edwin-Do you think hen
be able 10 work his way thru. pa7
Mr.. Goodricb--Thru what, my SOM
Little Edwin-~Why, thru the eye
Of the needle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26

Mr.. Harry whitney Treat returned
Friday from the East. where he has
been for tho past month,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26
Fiftieth Anniversary
81 Founders Day,
K0Dpu Alpha Theta

To celebrate the fiftieth anniver-
onry OF the founding Of Kappa Alpha
Theta sorority. the alumnae Will en-
terrain with tea for all the Theias
IN the city Mt the home OF Mrs Pierre
j. Frein tomorrow from $50 until
5 O'Clock.
A. part Of the program Mrs. a. j.
oufgley will speak on the founding
a. the local chapter, Alpha lambda,
and Mrs. VI. III. Van Nuys OF the
founding OF Beta. the second chapter
Miss Vivian Keilam will give talk
On the active chapter and college life
81 the University OF Washington
Following this. there will he n short
musical program About fifty guests
are expected.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26

Mrs. otis Floyd iAmson left sat
urday night for Portland on the first
stage Of "a lecture tours down ths
coast and back thru tho middl,
states After few days IN Port
land she rpea 20 san Frnnciaco
southern California. Co Salt Lake cts
ana others, returning by way OF Spo
kane IN about month
Mrs, jay |. Durand win leave TO
night To- Join Mrs. Iamaon In Port
land and viii accompany her ON ths
trap.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26
Honolulu Girl Is
Bride of News Man

PORTLAND. Ore. Jan. 2S.--David
r. Erwin. a Seattle newspaper man
and Miss Margaret Linn OF Honolulu
were married here last night.
After n short acquaintance in Sc
attic. where Miss Linn visited three
years ago. the real courtship was
conducted by correspondence be
tween France. where Erwin served
az n douehboy. and Honolulu.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26
Bridge by Washington
P1rL. GUiId

Tho Washington Park guild % tho
Orthopedlc hospital viii entertain
with a bridge party Saturday after
noon Mt tho home OF Mrs W. =. Burt.
1929 3Tth ave. ".
Tho committee on arrangements
includes: Mrs. John II. Powell. chair
man: Mrs. W. s. Burt. Mrs. Charles
w. Lea. Miss Katherine Meloy and
Mrs. II. l.. Ncfiillis.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26
Miss Lowell Honored

To compliment Mlsa Alice Lowell,
Miss Virginia Cooks guest. n pro-
Ereaaive dinner was given by Hix
girls Saturday evening. Tho hos
tesScs and Kuesta were Miss Lowell.
Miss Cook. Miss Helen Richmond.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Colbert Sullivan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald shannon. Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Phillips. Mr.. Thomas
Greenlng and Mr.. Benjamin Butler.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26
Lecture By Mrs.
Kenneth Smith

Mrs. Kenneth Smith. who has
aroused n remarkable degree Of in
terest with her lectures on psyehol'
ogy. gave one of her talks this after
noon before her Psychology class
which meets at the Sorrento. and a
number Of their friends. In the art
gallery at the Horace Henry home.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26

Frantz II. Coo PIT. \. VIII give n
social afternoon from 2 90 .. m.
complimenting It's president, Mrs. Al
bert H. Leasing. who IL leaving the
city. Tho afternoon Will be given at
the homo OF Mrs. Frank Van Brock.
lin, 25i0 Seventh ave. w. Mrs. G.
r.. Bogardus win speak on Camp
Fire girls work. and there will be
musical and other numbers. All In.
terested in PIT. A. work Invited to
attend.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26

lame. daughter Of MIR and Mrs. John
y. Railaino, 90 MIR. Dean Wilson An
drcws will take place Tuesday morn
ing. February 20. at the University
Methodist church. Tho service Will
be read by Rev. Archer Tremayne.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26
Supper Party for
Cast of Plan

In honor OF the east Of Going
After H." tho play hy Mr.. q. c. Field
which was given at the convention
OF tho local chapter OF the American
Institute OF Architects. January 10.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Huntington
were hosts at an Informal supper
party at their home last evening.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26

John II. Allen PIT. A. win nice; ~
3 p. IN. at tho school. a strictly
Camp Fire Riri program. Members
of tho rmaiiyn camp. composed OF
girls IN the Allen district, VIII dem
onHtrata Camp Fire work -~ explain
why and how 60 become n member.
Guardian Marxois will entertain with
cartoons. Proceeds for the Camp Fire
Kiria' fund.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26

The Woman's Civic club win meet
at the home OF Mrs. Miller. sos 18th
ave NJ Parliamentary section. 1880;
program. 2 O'Clock. Candidates for
mayor have been nskcd to speak. All
come and bring your friends.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26
w. u. Will Install
Eight New Offices

Eight additional Western Union
branches win be established here,
with w. J. Smith IN charge, accord
ing 20 NJ. T. Cook. general manager.
now In the city.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26
Masquerade Boil.

Homestcadera' Lodge will give n
masquerade ball Wednesday evening
In the Swedish club hall. Eighth ave.
and Olive 1t. The committee an.
nounces that especially good music
has been obtained.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26

II all the cigars smoked daily In
the United States were placed end
or end. they would stretch half way
across the state of Rhode Island.
while IL Is estimated that enough
wierd whisky has been consumed
since January to launch a small
boat
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26
Program at
White ELEPHANT Shop

Mrs. Annette Baird F'yler has ar.
ranged tho program for tomorrow
noon at the white Elephant Shop.
presenting Mrs. Lille. soprano. In n
group Of songs. with Mrs Fyicr at
the piano.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26
Gothamites to See
House Made of Fir

a house exhibit. buiit entirely OF
Washington and Oregon fir and
cedar will be shown AZ the "own
Your Home" exposition In New York.
May !. West Coast Lumbcrmcn'a as.
ISOLATION u Arranging the exhibit.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26
BY REBECCA STEVENSON
office Phone. Main 600.
Program at Sunset
Clnb WCdneSdqn

Slgnor Nerino Rianehi. celllst, Jean
Kantncr, boy soprano. with Miss
ticone tansdon and Mr., Clifford
kantncr at the piano. win be heard
In musicale at the Sunset club
"Wednesday afternoon In "A program
u true value variety and beauty
II will begin AT O'Clock, with Mrs
Frederic strive and Mrs. Lester
Turner. jr.. as hostcSses
The program II given here;
Angels RIVER nflsht and Fair, Handel
ttArhpauca HrtAt tffstftr t.sfFfssst zee t nun
jean kantnor
Rhapacdte tnEsrian ....tt .s.ss. Pepper
siEnor llhnchi
a. Oriental Romance HimHky korsakop
titoae Ensiaves the Nightingale
h. ssiNeltn sst..ssss..ss. Ast+st HlnathA
e.. MhippaarWiil t.s.s.....s.s-s Stishlss
a. tse Saran Rose. .. ,.s..+s..s..... Ardtti
Jean hantner
A. Ssrenade sta+tststs fsfft iithituesrh
b. Dance urotenqac. ..s.s, A fohfc~zNF
6. I'm SQufdirl ,.t....ss .ss.ts a. FeilfnRh
a. schnfHe .ttttsss.tt.ffstsss. HeFnA
siEaor uianchi
Passage nird's Farewell. ,t.... .uiidarch
Jean hammer.
Caiie ObiiEates .....s ,.ss..s.s.......s.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26
Luncheon and
Theatre PARTY

Jane Stimson was hostess At "A
luncheon for ten of her young friends
Saturday afternoon and a theatre
party at the Moore aftcrward.
This was the party TO have been
given on Miss James birthday. but
POSTPONED because Of her Illness
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26
Eastern star Club

A progressive whist and bridge
party viii be given by the Eastern
star club. 1920 Arcade building, AT
? y. m. Arrangements In charge OF
Mrs. Robert lIesketh. Mrs Anna
Cooke and Mra. Leslie Way. Cordial
welcome extended TO all Eastern
stars and friends.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26

Regular monthly meeting % Raj
nier chapter. u. a r.. viii be held at
ESQ .. m. at the auditorium AZ Fred.
erick & Nelson's. The speaker will
be Miss Evelyn Gail Gardner and the
topic Work Of the Wclfaas League"
The music viii be under The aircc.
ton Of Mrs 8 H. Mcdonald
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26

Seattle Lodge. No. Z. Degree OF
Honor. a. O. &. w. viii meet IN
regular session this evening az
O'Clock at Evergreen han, Arcade
building. All visiting members cor
daily welcome.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26
PETITIONS FOR PAVING a !

mile road from north 10 south ends
OF Nashon island are being circu-
lated. The road stretches 10 miles
from Nashon Heights 10 Burton.
with a six.milc side road 20 Portage.
Cost will be $4,000 a milo.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26
May Use Briiiiantinc

lty singing. led by Mr.. Francis Rus.
sell Mrs. Donna Baker viii explain
the Camp Fire movement. and Miss
Mabel Ashley. ~ the Y. W. c. A.. viii
speak on the conditions Of working
~Irlr In Seattle
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26

Ballard High School PIT. a. will
meet IN the lunch room of the school
1T 2:30 D. IN. for short business
session. Social half hour viii follow.
with refreshments served. Commun-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26

Miss Ada Hanford has returned
from Portland whore she has been
visiting for short time.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26
Supper for
Ridina Club

After their musical ride Friday
evening at the academy. tho Riding
club was entertained nj supper By
Dr. and Mrs. Frederick Slyfield In
their apartments In the Olymplan.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26
Dinner Before the
Bachelors Ball

Preceding the eagerlya tie q
rBachelors Bail" At Christensen :
Ffiday evening. Mr.. Leo Black Will
entertain with a dinner for the mem
hors Of tho Junior club COMMITTEES
ond . few additional guests at his
home-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26

n compliment to Miss Isabel Mar
IA. Mrs. Falcon Josiin will enter
tain the members OF her bridal party
With a luncheon ut tho Sunset club
saturday afternoon.
IN honor of Miss Isabel Martin.
Mkee Alice Brace entertained with an
fn1ormal tea at her home yesterday
afternoon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26

Miss Jean Hamilton ~ San Fran
cisco. tho guest OF Mr., ana MIS-
Merle Denny. will leave this week
for her home In the South.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26
Guests Honored

In compliment 10 Mrs. Andrew
HudoIph and Mrs. w. H. Rourke Of
Vancnuver, Mrs. G. II. whitelaw's
9oopes. Mrs. George Horton was hog
fnns Il = small luncheon ut her home
oh1n afternoon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26
Officers Win
Entertain

Several Of the officers OF the Z. >.
h. New York will give a dinner party
u the Rainier club Friday evening
rroreding the "Bachelors' Ball" the
1unior club dance. at chrlstcnsen's
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26
"Dsich Treat" Tea

Following the Tanaka exhibit OF
paintings at the Fine Arts from 2
until s yesterday a group OF those
who attended entertained Themselves
with Dutch Treat" tea at Pig'n
whistle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26

Seattle Women'H Cub VII mect
with Miss Mande Cough this after
noon. The literary Interpretation
class. led b. Mrs. Marie Beebc. meets
az ! o'clock promptly. Current topics
at p. m.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26
INVESTMENTS in the m

gun company. Third Washington in
fantry. National Guard. commenced
Sunday. II was announced by Capt.
Harry Smart. who is organizing the
Seattle company. Former service
men can enlist for one year.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26

Major Jack Hamiiton's lecture on
TIbot, that strange, hidden land
where they punish the teacher when
ne pupil Is backward and do other
unconventionai things. VIII be given
tonight at the First Presbyterian
church. under tho auspices OF the
France Amcriauc Relief association
for the benefit OF the destitute fam
iIiea and fatheriess children OF
France. The lecture Will begin
Cromptiy at 5 O'Clock.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26
Informal Luncheon

Miss Augusta Burwell entertained
Z few guests informally NJ luncheon
q her home Saturday afternoon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26
Ladies' Auxiliary Congregation
ItilDfr fhnitlfu

Sewing circle. Ladies' Auxiliary
Congregation Bikur Cholum, will
meet az tho home Of Mrs. /. ColHky.
537 Thirtieth ave. at D. m.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26

Writer'S club meets In Erickson
club rooms, Y. W G. A.. at y. m.
Papers read by Mrs. c. II. Charlton.
Mrs. r. u. Eastland and MIR. c. ".
Compton. Visitors welcome.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26

Alki Women's Improvement club
will give crystal card party at the
home OF Mrs. Gilbert II. Tweedic,
300s Alki ave. Benefit orphans
fund
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26
An automobile Of The limousine

type has been invented with telc.
scoping body that can be drawn out
to afford more room when tourists
wish to use II FOR camping.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26
SIR OLIVER LODGE. British sci

enlist. viii lecture in Seattle on the
After Life" II the invitation sent
him by the local theosophical society
Is accepted.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26

CLUBs FOR TUESDAY


Caieidh club meets n; y. m nj
the homo ~ Mrs. !. w. Edmunds
2si7 Boylaton ave. ~.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26

II cost $4,000, 600 10 bring the cleo
trio power derived from n waterfall
80 miles distant. 90 Bombay.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26
ny GLORIA SWANSON
Famous Players I.asky srar

liairdreEninE II an art that has
appealed TO me since my childhood
days. used 20 puzzle out new and
original ways 20 do my dolls hair
and spent hours. aA little Eiri.
dressing my locks Ia weirdly un.
usual combinations.
Perhaps that II whyfI took such
keen interest In my colffures when
I entered the cinema field. OF
course every actress n keenly inter.
~strd In such details. but tho subject
IL OF equally vital intercs, TO every
woman who aspires TO be well
wroomed
Good Taste Il Success
There II an appropriate coiffurc
for every woman for every occazion.
Good taste and appropriateness are
the fundamental ksyuotea of effect.
Two hairdrrssirE, In other words,
the right thing q, tho RICH, time
spells success in coiffinr ones hair.
In describing five styles Of hair.
dress for the readers ~ this paper.
have attempted 90 show the widest
possible variety and 20 suggest the
fnost effective use OF each ahaii
start with comparatively simple
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26

colffur. which may be worn for
morning and informal afternoon oc
canlonA. I call this tho marcciled
aldo part eosffuro.
Side Part Colffurr
Whenever possible. give the Hcnlf
brisk rub WIN the tips OF the
fingers before dressing the hair. fuA
lowing with thorough brushing
After the hair IA smoothly combcd
part II well 10 one side. Experiment
will determine for the individual the
most effective side 20 choose fcs this
part.
Now divide tho two sections thur
formed over the ear and wave
diaFonaily across zach Of these sub
divisions. usually dress mine as
wave II.
May Use Briliiantinc
Next wave tho back. Draw the
two front sections formed by the
main part back on each side, allow
ing the hair 10 rest moderately low
on the forehead Tuck all ends un'
der and finish with a low French
twiwt in the back.
The finished ooiffure viii be I'm
proved by tho discretionary use Of
brilllantln. 20 give the hair n Ger
tain degree OF lrsfer. a net. pref
erabiy fringcd. adds 90 both the
beauty and durability of this hair
dress.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-26

(Editors Note: This IL f1r
first Of three articles by Gloria
Swanson.l
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-18
BRAWLEY CLERK COY
ABOUT HER BONNET
BEING IN THE RING

BRAWLEY, March 1S.-"Really
now, / would much prefer that my
name be not used as candidate for
the office of city clerk" said Miss
Mae Juvenal when asked for the hun
dreth time about the matter that is of
much more than ordinary interest to
the voters of Brawley. Several of the
irrespective male candidates are curl
Gus to know if the city clerks bonnet
is really in the ring.
There was just trace of inde-
cision in the tone she used in making
the remark and it is believed by her
friends that she may become a candi-
date for the office thereby continuing
the unusual distinction for Brawley of
claiming one of the few women city
clerks of the United States should
she be elected.
There are rumors of all kinds as to
prospective candidates and in the
event Miss Juvenal does not permit
her name to go on the ballot it is
believed there will be at least six
candidates in the field. So far but one
nomination paper has been filed fol-
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-18
EACH SIDE FIRM
IN COOK 5 AND
WATERS STRIKE
History of Negotiations Is
GiUen Out by Restaurant
OUners and Members of the
Union: Cafes Running Short
handed.

According to the labor leaders hav-
ng the present walkout of the cooks
md walters of Imperial Valley in
:harge, word was received from Holt
lille this morning that the restaurant
,wners of that city have signed in
accordance with the demands of the
lnions and the men have returned to
work.
The managers of the local cafes
Who have thus far held out. have
made no effort to replace the men
and have been running shorthanded
since the strike occurred. Two men
remained at the Main and three at
The Bee. Shorty's restaurant has been
'uning four men short since yester-
lay noon.
1t was stated at union headquarters
asst night that 0. Rosio, proprietor OF
Shorty's, had said he would sign the
agreement and that the men were to
make a formal call on him late this
afternoon.
The difference leading to the final
break began last fall when the sec
retary of the local unions called on
he managers of the restaurants and
notified them that the eight hour day
and six day week would go into effect
the first of the year. When the first
If the year came and nothing had been
lone on either side, the unions voted
that the new regulations would go in
20 effect on March /. March l came
and still nothing had been done.
They state that at meeting last Sat
urday vote was taken to strike at
1855 a. m. yesterday unless the
agreements were signed.
The men explain that by accepting
an eight-hour day, their wages will be
decreased from $25 to '$21 per week.
and they are willing to lose the diff
ference Of 81, if the eight hour day
is granted The men also state that
the agreement does not call for a
straight shift They are willing to
work eight in II hours, allowing four
hours break, if desired.
There was no action on either side
today.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-18
NO MORE BOUNTIES
ON GOPHER SCALPS

The county will not pay any more
bounties on gopher scalps as has been
the custom heretofore, it was decided
by the board of supervisors.
The present method is very unsat-
iSfactory and the work has not pro
ceeded diligently enough to many any
great inroads on the county's pests,
and q different method for their Grad
ication will be tried.
The government will be asked for
aid in getting rid of these rodents and
it is hoped that in this way concerted
action will be more beneficial than the
present haphazard way of everybody
doing it.
The government took hand in the
Yuma project and in short time the
country was rid of these pests. and
it is hoped that the same methods
can be used here successfully.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-18
LIGHTING SYSTEM
DELAYED BY CITY
COUNCIL; NO FUNDS

The new street lighting system
which was included in the coming
bond issue election by the city coun
Gil was last night ordered taken of
the ballot.
The city dads found that the presen
city basin needed concreting and thi
was estimated to cost $4,000. IL
the face of this and the fact that the.
could not go above grand total O
S240,000 with safety, the lightin,
system was cast into the discard Th'
voters will be called on to vote fo
the New River water system at $195,
900, new fire alarm system at SIS,
900 and the concreting of the cit.
water basins at $4,000.
The council was not unanimous OF
the concreting plan, Councilmel
Reams and Sones preferring to vot'
for the lighting system but 3 to
vote decided the other way.
The total bond issue will be $238,
900 and the lighting system will b'
provided for at a later date.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-18
STORY HOURS AT
PUBLIC LIBRARY
By Associated Press)

The time for telling stories at the
Library has been changed. All chill
dren up to s years old are invited to
come at 2:30 O'Clock Friday afternoon,
and all boys and girls over years of
age will have stories told to them at
345. Please do not forget the change
in time.
Stories to be told to the younger
children are;
The Tale OF a DOnkey's Tail"
'The Golden Goose"
For the older boys and girls these
tales will be told
THE Brahmin, the Tiger and the Six
Judges"
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-18
JUMP IN PRICE
OF OIL BRANDED
AS UNJUST|F|ED
State Railroad Commission De-
mands That Oil Company
President Explain Fully Ne
cessity for AdUance.
By Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO, March 1S.--The
state railroad commission today brand
ed as inadequate" the reasons assigned
by the Standard Oil Company of Cali
fornia foH sharp increases in the price
of gasoline and fuel o1i. and in strong
ly Worded letter to X. r. Kingsbury,
president of the company. demanded
that he make full explanation to the
public regarding necessity fer the ad-
vance.
The commission asserted that the
increase in price of crude oil would
necessitate an increase of electric and
gas rates in California to a total of
$1,000. .000 and declared that if private
control of prices is justified it must be
ION the ground that this private con-
troll is reasonable and that it is not un-
duly or unfairly burdening the public"
A copy of the letter was sent to Gov.
Stephens with a statement that if state
or federal authority did not exist to
prevent continuation of these prices
increases, the commission believed SER
ious consideration should be given to
remedial legislation. Copies We're also
sent to L. S. Webb. Attorney General
of the state, and Mrs. Annette Adams,
t. S district attorney.
The raise announced earlier in the
day was 25 cents a barrel on fuel oil
at the we'll and cents gallon on gas
oline.
The price of gasoline in Imperial yes
terday jumped > cents 81 gallon. The
price is now 80 cents. Any action on
the part of the state railroad commits
sion which would reduce the price wills
be hailed with delight by valley motor
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