The Seattle Star Newspaper, August 9, 1911, Page 8

a * Fire Frees 6,000 Girls From Shameful Slavery Typical scene in Tokoyo’s Yoshiw Six thousand slave girls, prison- ers behind bars in Tokyo's notort ous Yoshiwara district, a city of Vice within a city, were freed by the recent conflagration which wiped out the district and de stroyed $4,000,000 in property. The burning of the Yoshiwara PS - eeee = ~ YOU'LL FIND IT HERE NEWS OF THE DAY CONDENSED FOR BUSY PEOPLE NAV YYARO, PUGET SOUND.—; Pacific torpedo flotilla, under com mand of Commander Richardson, sailed for Astoria yesterday, where they will take part in the centen nial pageant. * Secretary of the Interior Fisher, who will arrive here Monday, will wald for Alaska on the Admiral Sampson on August 15. Fisher sent &@ telegram reserving a berth on the Sampson yesterday. A lot at the corner of Summit . ay. Pine st. was sold for a con- * sideration of $25,000 yesterday to A&. J. Fisken. HARD ON THE -NEIGHBOR! “Sing for an hour every day, says a New York doctor, will never have indigestion But won't the neighbors have Rervous prostration? — Pittsburg Gazette-Times. A. L. Kempster, traffic manager of the 8. E. Co, announced yester- day that the electric car service on Madison st., to succeed the cable Mime from 14th av. to the lake, will be completed within a month. It wouldn't be at all strange to find Charles Nagel, chief high mogul of the de- partment of com- merce and labor, celebrating his sixty econd birthday locked up in some art museum dis coursing on val- ues and atmos pheres. Art is his hobby. In St. Louis he ranks +a a sharp among artists. In real life he knows more ways to get the naughty corpor- ations out of le gal difficulties than the entire faculty of some of our best-known Jaw schools. As a cabinet member he shines by reason of his forceful silence and his ability to sidestep . the spotlight. THE WHEREFORE. “Why this coolnéss between Mrs Wombot and Mrs. Wop? The fam- flies are friendly at home.” “Seems that Mrs. Wombat'shus- band sent her a hard luck poker story, while Mrs. Wopp’s husband sent her fifty plunks.”"—Kansas City Journal. Edward E. Seaburg, formerly dep- uty sheriff, and later connected with the Dexter-Horton bank and Silver Fillin, Cement Fill ara district, recentiy wiped out by fire. The conflagi in treed 6,000 of the Japanese city’s underworld. marks the passing of one of the;were over, Tho “Nightiss City” most extraordinary plices in the/was disheveled and sleeping with world. Few tourists have visited its 6,000 women inmates, prisoners ‘Tokyo without a trip to the Yosht-|behind bars, when the cry of jwara. Ladies of very high degr ire” went up. |~young and old—stateemen, cabl-| The tron bare of the gilded pa |net ministers and even royalty It-|godas, cages that housed and im-| |self can ‘tell of their visit to this prisoned the pood — bedizened | town within itself, walled in,|/geisha, were broken and with wicked, shameless, heartrending streaming kimono, half naked, The revels of the night before! many moaning with fear, the pri» os CRANE: MINER'S CONVENTION Dun MeDonald, secretary of the Illinois district of the United Mine Workers of Amertea, guest of honor at this morn’ sion of the miners’ convention at the Labor Temple. McDonald spoke of the long fight in which the min- before the county commissioners |e¢rs of his state were engaged with Yesterday to protest against the|the coal operators last year, Ill Tacoma water system's pipe Hne|nols is the largest district of min crossing the roags in this county, |ers in the country in point of num- | The city of Tacoma has acquired) bers, having about 70,000 members | the right to one-third of the flowage |in the Coal Miners’ union to ane eS Serre. aT | HAVE GOOD TIME. water now | Viniting members of the Typo |sraphical Union are having a high} [old time in Seattle. They all agree [now that they are glad that they | jeame to Seattle before going to the! convention fa San Pretciaco. | Aug. 9. 1862, there was a battle! ‘Today they are taking # trip to at Cedar Mountain, of Slaughter | Tacoma and are being entertained | Mountain, Vir! by the Tacoma local. Tonight they | ginia, that would | wilt be tendered a banquet at the have warranted Commercial club. The local union | latter name and women's auxiliary are holding | the mount-jopen house at the Seattle hotel, | that even-| where they engaged a sult ing if it had not) rooms. Last ni the visiting 4 been called that | gates were entertained by a for years beat the Labor Temple. fore. Gen. N. P. = Headquarters Municipal the State Bank of Seattle, was yes admitted to Steilacoom hos pital after baving been adjudged in sane. Seaburg has shown a ten dency to commit suicide. | King county ranchers eared Banks was hur rying to join -his| Publicity league. 1114 34 av. * forces with those of Gen. John! Pope, but Gen. Stonewall Jackson's spies had their eyes on both and Jackson's force of pretty nearly} 25,000 men intercepted Banks. The Union army lost 1,400 Killed and wounded, 400 prisoners and a bost missing Have you ever talked with anyone who has had us make |) thelr glasses who says our prices are high? We give value recely ed. We have donot for thou sands during our 20 yearn in business. Do you think we would overebarge you? improvement contract for! section one of the Queen Anne scenic driveway was awarded to ‘jowan & Anderson yesterday. The | rading of 29th av. $. was awarded |to FP. MeLellan. j ’ | | The | NO TIME TO LEAVE. “You say your wife doesn't care | to go away for the summer?” | “No; there's a choice lot of gos- j sip going the rounds at home just | | now.”—Kansas City Journal | \WERVE SAVES "EM: Presence of mind and quick ac-| tion of George C. Dietrich, a con- tractor of this city, saved him and his friends from instant death last | evening. Dietrich was coming down Jackson st. toward 19th av —AT THE— and was just turning up the latter | st. when a-street car coming down | the hill struck his auto, scattering | ANGELES CAFE its passengers about the street. | Latest Moving Pictures Dietrich was cut about the head and had two ribs broken. William Con-| New Every Day FREE roy, manager of the Queen City REGULAR DINNER Heating company, wan cut about Served from 11 a. m. to 8 p. m., the head. including coffee, tea, milk, beer We Dupliesto Broken Lenses QUICK Ye Goode Sight Shop 118 Madison, “Tween td and td me Ver Races at Madison park, five days, starting Tuesday, August 15. A clean meet. Afternoons and Evenings Why Cook at Cook at Home? || Paint, Olls, Glass | | Painting and. Papering —— MUHL—219 Pike St. 8 ings Gold Fillings .. Enamel Fill ngs. 1.00 up Gold Crowns and Bridge Work, per tooth Full set of T (guaranteed PAINLESS TRACTION ..... , EXAMINATIONS FREE “a Peeth V. % Don't merely ask for facial cream, i DEMAND MOSS ROSE CREAM guaranteed free of ai! frat injure the | skin wax, olla nor any Injurt Positively na INC., 614 First Avenue ln. S) New York Dental Parlors ALL DRUGGISTS crt cet tn 'M'DONALD SPEAKS AT. ? imprisoned Geisha girl si oners fied, while keepers threat ened und beseeched. By 6 o'clock this city of shame was a waste of Wreckage The Yoshiwara was created on private speculation, Much capital was invested there in “buildings and in this catering to viee and lust. By 4 merciful intervention the hospital was saved - SPP eee eeee AT THE THEATRES Moore Dark Beattio——“ Ri, Van Winkle.” Loie—"Ark vf Vaudeville Grand— Vaudeville and motion pletures, Cotiseum—Vaudeville and mo # tion pictures. Reet eteteeeeee (eeeeeeteese eee! $1.50 Bin. Nettleton Reversible daw Cutting Nippere The Pre 1 Spi kines * dolar on DO KXACTLY AS WH ADV EW ALL WORM GUARANTEED 15 YEA Dentists ELECTRO DENTAL PARLORS Cor, Pirwt Ave. and Pike Opposite Public Markes AMUSEMENTS LoIs THEATRE ‘The Angio-Parisian ®tar, MADAME BESSON PANTAGES THEATRE pequaled Vaudeville” Three Marx Bros & Co tn “FUN IN Ht #KOOL” Most Hilarious of | Today 2:20 7 ond 9 And Another Town-Tatk n Third Av. and James St VAUDEVILLE AND PHOTOPLAYS. First Run Ftims Oniy. Three Good Vaude la Acta, iseurn Orchew GRAND OPERA HOUSE Mugene Levy, Manager. DOWNS & GOMEZ, Sweet Southern stn; SIX PHOTO PLAYS. ee Hig Vaudeville Acta. Floor, 10 People’s Amusement Co. Starting Today at the Our Own Clever Stock Co: in “THE DOPE FIEND” Janie McCree’'s Classic The Elwells, Seattle's Favorite Musitians 4 Big Picture Reels All Coupons—5 Cents Comedies i | PAIR—Two-clasp } black, | close effects, FURNITURE DRY GOODS el Sample Venise . Yokes, Collars, Jabots Special, FAVORABLE purchase ing Venise Lace Yokes and Colla large sizes, round and square with single and double tabs, patterns, Priced unusually-lc Many Excellent Values in New Neckwear Include Dutch and Sailor Collars of lawn, prettily trimmed with lace, Sailor Collars of pique, Jabots, other novelties Frederick Women’s Lisle Gloves Special, 25c Pair Women's fine quality Lisle Gloves, some with two clasps at wrist, In black, | white, tan, brown, navy and gray, special, pair, 25¢. WOMEN’S TAFFETA GLOVES, SPECIAL 15¢ style, in white, tan, brown, navy and gray. Basement Salesroom. Cotton Cluny ILace Bands Special, 15c Yard ~shown in an excellent as- sortment of pleasing designs, including both open and in white and ecru color; widths 2 to 8 inches, These Bands are very ex- tensively used in trimming linen dresses and suits, or for centerpieces and dresser scarfs, and a exceptional alue at 15¢ yard, ment Salosroom. Frederick &Nelson (INC.) FREDERICK & NELSON, Inc. Btore Closes Dally at 6:30. FURNITURE | DRY GOODS | A Clearance of Parasols of thé the RICE-REDUCTIONS yin effect offer the best values season Women's and Children’s Parasol ne in a selection that features popular effects in handles and coloring on Women’s Parasols range from $1.00 to $7.50. The clearance price ‘The Children’s Parasols are priced for clearance at 50¢ and 75¢. Lace Neckwear} A New House Dress In Dotted or Checked Percale $2.00 L-MADE Dress of ser- le in navy- or Delft-blue with white polka dots, or black and white It square sailor collar and fastens down side-front with large pearl buttons; the front, collar and cuffs are trim- —Firet ¥ 35c of Sample Neckwear, embrac- in medium and nise Lace Jabots in many effective styles and ww at 35¢. styles, also Virst Fiver percale checks, has Arrivals at 25c med with white piping. An excellent value at $2.00. —Firest Floor Side Frills and First Floor & Nelson—Basement Salesroom Fall Arrivals in Women’s and Misses’ Tailored Suits Feature Excellent Values at $12.75 and up to $22.50 ILE good materials and workmanship that have been put into these moderately-priced Suits will prove fully aS interesting as the newness and becomingness of the styles. One may choose from severely plain tailored and fancy trimmed Suits in serviceable tweeds, cheviots, mixtures, diagonals and serges. Coats are 28 to 32 inches long, single and double-breasted style; skirts are paneled front and back, with inverted side plaits, also with loose panel front and habit back. Coats are lined in soft silk or satin. Sizes are 14, 16 and 18; also 34 to 44 bust measurement, Priced at $12.75, $15.00, $18.75, $19.50, $21.50 and $22.50. Women’s and Misses’ Wash Dresses, Special $2.50 —a variety of pleasing styles in ginghams, dimities, cotton foulards and lingerie; exceptional 7 at $2. values at $2.50, —Basement Salesroom. Mill Ends of Bates’ “Seersucker” Ginghams To Sell at \Qq| the Yard | ESE Seersucker Ginghams are 27 inches wide, and wash and wear so well that the { ‘i are universally in demand for making Women’s and Children’s Dresses. a The offering contains 1,000 yards, in ends ranging from 2 to 8 yards long, and com- prising stripes, checks and plaid designs in light and dark colorings. An exceptional opportunity at O¢ yard, 17-INCH BLEACHED CRASH TOWELING, SPECIAL @6¢ YARD—A good grade Toweling, partly linen; soft and absorbent, yet firm enough to wash well; an excellent quality for camp and kitchen use afid unusual value at 6c yard. = Basement Salesroom. 200 Pairs Women’s Pumps and Oxfoi In Popular Styles and Leathers Special $2.35 Pair HERE are Button Oxfords in Patent Leather and Gun-metal calf, with full round toés and welt soles, also Gun-metal Calf Pumps in two-strap style, with welt sole and military heel. Sizes range from 2% to 8. ¥ The above lines are to be discontinued, hence the special prices $2.35 pair. MISSES’ VICL KID LACE SHOE SPECIAL 65¢ PAIR y um-weight sole and full round toe with patent fipe Sizes 13 to 2. BROK LINES CHIRDREN’S LOW SHOE: DALS, SPECIAL 95¢ PAIR—Oxfords in patent les Vici kid, Dull Leather Pumps with welt sole and Patent Romait Sandals with brown or black tops. All sizes in the lot from $ t@ 11, but not in any one style. Saiesroom —"I S AND SANS —Baseme Interesting Values in Staple Dress Woolens Striped and Herringbone S« in navy- blue and black, 46 inches wide and suitable for Fall and Winter wear, 88¢ yard. All-Wool) Panama, in brown, gamey cardinal, light-blue, navy-blue and black. & hard finished and durable fabric, very desity able for school dresses. An ¢ ptional value at, the yard, 50¢. Women’s Undermuslins Attractively Priced GOWNS AT 50¢—In open-front style, with yoke of small hemstitched tucks and sleeves and neck finished with narrow hem stitched ruffles. SKIRTS AT 45¢—Made of good quality muslin, with deep flounce trimmed with two rows of imitation Cluny lace, with edge to match. DRAWERS AT 25¢—Of soft-finished muslin, trimmed with embroidery edge and tucks, or with lawn ruffle finished with hem- stitched cluster tucks, Good grade Plaid Taffeta Silk Waisting® j grade Plaid Taffeta Si sisting 18 inches wide, are interestingly pri 33¢ yard. Rasemont Saleareom | Basement Satesroom