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IME MEXICAN WAR WOULD COST! $2,000,000 EVERY DAY, SAYS MILITARY HEAD OF SENATE By Norman Rose Muslinwear and Apron Day at BMARCHES 24° ANNIVERSARY SALES With Lots of Splendid Bargains—Each One a Money-Saver 500 SAMPLES OF DAINTY UN- FREDERICK & NELSON For Thursday in the Jasement Salesroom WASHINGTON, May 6,—What fs; “The military appropriation bill, lars ort ‘ 4 de: aulines . > ¢ | DERMUSLINS HALF PRICE tt Wola tar coat’ Caste Baer thal just, passed, carrion that amount, |) Warious Sections in this popular salesroom come forward with fa ER ond beter petal aS ondgead gery “act items of seasonable interest at unusually attractive prices. Every » A special purchase of Sample Undermuslins, 500 pieces to fight Mexico? | expense will awell thin figure to at day in the week thrifty purchasers find this salesroom a good in all-—gowns, combinatior drawers, skirts and corset I have just | least $160,000,000. ‘ > 7 ri : . fi th \\ iar Srettity teamed th: taba del cembroldaeeonll anked this all “Supposing that the president shopping place, but Thursday, with its special economies, makes \ ey aes ae a 8 important ques, calls for 250,000 volunteers 4 tf) going at S0c on the dollar for “Undermustin and Apron tlon of Congress.| the cost of maintenance of this a visit doubly worth while. X day at the Anniversary Sales man James Hay army —-pay, subsistence, trans portation, animals—will be at $500,000,000 a year, This a total of $650,000,000 a chairman of the military affairs 1 committee of the} mak » Combinations, Drawers and Corset all daintily trimmed, Are re 33 hursday to v A Favorable Purchase of Suits To Go on Sale Thursday at Two duced ‘ 98¢ Gowns, Combinations and Drawers in & 8S. houwe| year for an armed land force of 7 varlety of pretty styles, priced for me of — represegta-| 350,000 men—the least number, “ - Thursday at v tives, and no| | suppose, that could be consid. \V ery Low Prices $1.25 Gowns and Combinations—a very good doubt the high e for a war with a country : 10.75 of Mexico's alze and topography eso figures are conservative assortment to select from, ‘Thurs est authority on| day's price ts this subject, And §3¢ and $1.50 Gowns and Combinations—they are charm James Hay his answer is|I give them as an absolute mini ingly made and very nicely trimmed most startling, |mum, The cost of an army of the Priced 75¢ $100,000,000 a Year lalze named may prove to be a great $1.98 Long White Ski they are handsomely It is uncertain,” Hay pointed |deal more than I have estimated trimmed with lace. ally priced out to me, “how many volunteers It may very easily run up to at 99¢ President Wilson will ask for in| $2,000,000 a day, and there ts no tell $1.98 Gowns and Combinations—deautifully | the event of war ing but what IT MIGHT GO A trimmed with embroidery and laces. We have a standing army, the|GREAT DEAL HIGHER THAN Priced 99c full strength of which fs 100,000. AT! And remember, also, that Ker force may be | The cost of ite maintenance, In time! a considerably |e jot peace, is $100,00 000,000 a year. found necessary [AGED EZRA AGAIN HITS THE TRAIL Ezra Meeker ts on the trai! again he pioneer pathfinder, 83 years of age, went to Tacoma today to » of his trip to Portland, with his faithful oxen, Dave and Dandy, as the motor power ‘ Hie last night in town be —5,000 APRONS AT— —REDUCED PRICES— Apron Day at the 24th Anniversary Sales—and we promise you it will be the best apron day of the year, for 5,000 well-made aprons will be on sale at just about what they to make 45c COVERALL APRONS FOR 35c; $1.00 COAT APRONS FOR 69¢ re the trip was pleasantly spent a cere monies in the Seattle Historical society room at the University of | Washington lbrary His portrait, which was painted b her, was hung in a place of honor during th ond § Meany, of the department of history, praised the work ot ploneer | cost Ed | the Coverall Aprons of percaie with kimono | Large Coat Aprons of gingha | | sleevee—finished with white binding-—aleo | Pretty stripy wh. | wgee ages ite sgaine ans | BH ia OPERA COMPANY ORGANIZES or without the bib. Sic each. = a i it ae rr | Ge Apro Apron of per Enthusiasm marked the meeting of 100 singers last night, wh “ cate wit ane mimes | permanent organization of the Standard Grand Opera Co, was eff sleeves pron Seven weeks of grand in Sprotte hall, Odd Fellows’ temple during the year i# the plan announced Carmen” will be repeated and “Il Trovatore” given during June * will be heard in September and other operas will follow f the recent entertainments and 60 other singers signed 45c of fine Amos checks and $5c pereale In light in Merht si.50 wi keag «in platn ce Pack braid. interesting ration of Hoge Journa HBme dress. makers are invited to Aproms n pretty ad with m feels warranted Mhur nusual upon placin emphasts Also # timely Suit day offering for ahe Margaret Apron meult her at the pat- J and dark colors. Made with « | to attend t mpany 6 Areals. ymprises 1¢ dsome Suits (5 J of tw ice i tern counter nt larme bib a ooket. Pri Cc Montgomery Lynch ts president and general director of the com | mprises 100 handsome Suits in all 0 at each of the o prices) mm 8 —Upper Main Floor. second Poor of the Bon Marche |pany. John M. Spargur Is musical director, Mme Heasse-Sprotte, stage variety of models that low the Spring’s accepted ideas in fabrics, designs and standard of style, quality and workmanship much usually reached in IN THE GROUP AT $10.75— Are crepe, j director, and Berthold Sprotte business and stage manager L. ROY SLATER NAILS DOWN LIE 1. Roy Slater the following colorings. Every Suit shows a uperior to that elling TWO ANNIVERSARY SPECIALS IN MILLINERY BATS ARE REDUCED 10 | 92-00 Yes, and they are the best $5.00 Hats we have ever shown Made of Milan, hemp, tagal and pretty novelty braids in the oxo wonll sized, close-fitting styles. Smartly trimmed with rib bon bows and stickups, pom-poms, small flowers, silks and ma Mines. All the charmii pring shades are here to choose from. ‘CLEVER $0, TRMMMED ) ¢4 0 CLEVER $6.00 TRIMMED | HATS ARE REPRICED AT | This splendid Anniversary Sale bargain , for Thursday only You'll be surprised to see how cleverly these hats are trimmed ‘They're made of fine quality straw braids—in small and medium size, close-fitting shapes—rolling and drooping brim and also the straight brim sailor and bandeau effects. The trimmings ate flower wreaths, ostrich fancies, moire ribbon, fancy stick ups and pretty novelties. 8 1-Se Apron Ginghams Priced —Se Yd.— garments at such very moderate prices. IN THE GROUP AT $15.75— hoplth- and Are Suits in f pl wool poplin state chairman statement from Nailing the He in the standpat organ, of the progresalve party, today wired Spokane “The statement in a Seattle morning paper that O. C. Moore leads Vast number back into the republican party is a deliberate falsehoo Nearly ) voters left the republican party in this county fn 1 The Lincoln Republican club, after weeks of proselyting, has Indu five, and no more, to return. These five are pitied by the progressives and laughed at by the republicans, Moore has been publicly repudiated by Senator Poindexter and represents no one but himself ‘CONCILIATORS READY FOR WORK WASHINGTON, May 6.—"Absentee ownership ts the underlying cause of the Colorado coal mine war,” was the statement today of H | Davies, the Eastern mine owner chosen by Secretary of Labor Wilson as one of the conciliators in the struggle in the Western state. We conciliators Intend to seek the facts first and then a working basis will be arrived at. We mean to Interview everyone, from the governor down.” Davies and his fellow conciliator, Workers’ official, he said |1,500 WAR VETERANS TO MARCH SAN DIEGO, May 6.—Fifteen hundred veterans of the Union tn the j slain and wool fancy Suits in les Ait black tango, : black and the Colors, popular black-and-white —_ checks. @sstard Sizes 16 and 18; 34 to 42. The Four Suits Sketched Are Briefly | Described: ‘orfolk Suit of black and white check serge, with peplum coat and skirt and olive, sorma:?'% designed in the short ste pest natty navy-blue, mahogany, jacket effects, with tun skirts 5 wistaria, gray, brown, olive, and 34 to 42 tango, Sizes 16 and 18; navy-blue New-model } Attracti crepe; lapel skirt ¢ Suit of three-button and cuffs of Price $10.75. Suit of mahogany-color crepe poplin, designed with lapel of moire silk, fancy collar, braid ornament on back, and deep peplum skirt. Price $10.75. Apron Special olive-color fancy short jacket, has plain with Price lace; deep peplum $15.75 two pockets Suit of brown two-button “rig-zag” with jacket in crepe cutaway effect, and Price $15.75. drop- peplum —Second Floor of The Bon Marche. shoulder skirt Wm, Farley, a United would start t for Denver next week Mine two-tier ANNIVERSARY Imported Pongee Silk q . rc an aches wide: In vengihe to 10 SPECIALS IN 1,200-y iInghame civil war were scheduled to march through the city streets today in Special 45e¢ Yard ,Ansorted ed checks and fast wide, in up to 20 yi | thelr annual parade, the feature of the 47th annual encampment of DECTAT -carchade ‘allows to ec eee. io sok \ DOMESTICS &. linited | the California-Nevada department, G. A. R. Reports show that 6,014 A 1 ase & Pinids and ate! HE j Warriors belong to the department. During the last year 431 died quote this attractively low price on practical, well- Heavy 25c Khaki, Special at ) —19c Yd. penal Thursday only—no Silks. These Silks are generally favored in sketch is of wash- For guting suits and skirts, bur \ teleph d —10c Yd. oo. ’ for summer wear because of their perfect able percale with trim- Shake The lephone orders A quailty, 27 ‘inches “wide, at this can be accepted CONFIRM HUMPHREY Ss CUNNING tubbing “qualities, coolness and because ming of rick-rack at The civil service commission last night upheld Chief missal of Officer A. L. Humphrey iriffiths’ dis denying him reinstatement in the do not show the dust neck, and they They are arm-eyes —Lewer Mata Fleer of The Ron Mar- department, after hearing testimony to substantiate his appeal very popular, or drapery uses pockets The bottom Chief Griffiths dismissed Humphrey after investigating a charge Thirty-three inches wide, the yard, is finished with white arrested 45e. JAsement Salesroom. sinding Choice of white with black stripes, delft-blue with white stripes, small patterns or ring dots. Special VEILINGS AT 25c and 45c Ea. The veiling section Is celebrating, too—and offers mill ends Baby Blankets Special 15¢e Each ARLY 300 of slankets CITY LOSES EXTENSION CASE A. L. Kempster, superintendent of the Puget Sound Traction, and Power company, Light was dismissed Tuesday on motion of his attorneys these E of veilings at 25¢ and 45c They come in all the latest |f|>¥ Judge Mackintosh. Kempster was charged with violating an ord! N ble rt 4 : 39¢. designs and styles in soft Shetland finishes in the hairline |[| 2ance to compel the extension of the East Union car line line from 29th available for Thursday's customers effects—shadow meshes in white, black and colore—and are |[| to 34th avs, Both in the municipal and in the superior court it was at the special price White Cotton MARGARET APRONS one yard in length. Thursday only, 25¢ and 4$c each held the city had no right to enforce the ordinance, The city will appeal Blankets, blue size 29x39, with SPECIAL 19¢— to the supreme court Baby | Rane pink or ‘CHANGE OF VENUE IS DENIED NEW YORK, May F. Becker, recently gran fancy borders and neatly-finished DAINTY 25¢ AND 35¢ PLAITING 15¢ YD. Included in this lot are plain Net Plaitings and dainty, filmy Shadow Lace Plaitings with plain or plaited edges, as well as cream and white chiffons. Thursday l5e¢ a yard. Upper Main Floor of The Bon Marche. Margaret Apron of good quality washable trimmed with rick-rack bib, skirt and at pocket be had in white with black check or ring-dot, navy edges. 15e¢ Filet-Weave Curtains Special, Thursday, at each percale, prettily around May stripe, Application by attorneys representing Chas da new trial on a charge of slaying Herman | Rosenthal, for a change of venue, was denied here today by Justice Seabury. Defense Attorney Martin Manton moved that District At torney Whitney be declared Incompetent because of alleged interviews braid on given to newspapers prejudicial to Becker's case. Special $1.25 Pair N especially durable and attractive with small white pattern or delft blue with ring-dot or check. Special 19¢. 200 REFUGEES ARRIVE IN PORT SAN DIEGO, May 6 | 200 refugees on board The Mazatlan, formerly the Jason, of the Jepson steamship line, | was chartered by the United States government to bring refugees North from the west const of Mexic Women’s $1.00 Pure Thread , double- ivory Curtain in mesh, thread ecru square Msement Salesroom. Tea Kettles Special 95e heavy —This Week Is ‘Nemo Week’ in Our Corset Department— A Spe- Silk Stockings Are Priced for And Miss Williams—of the Nemo Hygienic Institute of Fashion—is here. Rousing Anniversary cial in $2.50 Wool Sweaters - € for Women—Thursday at | Our Anniversary Sale, Pair These fine quality, medium weight Silk Stock- A rare chance to buy Women’s Wool Sweaters at factory cost and less. These Sweaters are | ings have Sinch lisle thread tops, lisie double ., soles, heel and toes, and come in sizes 8% to 10. Buttes to the Plain Cardigna or fancy stitch and | 4. we have only 100 pairs of these stockings to re shown in cardinal, maroon, grays, some with | offer at this low price, we would advise you to shaw! or Byron collar, others with ruff-neck col- | come early. We can furnish these howe in black lars. All perfect, first quality goods. 34 to 44 only —Lower Main Floor, Union St, Side. ANNIVERSARY SALE ECONOMIES IN THE GROCERY STORE Madrona Brand Tomatoes Washington Creamery Butter Re Can —25c a lb,.— ‘The Mner Mazatlan arrived in port today with Filet weave, white and color. Choice of five terns, all 2% pair, $1.25. |] 40-INCH FIGURED SCRIMS, SPE- i CIAL 15¢— Lengths of good pat yards long, special, the POLICE RECEIVE PATS ON BACK nickel plated In a formal communication, read to three patrols. has conveyed to the members of the Seattle poli pliments of scores of citizens regarding the effective manner in which traffic laws are being enforced, and the courteous treatment by offi cers of all persons making complaints, Tea copper Kettle from 2 to 10 ivory Chief Griffiths yards in department the com as Bordered Scrims of white, and shown in No. 14-ounce cold ecru shades. are 40 inches wide, Phey as with dainty duplex colored borders po aby These Serims are in our most popular HIS FAMILY WOULDN’ T LET HIM ure Peanut Butter—one of the best brands. Guaranteed fresh and pure. A pound H with Should. ma—aplendid quality patterns and colorings and are excep } iW v . me tants 1a |. Freshly churned Washington 5 ¥ andle. = S Pe Han Raed Thursday. a pound 12:¢ | Creamery Butter-tinest aoehen Thomas Archer made a date with Miss Minnie Butt to marry her tional values at 15c yard Fo " | —not over 2 pounds to a at Santa Barbara, Cal,, October 20, a matoes. No telephone orders and | Pure Hakt re custom- He couldn’ keep it because | dozen (only) not over 6 cans to each pur- | flower b: no telephone orders accepted. his wife and two children wouldn't let him, So Miss Butt filed suit to-| A = chaser. and best caster available An value day for $1,145 damages. Rubber Gloves Special 2 unusual 5¢ Pair we at 9Be. Freshly Roasted € blend of mild coft: a delicious cup. A jeo—a, ood will 2%¢ size cans, Hed with good quality to- | | He BIG SHELL ORDER 15 PLACED | " Bromangelon—tiie popiia 22 ED Rubber Gloves of good qualit Galv Bowker Oeesert. Any tie org f | PHILADELPHIA, May 6.—The Frankfort arsenal here received d eel ‘anized Ash a priced, a package today a government order for 100,000 three-inch shrapnel shells. the sizes 6, 6 and 9, special Can, Special, largest contract it has ever handled | ae extra shifts, One hundred and fifty Basement Saiearoom men were @ pair JEFFERSON DEMMYS WILL MEET ee which Hugh C. Todd, U. 8, senatorial aspirant, and Judee W W. Black Set of 6 ulapsske ‘Theaieae chesdne git tatters at Chimacum tonight. ‘To morrow night they will meet at Pilcene and at Port Ludlow | EA Cup English medium and durable, the set of six, special, 50¢. | night Third Floor $1.65— Substantially, ;| built 18-inch Ash Can, raised att $60.00 in Cash Priz Embroidery Contest—Everybody Eligible to Enter, BON AARCHE Union street, Second Avenue, Pike Street. Telephone Main Gh, with ventilat- side out- Spe ed bottom, and Saturday Saucers of white pure strips and porcelain, weight side cover | PRESIDENT WILSON went to the circus yesterday and fed pea nuts to the elephants. We know something funnier than that. it's that Hinky Dink defense by Elmer E, Todd, i $1.65. hin ton.