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THE BON MARCHE’S Semi-Annual Clearance This Promises to Be the Most Exciting Clear- ance of Winter Coats Why, Just Think of It— $20.00 to $25.00 Coats Have Been Reduced to =$9.74- A sensational enough price—if the Coats were out of style —but they are not. They are as new and smart as anything i} you've seen this season—at anywhere near $20.00 to $25.00. i) Here they are in handsome Brown Caraculs, Fine Zibelines, Rich Black Broadcloths, Dashing Black and White Checks; in Dv, striking color combinations, Scotch Heather Mixtures, and Ney | goodness only knows how many more swagger fabrics. fl Some of the Coats Are Lined Throughout With Skinner’s Satin Others are body lined with yarn dyed satin—while a few—notably the large black white checks—are lined with the reverse of the cloth—a handsome red tartan effect They are trimmed in a variety of pleasing ways—many have large butt wide girdles—several of the styles are plush trimmed or made with “Meretex” and cuffs. The Clearance of Misses’ and Small Women’s $20 to $35 Suits at A. Sale that is giving the emailer women and misses a chance that usualty only comes to those of average size—for suit bargains in special stzes are very unusual affairs. These $20.00 to $35.00 Suits at $9.74 come in the 14 to 20-year sizen, with a few juniors. They are all late winter models bn high class, all wool fabrics—and tailored and trimmed to the “queen's taste.” —Second Floor, Pike St. Side. and ns and collars More Bargoins at the January Sale of White Blouses Women’s $1.25 Middy Blouses; Dainty $2.50 Blouses at —at 98c— | —$1.98 Ea— bringt Newest 1915 Waiste—beautios, indeed and ees ee one t ay Ba) for only $1.8. Take your pick from madras, won “yee sy seg ag waist Dar’ | lattice voile, plain and knotted votlos, batiste, gains. At we offer 'y Blouses, smart | striped and barred lawns, fine mulls and lin 1915 creations, with deep plait down the front | geries, combined with laces, beading or em with pocket on elther. side at waist line and | broidered In pretty designs. with wide fancy collar, neatly braid trimmed. | We re Clearing Out 1,000 ) Yards of the 60c Linoleum Morning Specials On sale from 9 a. m. to 12. No telephone orders accepted at these price 20c Sateens at 7c Youd Sateen wide, lengths tr VAR 407 Remnants NADAS including . Millionaire, Pinochie, Auction 4 Bridge. On sale from 9 a 12 at 5c. Fourth Fleer, $4.95 Sweepers $1.95 Ea. Victor Suction Ma chines, worth % formerly » $a. m. tol each, Lowe: 10 Silkolines at 3c Youd Siikolines, factory remna’ a yard. 9a m at 3c « yard. Some pret in the lot. ‘Third Floor. Flinch, m. to Sweeping regularly This way for Linoleum at 35¢ a yard—a: any of this 1,000 yards left to sell (it will go fa it is the 60c grade) Now is the time to buy new coverings for kitchen, bath room or pantry floor—and so many people are using linoleum for their bedroom floors now-a-days (it is so sanitary)—-and with a small rug or two you get a very pretty effect—and ft is 80 easy to keep clean —Third Floor. No Let-Up to Seobery Clearance Sale of Domestics Here’s another bunch of underpriced specials for Wednesday shoppers long as we have at 350—because 12 1-2c Bleached Maslin 10c Outing Flannel, Yard ) 6,000 yards Lonsdale Muslin, 36 1 be a yard for Outing Flannel, with iriches wide. Not over 15 yards to a aC | neat stripes, in lengths to 15 yards Cc customer at 7%c. Worth regularly Pink, gray and tan. Not over 12 yards 12%c. to each. Lower Main Floor, 4 Wednesday ‘at the January White Sale of Bedding 60 Dozen 85c Hemistitched Sheets) 169 E Size 81x90 Inches, and Seamless, at C d. Bleached Pillow Cases, good, firm quality, size | 42x36 inches, offered for the January White Sale Wednesday at 9c each. 200 dozen in all; worth 12%0. 18c Hemstitched Cases 15c Hematitched Pillow Cages, size 45x36 inches, | good heavy quality. Special at Ibe each. 100 dozen cases included in the sale; worth regu- larly 18c¢ each. 45c Bleached Sheets 29c 50¢ dozen Bleached Sheets—of a splendid me- dium weight muslin with flat center seam. Sizes 70x90 inches, at 29c each, Not over 6 i a cus tomer. Bleached Bed Sheets, each inches heavy quality They are the seamless kind, size 81x90 Not over 6 to a customer at this price. $1.50 Bates’ Spreads $1.25 Bates’ Bedspreads, extra quality goods neat Marsetiles patterns, ‘The $1.50 quailty sale Wednesday at just $1.25 aplece. $5.00 Bedspreads $3.95 Ea Pxtra Satin size Inches, with fine looking Magscilies pattern them at the White Sale at $3.96. Lower Main Floor with on heavy Bedspreads Cx Buy Let the “Daylight” Bakery do your Baking for you—it Is 80 convenlent—and not at all expensive ponMARCH Telephone Elliott 4100 Union St.—Second Ave.—Pike St.—Seattle $9.74 15¢ Lonsdale Cambric 15¢ Galateas—Special 2,000 yards of Lonsdale Cambric, 36 ‘10 Galateas in lengths to 10 yards, } 10 inches wide, in lengths to 10 yards; C | | good quality, in dark and light shades, Cc very fine quality. Special, 10c yard. | with neat patterns. Special, 10¢ yard 124c Pillow Cases 9c Ea. |75c Bed ‘pa 59c Each) | | man | thags, and the negro fired, killing Sausman instantly bile the committe That I'm a full-grown, robuet \'m glad ae | can be; | dread the time when | mus In decayed senility And | rejoice that | have pa The awkward age of yout For pert, precocious, know-al Get on my nerves, forsoot *(Look {t up tn the dictionary We had to. oeee Mra. Minnie B social intelligence an account of what hap; LOOK IT UP—WE HAD TO man ‘ tit aved hy | quabe* ht Frazier contributes to this column of scientific versity district in which four schoolmarns live The four employed a wasbiady to come on co a Mook and the Unt The washlady {* no longer employed by the four schoolmarms. Tt was the washlady’s custom, when she came to wash the school of he marma’ clothes, to bring along a bundle #0 whe could wash h time she washed thi schoolmarms r own clothes But last week the washiady's brother came to visit her, F shirts of boisterous stripes and vielent huew | distinctively masculine shirts. washiady hung them out on the line tn the yard of the And the four schoolmarms. ee pink and blue This was own clothes (and get paid for it) at the same le wears shirts oe Arthur Lather, sergeant of cadets at the University, bought himself for Christinas @ clgarette-holder approximately eight inches long. Not that he cares so greatly for a cigarett But y time he uses it, holder. why het such a long holder. “And that gives me a chance to say that I am trying to get away from cigarettes,” explains the comical Mr. Luth ner. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS GREAT AID rding to the report of the Chamber aly has been done by toat body for the year 1 of Commerce, O14 excellent some one is pretty certain to ask him |i Among many other) things accomplished was the rapid progress of the Lake Washington | canal; for year of 1915, including Mystic tion and Knights of Columbus, ment and “Buy-a-Box-of-Apples” day Shrine, Am: national con ertcan Bankers and the “Made-in-Washington 100 conventions brought to this city; campaign for Belgium re- Nef fund; Astorta Iron Works brought here; great nventions | associa: | move FEDS START SUIT AGAINST COMMISSION CHICAGO, Jan. 6.—A sult minsion be declared illegal was filed in | today by the Federal league. The National Leagues, August Herrmann, ball Commission; Ban FB. Johnson, and John K. Tener, asking that the National baseball com 8. Judge Landis’ court here uit was filed in the name of era! League of Professional Baseball Clubs agatnat the American and| chairman of the National Base-| president of the American League, president of the National Langue.” “The The suit asks that the national agreement under which the Nation-| al commission operates be NEW YORK, Jan. 6.—The hearing to be | States commission on industrial relations into fustrial government, federal government, January 18, John D. Rockefeller, jr, with headquarters in Wa Jared (legal and void the 1 et. is greater are among the 50 important witnesses subpoenaed to testify Councilman Fitzgerald, chairman of the FUND IS TIED UP; CITY SEEKS LOAN finance commit ‘DEFER INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS HEARING than the) scheduled to start today, has been postponed until | J. P. Morgan and Andrew Carnegie tee, and Comptrotier Harry Carroll Tuesday took up with the Seattle Clearing House associatinn the question of borrowing money in behalf of the | elty. Because the city's money fs tied up tn various funds, only the gen- eral fund can be used for current expenses With the collection of taxes in March, will be in excellent condition, it*ls sald, but until then a loan may be needed An the banks of the city have hundreds of thousands of dollars of city money on deposit in the various funds, reasonable that the loan should be made. the city believes it only An installment of $200,000 of an original indebtedness of $975,000, for which bonds were issued 20 years ago, falls due and must be paid | wap year. POLICEMAN AND HOLDUP DIE IN DUEL CHICAGO, Jan. 5. the finances of the city | nducted by the United | reason why the in | | A policeman and a burgiar were killed and a| highwayman was fatally injured here today in two revolver duels be-| tween gunmen and policemen. Policemen John Sausman and Dan Langan saw a negro and a white holding up a pedestrian on Indiana ave white robber engaged in a revolver duel, ing his man. Another gun fight occurred on W. Nort ave., Langan shoute: Langan dat the and the Langan finally fatally woune-| U. S. MAY FILE PROTEST WITH THE KAISER WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 England, Ic med up here today | The possibility of a shipping protest by! the Unhed States to Germany, as a result of America’s complaints to It was learned that the question of Germany securing coal, of) and| with England. Cargoes of coal office In Berlin. seized by German vessels tn the Pacific probably | Will be the subject of representations to be made to the German foreign | ITS NOT SO EASY TO GET LICENSE NOW Under the provisions of the Hesketh bill, drivers for hire must qualify as follows Must be 21 or over Must pass a physical examination, and also examination as to abil | ity to handle a car. Application must be filed with testimontals from two citizens be-|f | fore obtaining Heense, the f Applicant must submit ee of which fs to passed Monday, be $2.50 automo- wo photographs of himself, one to be filed | {n comptroller’s office, the other to be attached to license, which must be shown upon request of authorities. NEW LIQUOR BILL FRAMED IN PORTLAND PORTLAND, Jan of 100 for present form, in ite hotelkeepers will ask the lawmakers to permit serving of Iquors on the tobles of “transient patrons In hostelries of a certain size,’ WILSON ORDERS SHIP BILL’S PASSAGE WASH Jan. 5.—The president made it plain today that it ship purchase bill muat be enacted, He said he was woull succeed, but indicated he would call an extra ses. sion of congress unless the bill was enacted during the present ses sion WOULD SHIFT CONTROL OF SUBSTATIONS A bill was introduced in the council Monday transferring the oper ation of the munteipal railway substations from the publig utility de partment to the Hehting department ‘NOTED SALES EXPERT WILL SPEAK AT Y. M. The Y¥ day night ios were completed for the visit a of New York city, Power of Suggestion as a Factor in Suc vary 13 of Dr. Stanley L, former sales manager of the Wanamaker Co. MAYBE HE HAD HIS FINGERS CROSSED PORTLAND, Jan, 5. for robbery a week ago, Judge McGinn aff “crossed his heart” ever after, charge of participating in an automobile holdup. A. salesmanship club held its weekly meeting Tuep-| Krebbs The ——Paroled from a penitentiary sentence after he shook hands with Circuit in pledging to be good Earl Ripley, 17, is under arrest again today on a | cther contraband from America was involved in the present discussion | | Claiming the prohibition bill drawn up by! introduction in the legislature will, ep the tourist trade from the state, a number of Oregon | The bill also provides for a rental of $2.50 a day of street cars on | the Lake Bu ) line, Instead of $6, which is now charged. The curs | sre taken from Division A of the munietpal railway With these two changes, Lake Burien residents claim’ that the Jake Burien railway can be made self-sustaining, Both changes are considered equitable ssesful Advertising and Busi-| | ness Bullding” will be the subject of his addre@ at the Y. M. C A., Jan: | where Detective | Serst. Jansen wounded a robber so badly that he died a short time later. | } THE SEATTLE STAR = F REDERICK ‘@-NELSOY. = (—The January Sale of Furniture— (Third and Fourth Floors) AN opportunity to gave in buying odd Fiec es to round out the furnish- “> ings of any particular room or rooms in your home, or to completely outfit the living-room, library, bedroom or dining-room. Some of the best American furniture factories are represented by spe- cial purchases at heavy concessions, priced for this event at corresponding. savings to our customers. Al! odd samples and discontinued patterns from regular stocks are also included in the Sale at keenly reduced price 4,500 Yards of Dainty Cretonnes Reduced to 18¢ | the Yard one exceptional lot of Cretonnes, representing discontinued patterns and surplus pieces in almost every type of these’ popular drapery and upholstery fabrics. The qualities are those regularly selling at considerably higher prices and the patterns cover ‘most every requirement for window draper- ies, valances, screen and wall panels, chair cushion and box coverings and general fancy-work purposes. All at a uniform and very low price for quick sale. Choice 18¢ yard Drapery Materials Reduced to 25ce Yard comprising a large variety of patterns In good quality Novelty Nets, Casement Cloths, Sunfast fabrics and other popular drapery fabrics, ranging from 45 to 50 inches wide. Lace Curtains Reduced to $1.95 Pair Many attractive designs in Marquis- ette and Etamine Curtains, trimmed with Cluny, Macrame and novelty laces; also Bobbinet and Swiss Applique Curtains, trimmed with laces and insertions. —Upholstery Section, First Floor, Lace Curtains Reduced to $2.45 Pair Remarkably good values in handsome Bob- binet Curtains with wide Cluny lace edge Etamine and Marquisette Curtains ; and insertion; also fine Swiss Applique Curtains in ivory and ecru color. The January Sale of Household Linens In the Basement Salesroom HE Basement Salesroom joins in the January Sale of Household Linens with very interesting specials in the dependable, lower-priced lines, as follows: Napkins to match, special $2.90 dozen. Sheets of good quality material, 81x90 inches, special 55¢ cach; smoother weave, special 65¢ each. Pillow Cases in the Sale are specially priced as follows: 42x36, special 10¢ each. 45x36, spectit 12%¢ each. 42x38%, special 14¢ each. 45x38%, spe- cial 15¢ each. Bleached Irish Table Linen of sturdy texture in attractive patterns, special 65¢ yard Napkins to match, special $2.00 dozen. Irish Table Damask, well-bleached, in a, smooth, even weave, stripe, spot and floral designs, special 75¢@ yard. Bleached Irish Linen Table Damask of durable, laundering quality; choice of a good assortment of pat- terns, special B5e@ yard good — Basement Salesroom, The January Sale of White Goods In the Basement Salesroom HE Basement Salesroom is offering such very attractive specials in staple White Goods that it is decidedly worth while to buy now for spring and summer sewing. Cambric in a quality adapted for under- garments, special 12%¢ yard. White Muslin, fine and smooth, and free from dressing, 36 inches wide, special 8¢ yard. Nainsook, 36 inches wide, woven of even, Firmly-woven Muslin, durable a long threads, special 15¢@ yard. re) 36 inches ide, ia p 2d 5 inches wide, specia ie 36-inch Long Cloth, woven from good yard. grade cotton, the 12-yard bolt, special $1.00; heavier quality, $1.45 bolt; soiter, finer grade, special $1.70 bolt. —Basement Salesroom. Muslin in an evenly-woven quality for general use, 36 inches wide, special 10¢ yard. Coatings and Suitings Reduced to | '50e Yard Siar lowered price on bro- ken lines and odd lots of Coatings And Suitings, including Roman-stripe Cheviots Granite Cloth Mohair Fancy Suitings Fancy Velvets Reduced to | 50c| Yard sale Wednesday, in the Basement 6) Salesroom, an assortment of Fancy Trimming and Waist Velvets in smart €hameleon, Moire and Roman-stripe ef- fects in an extensive color-line, includ- Waffle and Kersey Cloth ing Blue, Brown, Wine, Tango, Green and other fabrics in suitable weights and many other shades for winter suits and coats. Widths 54 The Velvets are 18 inches wide and are exceptional value price—5O¢ yard. and 56 inches. On sale Wednesday at 50¢ yard. —Hasement Salesroom, at the lowered —Basement Salesroom. Outer Garments at Reduced Prices Women’s Suits reduced to $5.75, Women's Skirts reduced to $1.95. $8.85 and $10.65. Women’s White Coats reduced to Women’s Coats reduced to $6.75, $6.50 $8.85 and $10.65. Setts Misses’ Coats reduced to $3.85 and Women’s Silk Waists reduced to $6.75. Childfen’s Coats reduced to $3.75. Women’s Cloth Dresses reduced to $3.65, $8.85 and $10.65. $2.45 and $3.25. Children’s Wash Dresses, in sizes 12 and 14 years, reduced to 50¢, Basement Salesroom.