The Seattle Star Newspaper, December 17, 1913, Page 10

THE CHRISTMAS RUSH IS HERE and the Bon Marche Toy Shop Is as Busy as a Big Bee Hive But it’s a jolly, happy sort of busy-ness crowded aisles and THE CHEER UP BARD. nh my brain t* rather flaceld and the thoughus come slow, y my Pegasus te bh ed and he just don't go, When I cannot find « subject with a fin Ivan always make a showing with « "ch Ch up, the sun ia shining, Although its dark as night, And there's « sliver lining To every cloud in sight; Just laugh at all your sorrow And never weep or curse There's another day tomorrow, And it may be worne!” Remember only & days to Christmas. TREDERICH*G ap [7H EARLIER MORNING HOURS. ARE BEST FOR SHOPPING. STORE OPEN S) = 8: ll and no matter how there kindliness I'm there with useful maxima which I love to teach, ‘Though | almost never practice anything | preach; 1 am oftentimes discouraged with the atext ease, Hut I'm really very handy with such # an there Never mind your bitter plight, Might! Don't you go and try to quit, Hit! When fate busts you tn the mux, Slug! When she throws a ton of brick, Stick! Feeling groggy and all tn? Grin! Take my dope Sure!” is a strong undercurrent Christmas t with in alike are, and courtesy to be met patrons and workers And the toys are certainly cheap—there is no getting | from that fact 1,000 Remnant Lengths of Silks and Dress Goods at Reduced Prices away it's simon pure, the clearance include fulldress patterns, waist lengths and pieces iH] THE SILKS in suitable for trimming uses in I'm the little cheer-up poet, with a heart aglow, When my brain is feeling flaccid and the thoughts come slow! BERTON BRALEY Pongee Taffeta Foulard Silks Silks Moire Silk Poplins Striped Messalines Roman Stripe Kimono Silks Plain Messalines Flowered Crepes ARE GOING TO TIE ROADS UP | BY OBSERVING THE RULES | THE DRESS GOODS division features short lengths of Suitings, Coatings, Serges, Challis and a variety of light- and medium-weight Wool and Half-wool Fabrics, Those who have in mind the giving of a waist or dress pattern at Christ- fintad Stands 2 high 81.98 ‘$1.95 Specia The Jumbo heade dressect are 17 Spectal 81.30 enam ber tired wh in English lea cloth JANE’S NIECES — 50c— ‘The Pony Rider—Boy in the Rock jeo—Forbes. Boys of Columbia High—Forbes. Boys of Columbia High on the Grid- iron—Forbes. Tom Swift and His Appleton. Tom Swift and His Wizard Camera —Appleton, Tom Swift and His Great Search- light—Appleton The Submarine Boys on Duty— Durham —UNDERPRICED SPECIALS— ON SALE FROM 9 TO 11 THURSDAY MORNING--NO TELEPHONE ORDERS 10c HANDKERCHIEFS 5¢ EACH Women’s lawn Handkerchiefs—with beautiful broidered floral and scroll designs in corner. The that always sell at 10c each. From 9 to 11 a Upper Main Floor. 10¢ CHAMBRAY GINGHAM 5c 2,000 yards of chambray Gingham, in lengths to 5 yards; inches in width. Shown in plain effects and striped. Blues, pinks, tan. Limit, 10 yards. 9 to 11 Lower Main Floor. 25¢ MARGARET APRONS AT 15¢ Margaret Aprons—cut circular v b pocket. They are made of good per and dark colors. From 9 to lla l5e. Second Floor. 45e & 50c SLUMBER SOCKS 19¢ A PAIR Children’s Slumber Socks—we have them in red, pink and blue. Made of warm eiderdown and packed in a dainty Christmas box. From 9 to 11 a. m., 19c a pair. Upper Main Floor. 79¢ AND 83e LINGERIE WAISTS 35¢ Dainty Lingerie and Linene Waists—in all the por ular and stylish models. They are charmingly mad and neatly trimmed. All sizes. 9 to 11. Second Floor. $1.25 HANDSOME OVAL PICTURES ibe Beautiful Oval Picture t they are size 11x14 ornaments. Large line of subjects. each. Third Floor. $3.00 COUCH COVERS $2.29 High grade Kaskar Couch Covers—representng the genuine Oriental designs. Soft, rich colorings; 60 inches in width. 9 to 11 a m,, $2.29. Third Floor. 59e ALL- WOOL CHALLIES 39 YARD 50 piece a 00) of de dark * ite Th seh Oe a yard pay Main Floor Crepe, Charmeuse, Satin Remnants !/2 Every remnant of Crepe, Charmeuse and and 40 inches in width—all in a fine ‘tite from 9 to 11 a. m., % price. Upper Main Floor. $2.50 BING TRAIN SETS FOR $1.75 The celebrated Bing Mec ical Train Sets ing of iron engine, tender, 3 cars, 10 pieces track 9 to Moa. m., $1.75. Fourth Floor. Motorcycle— In paper Hed Riding priced The Night Be! Christmas 6t em kind m., 5¢ and trame 4 have burnishe 9 to ll a.m, inches line Satin, 36 of colors— consist From SERIES EACH By Edith Van Dyne. distinctly girts’ .booke—and = y stories that will appeal to brothers as wall—and older folks, too. Aunt Aunt Aunt Aunt Aunt Aunt Jan Aunt Jan Nieces on Vacation. Aunt Jane's Nieces on the Ranch. | —Fourth Floor—Book Shop. Nemo Corsets corset, made for this theweee le only; suitable for all average figures, but Very tong skirt, with semi-elastic In- Carve Beck: low bust; Wotrive poy Ts Napa Price $2.00. WORTH MUCH MORE! A fine Christmas Gift. Not many—come carly! joe white cowl; JUST RIGHT FOR MOTHER, | FOR SISTER OR FOR WIFE —Second Floor of the Bon Marche 15e BOX CHOCOLATE CHIPS 10c and the bears will hand them to you @ fall half-pound box of delicious chocolate chips for a dime the wonderful Polar Grotto. —Fifth Floor Play Rooms. LONDON, Dec, 17.—-Among English railroad men there began to b talk today of just such @ strike as recently proved a success on the Ital {ian lines. The men in Italy, hampered by rules which they were com pelled to break in order to fill panies’ requirements, but which they were punished for breaking caused disaster, simply Joined | in every regulation to the le ult Wax chaos, All trains were late, freight traffic was nd the country’s entire system was brought practically to tallan administration promptly yielded and corrected the In England the situation is much the same n Girls | WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.—-Charged with having showed undue f millarity with several Indian girls under his charge by caressing t Superintendent Il. H. Johnson of the Cashman Indian school, at Taco | ma, is dismissed by Indian Commissioner Sells. mas time will find - Christmas Handkerchiefs In the Basement Salesroom )MEN’S Embroidered Lawn Handkerchiefs, neat- W ly finished—set of two in attractively designed folder, 25c Women's Fine Lawn Handkerchiefs, with embroid- ered corner design, box of 3, 35a. Women’s fine Shamrock Lawn Handkerchiefs with butterfly and shamrock designs a stop. rule book | After he lets go In Mexico, there will remain for Huerta | the delightful and congenial pastime of sailing upside down In an aeroplane—Topeka State Journal, | pes Chief Bannick Praises Seattle “Police Force Seattle policemen were complimented when it wag pointed out by Chief Bannick that the city is guarded by one-third the number of men used in San Francisco, and one-half as many, in proportion to popula tion, as Vancouver, B. C., a smaller city, in his talk last night before the Stevens and Badger debating clubs of the University of Washing ton, at Denny hall. He said that only one clear case of police graft bad come to bis attention in three years. | suchendinr ey Series of Holdups in Office Buildings | Hundreds of downtown offices were held up today and the oceu pants forced to give up money, Those who took the money will not be arrested. They were followed only by smiles, as they happened to be a Hi > — band of pretty young women In charge of the Hed Cross seal campaign, which is being waged for the final week of organized effort. Mra. L. Bi Bunnell and Mra, Walter Wililams were leading the P. FE. O. soctety girls who led the “attack” on offic | embroidered bow-knot, in corner, box of 3, 50c Women’s Irish Linen Lawn Handkerchiefs with well- finished hem and embroidered corner design in fleur de and flower effects, box of 3, 60c. lis, butterfly Children’s Handkerchiefs in fancy boxes, a variety of box of 3, styles, 15¢e. —Rasement Salesroom Women’s and Misses’ Winter Coats, Priced Low at $9.85 a special purchase, together with PAIR OF CARVERS “Why don’t you have you arved out of that block of marble?" one young sculptor ed another joon your money all gone and you'll have nothing but a clay model for your | odd Coats taken from higher-priced L, i, you we the other young scuiptor’s reply, “as long as | don't make a statue of that block of marble, | can well it.” | Authorities Say Dorothy Is Above Suspicion i ROME, Dec. 17.—Through the United States ambassador here, tne] | Itallan government has assured Miss Dorothy MeVane, American opera singer, that the authorities have no suspicions of ber whatever, and the || surveillance she has been under ceased immediately | Miss MeVane's sister Edith complained to the embassy yesterday. that the singer was suspected of being a French military spy, and that! secret service agents were watching her To Cut Down Numbér o of Porrtland Salicons PORTLAND, Dec. 17.—To cut down the number of saloons In the| city, the commission today decided not to permit the transfer of saloon | ff Heenses after March 1, 1914. Other restrictive measures were also adopted. yl lines, makes up this offering. | Just 50 Coats in the lot in sizes for misses and women, well-tailored serviceable Winter coatings, black, gray and from in shades of navy, | tan. Exceptional values at $9.85. WOMEN’S WINTER SUITS AT $7.65— These Suits at a considerably higher price, but a special purchase effected a saving which is passed on to our custom- ers. Serges, Diagonals and Fancy Mixtures are included in the assort- in black, navy, gray mixtures Sizes for women vl values at $7.65. —Basement saicsroom | i were made to sell |London Express Has Briefest Criticism | | LONDON, Dec. 17.—The briefest dramatic criticism ever published! tn an English paper has appeared tn the London Dally Express, regard-| [ing a play just put on here, It reads: “Jerome K. Jerome's new piece, ‘Robina in Search of was produced last night play, It in” a Husband,’! It is described on the program as an absurd! The most unchivalrous man has been found Los Angel a muddy crossing.—Milwauk ment, and Copenhagen ind charged a dime apiece for carrying women over iW He lives In and misses. Go Only One-Tenth Graduate From High School OLYMPIA, Dee, 17 According to the by the state «uv intendent ten who en > Mirst 9 high school course and re y three who enter the high schools In the high schools of the state there a: | students enrolled new high school directory ~f public instruction, but one rade of the mon scho “a diploma. And t vefore they grad at the present Ume ast issu pupil of ave Trimmed Millinery Clearance $1.95 to $7.50 HIS clearance offering affords the opportunity to re- place at little cost the hat purchased early in the The Hats are in velvet, plush and velour, with Paradise, gold and silver lace, flowers |Governor Lister Going to Have a Real Cow OLYMPIA, Dec, 17.—-State Senator D. 8. Troy has presented Gov tor and his family with a thoroughbred Jersey cow, which will be ved at the stable of the governor's mansion within the next few # seaso renee trimming of fur, PUTTING ONE OVER ON HIM : Mrs. Peck—-John Henry, did you mail that letter? eng J. Henry—Yes, my dear, |—er—held it in my hand all the way to the mail box. | didn't even put it in my pocket. ber distinctly, because. Mrs. Peck—That will do, John Henry. to mail —Judge. |Hunter Shoots His Friend and Kills Him ANACORTES, Dec. 17.—A coroner's jurt yesterday found that If | Ernest Gradke of Bellingham was responsible for the death of C! hares | Maudsley, following a quarrel between the two men while hunting with f party of five near here Monday night. Testimony showed that Gradke, | in a fit of anger, had shot Mandasley through the head | been friends. Gradke gave himself up immediately ribbons. from $1.95 to $7.50. Untrimmed Hats in velvet, to $3.95. Children’s Hats in black, Sc and $1.85. The prices range | remem. vel and beaver, S85c | gave you no letter 7 brown, navy and cardinal, —Basement Salesroom The men had | after the shooting Bungalow Aprons Special 68c Aprons. of ks, small Photo Plays in Fashionable Capital Homes WASHINGTON, Washing society has found something This time it is moving ple as means of entertainment In le homes. Mrs. Jame W. I iother of Gifford Pinchot, ed her guests yesterday by showing a flim of her son bathing in surf on the coast of Florida. Now Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh, Mra, Ei ean, Mrs, H. F. Dimock and Mrs. W. F. Draper are having films made for functions to be given by them hot UNGALOW and white gingham, in pink blue, gray dark blue white patterns, round neck and kimono sleeves, black, | and white or chee stripes; with trimmed pereale with made button at side, with plain material and rick-rack braid. Also of percale in light patterns, with low neck and “kimono sleeves, trimmed with straps of self material. | Special 68¢. LONDON.—lmperor Menelik of Abyssinia was reported dead again. cw 8 8 8 KIEFF—A Russia passport was issued allowing Mendel Bellis to leave Basement Salesroom eee ee KANSAS CITY.—Stepping Into a jeweler $2,000 worth of diamonds and escaped » two robbers grabbed ’ PARIS.—The A club annouw by an aeroplane flotilla avross th ed it had finished plans for vhara a flight Fairy Soap Special 43¢ Dozen Cakes AIRY SOAP, dozen cakes. | LONDON.—The duke of Redford soll bis London real estate to |Harry Mallaby-Deeley, # member of parliament, but never known as a/ | Croesus, for $50,000,000, | ane see we SAN FRANCISCO.—"Let'er-go” Billy Jordan, veteran prfre fight | announcer, resigned as market inspector, aged 82, to end his days at the || 789 Yountville Soldiers’ home, floating toilet soap, special 48¢ Basement Salesroom | i an exceptional opportunity for saving in this special selling. —Basement Salesroom Curtain, Nets Special 15¢ Yd. IVELTY Curtain Nets | N in many desirable pat- | terns, including square, | cross-bar, conventional and floral designs on strong, durable net. Special, the | yard, 15¢. SCRIM CURTAINS, SPE- CIAL 85¢ PAIR— Scrim Curtains in fine etamine weave, with 214- inch hemstitched hem édged with l-inch Cluny edge. | They are 2% yards long and | may be laundered without the use of curtain stretchers. Special 85¢ pair. —Basement Salesroom Fancy Linens for Gifts O* special to Gift this interest Seekers showing of Scarfs, Center- pieces and Covers, in scal- loped, lace and hemstitched designs, of round thread cot- ton, union linen and all linen. Sizes 18x18, is 24x24, 30x30 36x36, in the Center- | pieces and Covers. .The Scarfs measure 18x27, 18x36, 18x45, 18x54, Basement Satesroom Hair Brushes Special N assortment of sample Hair Brushes, including many good gift brushes, and heel | specially priced from 25¢ | to $2.50. —-Rarement Salesroom. Brassieres : Special 18¢ | | RASSIERES of | strong muslin, rein- forced under arm, boned and trimmed with. em- broidery | narrow insertion and embroidery edge. They fit the figure per- fectly and the from showing the Spe- 18¢. —Basement Salesroom Hosiery Special 5¢ Pair OMEN’S Cotton Hos- double woven toe, special 15¢ Basement Salesroom prevent orset line through | cial gown iery, and pair | Gloves Specially Priced OMEN’S Cape Gloves, prix one-clasp, in various shades of brown, f special 85¢ pair. Women's Golf black, |clearance, seam, Gloves, in brown and navy, for 10¢@ pair Basement Salesroom Umbrellas, 69¢ W: MEN'S Umbrellas, rib frame, 69¢ each. Basement Salesroom Rainproof @n priced seven- low at