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| OFFICER SENDS APPEAL; WANT MORE SMOKES By United Freee Leased Wire WASHINGTON, Sept. 19. oon | Mhink that just because the appeal | | for contributions to the soldiers’ Smoke fund has been running for | x A long time, they've got all the Money they need for smokes W's taking a lot of tobacco for America to fight this war Just the little handful of fighting ‘Men we've got at the French front now yelled back across the Atlantic other day for ten tons of the Remember that suitable tobacco Americans can't be found in | Pour million, eight hundred and | ten thousand cigarets already have Fone across to the boys. They're merely a starter. ‘Then there's the matter of smok ean in sacks and cans. usands of the boys,” cabled ‘Maj. Murphy, from Red Cross head. Bie fers in France, “have faithfully “clung to their pipes, tho they have without the makings for a To relieve them for a few days Red Cross has just shot over of smoking tobacco. Another tons will follow immediately Ta addition to this, 10,000 cuts} chewing todacco—!0-cent size | gone across n figures sound big, but it! could see the way the boy te and chew, as they go about i@ business of war, you'd divvy up your tobacco money to your paper's smoke fund every | v arlotte Greenwood Yorks Hard to Make Star Show a Winner o a tobacco fund, and what the ny thinks of each “Milkman’s Matinee” FE ‘ ter. they may give It away, cony have been reserved at half TO THE PDEPOR The Seattle Star Inclosed find " thre” Noys in Brance Tehacce in Fran 1 anderstand of that each dollar oe Star's Smoke Fund Previously acknowledged Archie Smith, P.O. Box S86, Mt. Vernon, Wa James Caff, Roxboro, Wash Mrs. Jerome Kaleigh, lo Nea, 190t AUKi ave. FL Gitbertaon, 500 S 2 Mrs. Garfield Davis, F. 0; Bes 458, Port Angeles be . 1210 Chenault N. By, Co, yee 17th s. Mrs. Ph Paik, 108 17th ave. ph Anderson, Fletcher ancou « Brick Odegura, ‘sadiam, Macon county, Wash Frank Wachowiak, 916 Thomas American Portable E11 Henrietta st Ne They may sell the water or but they on't refuse donations for the smoke fund if they are offered. Costs Same as Lunch The prices are about the same as the amount you'd spend for lunch If you pass up lunch Friday for nce, you'll not miss It The entire lower floor and bal jollar a seat, and the gallery seats will cost two-bits—first come, first served. The show ts guaranteed to last ‘here's a line in the opening|an hour, but you can take it from in which the company call/me that it will last longer than | a “milkma) matinee.” The/ that. boint of that is that noon seems Sther early for them to go to work, "t you know. shortest and most sensation- al sketch ever staged in Seattle ts | to be one of the many startling fea- of the show. Singing and/| acts and comedy patter &@ distinctly local flavor are among the surprises being "The entire “So Long Letty” in startling costumes, will) © the audience at the door and Programs the like of which| never been seen in Seattle who have seen “So Long regular show. The ‘ar’s show | way. rs , they will go thru the with cooling drinks of wa-l “So Long Letty” ed for his program today, he besged off, because, he sald, some addition-|_ week.” When Cyril Ring, manager of the company was ask- 1 acts were being worked up by Willie Solar, star of the Pantages | vaudeville bill this week, dropped | into Tuesday, and when he found out what was going on, he begged for a the Met during rehearsal hance to help. He'll get it. All Work Donated Every bit of work and expense Every penny taken in at the bay at in each of /GIGAR STORES AND | wasn | FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE »«) TO AID SMOKE FUND |for the Sammy's smoke fund, ete. Miss Greenwood and other mem. | with, and send it with your contri bers of the company jconnected with the show is contrib. | | uted, ‘Defore Friday need not pass | box office will go to the fund which the smoke fund matinee on the/is being used to send tobacco to! that they will see parts of| the Sammies in France. Fat your lunch early or pass it a be absolutely different in ev-|entirely Friday, and devote the noon |hour and the lunch money to help-| from the chorus girls sell-| ing the “Our Boys in France Tobac- " and having the happiest time you've ever had In a theatre Ba at a saving. @ Po New Fall Coats Unusual Value at $15.75 And styles that are very | new, fashioned of cloth, kersey and trimmed with large of plush. Green, Beet Brown and Navy. beaver cheviot, collars seal Root, coney, kerami and THE BON MARCHE RGAIN BASEMENT cloth, the new last, but not least, lars. —Sizes 16 to misses. A Select Line of |New Fall Coats of |A Sample Line of New Fall Coats at All Wool Burella $18.65 i Assembled in the Bargain Basement Sample Lines—Many “One of a Kind” Models A Collection of Coats, Offering You All the Latest Materials and Colorings and the Very Newest Styles and Trimmings In this large and varied assortment you will find the more moderate priced Coats at $10.50, on up to the better and more distinctive “one-of-a-kind” models at $25.75, and every garment can be bought Here are five Bargain lots: Style and Serviceability Are Combined in These AUTUMN COATS at $10.50 —A truly wonderful offer in Fall Coats —wonderful even for the Bargain Basement, where you always expect bargains. Coats of heavy Thibet, richly trimmed with beaver and squirrel, fur zibelines and cheviots. —Many different style shirred backs, 0g and semi- or all-around belts, and 46 Offers wonderful selec tions of newest style Coats. | Of many there are only one of a kind, made of the most popular materials, with large fur collars; in new Fall shades HUNDREDS OF OTHER BARGAINS NOT ADVERTISED */METAL WORKERS TO || SPREAD FIGHT FOR lle pac Fund” for Amert on of tobaoee, fighting men THE 8-HOUR DAY DAY Days four packages, each with be ph ot the soldier, ° tables and foree them to treat thetr| men in accordance with th mands of the federal govern Miller decjared that if this order fe put thre Yhe lumber strike willy end within a few days The Central Labor dy general refusal of organized labor to handle the “unfair and pording to Miller all that remaing council al into force The position of 18,000 tim- ber workers and 5,000 carpen- ters and Joiners who rik. Ing for an eight-hour day In Washington lumber mills, wae stronger Wednesday as the re- By this evening, arrangements will have been completed to make a number of cigar stores branch stations for The Star of the “Our| sult of the Tuesday night ac- Boys tn France Tobacco Fund.” tion of the Metal Trades Coun- A cit in voting to support the Thus, it will be made as easy! Strike. as possible for smokers to pass Wihle voting not to go out the smokes along to the Sammies on sympathetic § strike, the at the front council, which represents be- A record of all contributions will] tween 12,000 and 15,000 work- be kept Just the same, and the! ers, employed for the most part names will be turned over by the] | ttle steel shipyards, de- elgar stores to The Star for publt clared that ite members would cation. not handle 10-hour lumber and The 50-50 club is finding con-| that moral and financial sup- siderable favor, and H. C, Camp-| port would be given the bell, assistant manager of the! strikers, Ww m Engraving is one of} The steel ship workers the latest to join, Thia club {s/bound by an agreement not composed of all those who volun- teer to divide thelr tobacco with|{n Washington the soldiers. That is, if they buy| with the U. 8. two-bits worth of tobacco for them-|& new wage scale agreement selves, they also chip in two-bits| The situation tn both the strike) are negotiating Wednesday strike Twenty-five cents contributed to) remained unchanged thin fund buys tobaceo worth 45|The timber workers’ cents retail, for the big tob companies have made special con of the state, altho a few plants, cessions to the “Our Boys in France ; notably in the Everett district, at Tobacco Fund.” Special packages|tempted & resumption of work of this kind have been made up, | Monday Wooden shipbuilding in Seattle 1s practically at a standstill, accord ing to U. 8. Commi migration White, while shipyards are greatly hampered by the walkout of their carpenters Four shipyards One of these packages or kits will supply a Sammy with enough to bacco for a week “I am too darned old and homely to be of any use in the trenches, but If I were there, I'd sure be in a a 1 of a fix If I could not have my regular tobocea rations, “ writes Lindbeck, of Concrete. He eed in their yards, while about actors hi fair” lum Walt on U. 8. Action Almost without exception the shipyard owners and contractors have showed friendliness toward unions, and several are consider. ing the signing of agreements. For the most part, however, the employers’ attitude seems to be one of “watchful waiting.” Almost all of the sbipyards have repre sentatives tn Washington and these be 12 © only | nent “I have used tobacco for the last | 20 years.” writes Frank Wacho wiak, 916 Thomas st, “and know what it is to be without tt, and T never use more than 20 cents worth To help, fill out the coupon here bution to The Star. “AT K. P. HALL FRIDAY Time tday night Place: K. P. hall, First ave. | |representatives have placed the and Pike st | |matter before the U. 8. shipping What? The benefit “smoke ard. Many of the yard owners fend” dance, given by Colem of the opinion that contracts Nos, A. 0. U. W the government forbid them tiating the agreement opinion,” said Immigration proceeds will go to buy tobacco for the Sammies. Frank Fogarty, grand master of the order for this state, will speak briefly. Refreshments will be served And dancing? A whole big evening of it. The | admission is only 25 cents a person BS catenin Com. Henry “tt missioner White, who is the federal mediator is my ot here, “that there is nothing in the contracts to forbid the agreement }and I have told the employers so. However, they seem to want the shipping board to handle the mat I —@' ter.” Because Many Service Features are Eliminated with trim- models, buckle the expansive col- for women and | New Fall Coats at $19.25 $25.75 Smart, new styles, that Beautiful Coats that are are sure to satisfy the most | full lined and fashioned of exacting taste. Charming | the season’s newest weaves; oat with large, all-seal | Broadcloth, Velour, Silver plush collars, in cape and | tone and Bolivia in the new the new three-way effects est shades with large col good selection of new) lars of fur or black seal shades. plush. is to take action to put the refusal | _ Ten Tons of Tobacco Are Sent to American Soldiers in F rance| SADLER DENIES | T Continued From irom Page 1 | 1 '4\a is on record as favoring the} shipping board for/ant who wax called to the witness jot timber workers and carpenters | preparation, has|ctreulars,” he said, | tied up practically all lumber mills | foner of Im-jor the movements of the military | the steel | forces of the United States.” have conceded | character witness for Sadler; the unfon demand that no lumber!C Wickman, a member of the police except that cut in eight-hour mills | department, and Frank Cotterill, as © agreed to Use) Chris Joh | jclerka and employes of the post are office. to | defense, strike while thelr representatives | mitted to answer HE KNEW OF ANY NO DRAFT” BILL Attempts to discredit the reputation of Hulet M, Wells as a peaceful and law-abiding citizen by bringing In testi mony that he was dismissed from a position in the Seattic ffice for disloyal utter and insubordination, were neational developments | dition conspiracy trial | and three other de | | court Wed- Hiram L. superintendent mail in the postoffice, was called as a wit- ness for the defense. “Don't you know that Wells was dismissed by Postmaster General Hitchcock for insubordination and disloyal utterances?” 8. Attor ney Allen asked the witness in croms-examination. “I knew there was some trouble,” Van Brocklin sald, “but | supposed that Wells had resigned,” Sadier Testifies Alien asked the witness If Wells was not dismissed because of ne ditious articles which he contrib uted to the Bundy Record, a period. feal which was published by the in the of Wells fendants in fede But on objections from the the witness was not per. Sam Sadler was the only defend stand Wednesday morning “I had nothing to do with the wording, printing, or distributing of the no-conscription | in answer to entions by Attorney Vanderveer. Was not present when the com- mittee was appointed to draw up the circular, and I have never en tered into any conspiracy or agree ment having for its purpose the re jaistance of the nelect rervice law The defense called to the stand A lL. Carpenter, 514 FB. 63rd at, as a Jobn withnosses for Wells; nson and E. E. Martin, Kitsap county, and Olaf character both of | Brickwon, formerly financial secre- | | tary of the Socialist World. Examination of Anna Yaoulse Strong, member of the Seattle hoot board, two of the defend Aaron Fislerman and RE . Rumerous character witness for the defendants, several persons who were Kitsap county meet! Sadler and Hulet W to have made seditious utt were the steps in the sediti spiracy trial Tuesday. In questioning Miss Strong, the! detense attempted to bring in let ters from the Washington delega- Uon in congress, written before the war with the German government was declared, which upheld the} American Union against militar. | fem in {ts stand against war and compulsory military service. Miss Strong was a member of this un- fon, she testified, and it was at a |meeting of this organization that |the plans were made for the print jing of the “no conscription” cin cular, which are the groundwork of the alleged conspiracy The letters from the congress. | men, including Senator Poindexter and Representatives Dill and John son of this state, were not admit tod as evidence | Miss Strong was shown the “no| nacription fellowship” pledge, |the wording of which was similar |to the circular, and asked if that represented her feelings | “Absolutely,” she answered the question. } “I did not vote for it, howe she said, “because I was not su ject to conscription.” R. E. Rice, who has lived in Se attle 11 years, and who operates a ning and dyeing business, was the first of the defendants to be called to the witness stand | In testimony, he declared that he had first seen the non-conscrip- | tion pamphlet, for the distribution | of which he was taken into cus tody, in the book store of Charles | T. Raymer, at First ave. and Union at ‘SEATTLE BOYS SEND |boys walked on it.” | jin a compact bundle. jtion of Barker's, |already has intimated that It may TPS TO NEW = * Continued From Page 1 ie Unelo supplies all parts st| their clothing allowance, and for | this reason they spoke for overalls | and Jumpers | Sam “I brought a $4 straw hat," moaned A. B. Newman, of Vashon | island, “and look at it now. The| Shaving apparatus #hould be of | the safety variety, thought Barker, | and it should be carried in a fit-all | capable of holding it, a brush and comb, tooth brush, soap and mirror | The lads from the Queen Anne Hill district were the envy of the cantonment on their arrival with the comfort bags made by the women of the district The bags were of khaki and con tained writing paper, playing cards, pencils and other little things that are handy when a man is away from home. Raincoats were another sug The governme t be some time before overcoats can be Issued to the enlisted men and so Barker has sent home for his. “Bring ple,” sald Chauncey (Shorty) Bauscher, 708 Nevada st To the folks at home, the men also had advice to give “We like magazines,” sald Ire land, “Thia Saturday Evening Post I have read from cover to| cover, and I am now memorizing | some of the advertisements,” The lads don’t care how old the periodicals are so long as they get them. Good things to eat are much prized, and there 1s no restriction placed on what the men eat outside of working hours, THE BON MARCHE The Increasing Popularity | | of Blue Serge Dresses Brings Larger Stocks and Better Selections at the Bon Marche One smartly tailored Street Dress of blue French serge embroidered in both front and back with is charmingly braid of the same fullness, yet gives self collars, very effective. touches of gold down the front. color. The plaited skirt gives plenty of those much wanted straight lines. The with button trimmings and buckled belt, are Priced at $17.50 Simplicity characterizes a Navy Serge Dress, boasting of side-draped pockets, lined with silk of self color, and Priced at $22.50 serge dresses at $25.00 and $35.00. Other stylish SECOND FLOOR FOR THERE collar and frilled front, THE BON MARCHE. Choosing New Fall Blouses Is an Easy Matter if Selected From These Silk Waists at $3.75 ARE SCORES OF DIFFERENT ‘YLES UP-TO-DATE. FOR INSTANCE A stylish model of white crepe de chine has a large trimmed with beautiful lace. in dainty ALL FRESH AND Others of crepe de chine or Georgette crepe, shades or white with large square collars, tucks or embroid- ering—and a few striped models. Sizes 36 to 46. SECOND FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE. Thursday, howe Day—Coverall Aprons 75c SEVERAL easy to launder. alow style. School Boys’ Warm Mackinaws At $5.00, $6.00 and $6.50 A Case Where Qua Join Forces to Please Both Parent and Boy Mackinaws that all the schoolboys want and need— | made with big shawl collars, belted backs with plaited or plain fronts. ALL-WOOL WAT FAST COLORED COATS— Green, red, gray and purple plaids, and some stripes in blue and brown. See Our Second Avenue Window Display ON SALE ON THE UPPER MAIN FLOOR The “American Lady” Corset A Good Corset at a Medium Price—That Meets the Business Envelopes 4c Package STYLES FROM WHICH TO MAKE Coverall Aprons, They are All made of good quality percale in pretty plain colors or striped designs, and for only 75c. YOUR SELECTION special for apron Thursday—so handy to slip into, so here in the panel front, elastic waistband and bung- THIRD FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE. ality, Serviceability and Moderate Prices COATS— 2R-PROOF COATS— ime. wv \" ‘ why THE BON MARCHE. Requirements of Every Figure Three Styles Are Here Described STYLE 594, AMERICAN LADY CORSET, is a fash- ionable design, made of fancy silk batiste, with low bust and ample fullness to support the flesh and with semi-free hips. Trimmed with satin ribbon and lace. Sizes 20 to 28. ~— at $3.00 STYLE 5 AMERIC! STYLE 314, AMERICAN LADY CORSET, is a rene LADY, a type of Corset that combination of pink broche and | will suit the slender or medium elastic—the ideal model for] figure, having very low bust dancing and sport wear, keep-| with elastic across the front at ing the hips well confined, yet | the top—allowing freedom all free The boning is light. Sizes | around; the long skirt is well 20 to 2 boned. Priced at $2.00 Priced at $2.00 Fitted by Expert Corsetiers THIRD FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE. Star Fountain Pens $1.00 or a Box of 500 for 75c Self-Filling Fountain Pens that have Standard Business Envelopes, size 634- genuine Iridium points; reliable Pens to inch, are offered at an unusual price—an select for gifts to soldier and_ sailor opportunity you will want to take advan- friends te tage of. UPPER MAIN FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE. Thursday Grocery News Cotton Bats 59c | Perfection Blend Coffee Not Over Two to a Customer 2 Pounds for 75c ure e comforte 2 otton Bats " th ie be iy pd aay f ct "te Pr Creole Dinner; prepared canned mixed MN Meee ee Ore eee ere vegetables, splendid for s 1 ke so! -omforters » § 1 or soup; 3 cans and will make ft, warm comforter for 25¢. Comforter Challies 121 Yard biped Pork and Beans; No. 1 cans, 36-inch Cotton Comforter Challies in) O14 Dutch Cleanser; the best dirt chaser; medium colors and pretty Persian and| ~ 3 cans for 25¢. ; Oriental patterns in allover designs; most | Cjean Easy Soap; the best to use with suitable for comforters ; Heavy Union Flannel 35¢ Yard Part-wool Gray Shirting inches wide, is priced very special, and to those planning to make shirts and blouses it offers worth-while LOWER MAIN FLOOR not ) ds. lengths to 10 yard hard water; a bar 5¢, | Pure Rolled Oats; 9-pound sack for 65¢. Pure Fruit Jeily; Armour’s brand; 8-ounce tumblers, eacis LO¢, | California Seeded Raisins; H: appy Home | or Reliance brand; 15-oz. pkgs. for 11¢. | Flannel, 27 | savings THE BON Pompeian Salad Dressing; bottle 22%¢. aa FOURTH FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE. MARCHE. For a Set of Six Thin China Tea Cups and Saucers in a number of pretty decorations. Limit, six to one buyer, and none delivered at this price ; FOURTH FLOOR—-THE BON MARCHB. } i} U |