The Seattle Star Newspaper, October 18, 1917, Page 7

| of COAL MINERS TO STRIKE IF PAY ISNT RAISED By Unit Leased Wire WASHINGTON, Oct, 18.— More bituminous coal miners will strike today, unless their wage demands are granted by Fue! Administrator Garfleid, officials of the United Mine Workers declare. Admitting they are helpless to restrain their men, the labor lead. ers said Garfield's threats to com- pel production of coal to meet war needs likewise will not Labor conscription is running thru the minds of Garfield and his aides, but they have formulated no definite plans and are doubtful of the legality of such a step. Gov- ernment operation of the mines ts uthorized by the Pomerene amend- it to the food contro! act, but the miners say they will not work Unless given a raise in wages. Garfield's statement that he ts giving immediate and close atten- tion to the wage question, with Prospect of an early decision, re- sulted in strained relations between him and the federal trade commis sion. Garfield, to date, has not asked the commission to figure the cost of a wage raise to the con- sumer. _ Rumors that the commission was delaying its report to Garfield out of pique for his personal efforts in Dawn control matter were bitt lenounced at the commission's office. _REST OF DRAFTED MEN TO ENTRAIN Wire f United Press Leased WASHINGTON, Oct. 18.—All re- Maining certified white men in the me from the states of Washing- ton, Idaho, Califrnia, Nevada, Mon- " Oregon, Wyoming and Utah ordered today to entrain for Camp Lewis, American lake, dur Ing the er. pertod, beginning Two strikers charged with as- Sault In the justice court Wednes- day were fined $10 and BIG NIGHT GREASED PO Bring the children. cents each. rystal Pool FRIDAYNIGHT, OCT. 19th, 8:30 P. M. PILLOW BATTLE SWIMMING a FANCY DIVING |] BALLARD EXEMPTION The Mysterious Platform A big show and a big laugh for twenty-five cents. Twenty-five cents additional for a swim. Good, clean, warm salt water. We guarantee this show. Saturday morning, from nine to eleven, chil- dren under 12 years admitted to swim for 15 | NET | A RING For OL PORKY'S ROAMS PACIFIC, | _ CAPTAIN SAYS By United Press Leased Wire | SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 18.—The> wreck of the German raider See-| adler did not free the Pacific of raider menage, in the belief of! Capt. Hador Smith, of the schooner R, C, Slade, one @& the Seeadier's victims, bits of conversation he was able to understand while he was on the Seeadler, he believes another and }more powerful raider is at large. cussed other vessels their country was sending out to prey on com- merce. The disappearance of four Pa-) cific vessels in the last few months! seems to bear out Smith's theory, ipping men believe. a | He said the Germans often | REVOLT ON WILD WEST LINES IS QUITE A SUCCESS By United Press Leased Wire AN ATLANTIC PORT, Oct. 18.—How Fredrico Pinoco, min- lester of war for Costa Rico, ed into the office of Pres nt Gonzales one fine day, shook hands, yan revolvers, fired them at ceiling, and inside of two hours and 20 minutes had banished Gonzales from the country, was told today by George Kirk St. Paul, upon his arrival here. Henry T, Purdy, another / can business man fresh from Costa Rica, said business there was tn grave distress, due particularly to refusal of British firma to purchase coffee, which was piling up on the docks, Long Sth Ninn, Chinese minister to Brazil, arrived today en route to China, via Washington, He sald Brazil was aflame with ontl-Ger man demonstrations at the time that nation broke with Germany, but that things had now calmed The minister did not believe it Was possible for U-boats to cross near the South American coasts, on account of the which is now in force. reports that Germans lished wireless stations there, de He ridiculod SWEDISH MAIL cor smn cores os om HOLD-UP ALARMS S.A GONTHES WASHINGTON, Oct. 18.— Neutral diplomats, including South Americans, today brought pressure to bear on the United States to mediate in the detention of Swedish mail They at the British embassy. OF SPORTS LE fear that if the Gritish a to retain these which were seized at Halifax, a dangerous precedent will be established. Neutrals also fear the United States may commandeer their vew sels in American waters. Altho this country would pay for ships so seized, neutrals are ory appre- hensive of what they consider bel ligerent inroads on their rights. The United States wants the mall situation cleared. Thru Ambassa dor Page this government haa quietly requested Britain to release the pouches. Meanwhile, Dutch ship owners— in an effort to forestall com- mandeering of their vessels—are trying to make arrangements for the United States to use some of the vessels in the coastwise trade without actually taking possession of them. In return for this, Hol- land wants some of the steamers devoted exclusively to trade with the Netherlands. WILL BE APPEALED The case of D. D. Ballard, ex empted by the local board on the grounds of having a dependent mother, will be recalled by Appeal Agent Kennedy. Ballard, who ts cashier and as sistant manager of the Puget Sound Stevedoring Co., was denied exemption on his own plea, but was later released upon mother's claim Belated information has reached Kennedy's ears to the effect that Mrs. Adelle M. Ballard has an tn- come of $100 a month. It ts upon this information that Kennedy in- tends to appeal the case. OFA WIE | “f DICK’S OPINIONS I think it was the cessation of my voice that awakened Dick, for he stringent patrol | had estab: | claring frequent reports to that ef- | fect had not been substantiated | after most careful search of the coast line. his| | | | lau jed | winks very serfously; as it w Buy a Bond and Save a Soldier Subscriptions Received Booth, First $23.50 THE MATERIALS Wool Velour Melton Zibeline Persian Lamb Coating Egyptian Velour Plush Kersey Fancy Coatings THE COLORS Navy Black Green Plum Burgundy Taupe Brown Mixtures Gray Mixtures The Demonstration of “Wear-Ever” ear-Lver Aluminum continues Friday and Saturday, with a representative from the factory in attendance to show how to use and care for this satisfactory and long- lasting kitchen ware Ever” Greaseless be demonstrated Friday. $22.50 Emphasizing the Broad Assortments of Women’s and Misses’ Coats | $9.75 © $23.50 | HERE is every advantage in choosing the Winter Coat now, for assortments are ndw at their best —over 400 Coats in stock, meeting many different needs for business, motoring and general utilily wear. AT $15.00, Coat of Mel Griddle will at Liberty Floor Styles designed especially for small women and misses are included also, and models for stout figures up to 55 bust measurement. Moderately priced at $9.75, $12.50, $15.00, $17.50, $19.50, $22.50 and $23.50. Typical in Style and Value Are : $15.00 A New Purchase of Untrimmed Hats to Sell at $1.95 trimmed. Black Brown Green Navy plain and shirred-brim effects. the Coats Pictured AT $12.50, Coat of navy worsted with cape collar of self-material inlaid with plush ton cloth, half-lined, with collar of kit coney. silver fur cloth. Washable Housewares Section, Basement. | AT $17.50, Coat of Per- novelty pockets of plush AT $22.50, Coat of brown wool with shawl collar of coney fur, AT $23.50, Coat of black Egyptian velour, full-lined, with large cape collar, cuffs and band at bottom of two-tone Women’s Cashmere | Stockings, 35c Pair OFT and warm as can be are these | Black Cashmere Stockings, knit with spliced heel and toe. 35¢ pair; 3 pairs for $1.00. Washable Gloves $1.50 Pair The advantages of the “Wear- vathids aambskin | pliable, in half-pique style, Gray, Ivory and | Tan, the pair, $1.50. HE attractive Lace Boot pic- tured, an 8-inch model, com bines black glazed kidskin vamp with gray cravenette cloth top, Goodyear welt sole and leather Louis heel. Sizes 2% to 8. Price $6.00 pair. Same-style Shoe on new low- heel, military last sizes 214 to 8, $6.00 pair. | —Basement Salesroom velour, full-belted, —Basement Salesroom. Women’s Sizes 8}4 to 10. Price | . $5.75 OLD-DEFYING Sweater Coats for women, in the heavy jumbo knit weave, in Cardinal Maroon Oxford-gray Gloves, soft and and extra long sleeves. Sizes 34 to 46. Priced at $5.75. —Basement Salesroom. ' nghed and Dick smiled ant re out for my band. ‘Where was his nibs, Margie, | started up and looked at me with a| when I dropped off to sleep?” ad rather shame-faced expression Once I would have taken his forty Suit and Dress Special | 50 choice Suits, colors navy, brown and green serge, gabardine and oxford, trim- med in braid, fur and plain tailored Very specially priced 5 Ate seveceee ° 0 Very exclusive models in serge, Crepe de Chine and messaline A line of very specially priced $5.00 |, Waists at.. = A.M. HAHN 1336 Second Ave. NEAR UNION od sa es that voluminous book he calls a let ter, and let me know how it ends,”| “| shall do nothing of the kind; neither shall you go to sleep while Iam reading the remainder of this epistle, for I want your unblased| want you to tell me truly if you think he ts a real man, and if he got what was com- opinion of it. 1 How can I tell, dear?” T anaw “I did not even dream of his edative tendencies until I looked} up and fousd you sleeping quietly while I was reading to you the out- |pourings of the soul of one of your fellows.” | “Well, at that, the man is right,”) id Dick, “and I am much int ted. Read me the last page ing to him,” serves, Margie,” said Dick with @] tation of Kennedy, who later |I was called in to investigate the| “I feel that, in view of the fact| arin, “Fate seems to love the male) migused it. claims of William Spurek, jr, who| that my report was used before the vex, for she certainly rewards all) «1 was told by Secretary Proc- claimed exemption on the grounds | board, and that because of the fact |ment made in my report. its members far beyond their mer-|i4. of the district board, that my |of being head of a dependent fam-|that many of the statements made | Mr. Kennedy its. ys : | Case on appeal was decided wholly ily. jin the report appear to be state-jtion in preparing For the love o' me, Dick, don't) on the strength of Grinnell's re “Mr. Kennedy told me who | ments of facts, whon, as a matter be so humble,” 1 remonstrated:| port,” said Spurck, “In view of to see, and advised me in ad- of fact, 1 had no proof of their laughingly. “If you keep this uP. T inat' fact, and the further fact that) vance what they would tell me. truth, that you should be assured had reported, but will begin to think you are not long) 7 way pitterly and unjustly at-| Believing that he was acting | positively by the board and by Mr. for this world Mr. Kennedy after the| in the usual manner, and that | Kennedy, if that is the case, that |day to this. to us that question, for and impertinent what other ideas bis nibs has to of fer on the subject of man and wom-| an, and their relations to each oth | ms Well, you see, Dick, at the ple ow, Dick, aren't you ashamed} “I'll bet he got stung in his wife, |marrying him, A man with any whe 1 left off, the man was|to make the poor dear who wrote said Dick suddenly an ,/Sens8e must know that a diseased (er, greeing with a famous cartoonist, | such wonderful love poems, and act What makes you think that?” I lung and no visible means of sup-'making other perfectly irresponsible as Well as our friend Job, in say-|ed his love parts so badly, roll over asked [port should be impassable bars to ing, ‘It's all wrong, fellers; alljin bis grave? But that is Because no man is ever bitter) marri wrong.’ where 1 did. leave off, where ‘the|@sainst the sex, or even begins to! “That's just it, Margie; there are all out for themselves, Did you leave off where he was|man' seems to think that, notwith-(analyze Its shortcomings, until It 18/ millions of impassable bars to mar “ quoting that couplet from Byron|standing women are beginning to) personal matter \rlage, but not one to love, When a Prepared to work it out,” sald ab man's life that are given to love, ting some man tell them what hej veriently ‘stung,’ as you call it; at “No man should get what he de-| “Would you grieve much?” “Why, Dick, why do you sa me? Don't you feel as well ual?” “LT am feeling better than usual, mean to ask was uncalled-) us hear and | did not which Let out the many apartments Vad tha er William Spurck, ja., certified to the national army, after once being granted exemption, and subsequently branded in a letter to Gov. Lister from Ap- | to gain a district board on the strength of a letter written Gov. Lister | by Fred H. Grinnell, who in- vestigated the Spurck case for er of | Kennedy The letter states that if Spurck’s case was decided upon Grinnell's report, Spurck should have a rehearing In the Interest of justice, because Grinnell was unable to prove a single statement in his report, and that he wrote it at the dic | tacked by t| case had been decided, against me, I feel that tn fairness, the Grinnell letter should entitle me to a fur-| ther hearing. | Asks for Justice | “All I want is justice. I do not} feel that I have had it at Mr. Ken as re affirmation her whole existence to it?” in| think for themselves, instead of let-| i ‘PROBE LETTER MAY he} Kennedy’s Agent Writes L: “Inasmuch as the case of Wik |Wam Spurck, jr. has been called to} Influence you, either for or against the claims of Mr. Spurck “Several weoks ago I offered my services to the board pacity In which I could serve, and| copy of my also offered the use my work was to be under his direction, | called on the men he mentioned and heard things repeated that he had told me. “In { that woman|thinks they should think, there 1s} le: |much room for improvement.” | ma I ask—|garded as a foundation for a defi-| report. pega Y=! investigation to prove the truth of certain rumors regarding | Spurck, the relief Grinnell’s Letter Spurck and his claims. Information Indefinite Follows ;case, and inasmuch as my report|told by Mr. Kennedy that it would |and let it be the means of to T. J. L. Kennedy has been made/not be used as evidence, but, as|a hardship on any one. & part of the case, I wish to ex-| stated, as a basis for definite ac-| injustice should be plain my connection, and this let- tion. |than hardship, however, ter 1s prompted by a desire to see; “I was further informed that {t | connection. fair play, and not by any desire to} would be for his confidential in-| “I write this letter to you, not in formation, yet it was known to Spurck within a very short time, who had made the report and what contained, and a report was given to | Spurck. | in any ca-|it of my auto. |the action of the board was not influenced by my report, Fears Injustice “It the board cannot say they | were not influenced by my report was}then an injustice has been dono will not one way the influence making my report, it he was as much to blame for! possession ying the woman as she was for am not sure that he Was inad-)man falls in love with a woman,|@lmost to himself. there is only one thing in sight-—j The Woman Who Shops in the Morning When Possible Helps in the economical distribution of 450 Banded and OME of these Hats have grosgrain ribbon bands, and are ready to wear, others are un- velvet and Velvet-and-Plush Combinations in roll-brim, sailor and drooping-brim styles— An exceptional offering, from the standpoint of style and value, at $1.95. —pesement salesroom Women’s Two-Tone Boots | sian lamb ¢loth, full-lined, | $6.00 Pair with large cape collar and Jumbo-Knit Sweaters with large roll collar, patch pockets reinforced with lining —Basement Salesroom. ~ REOPEN SPURCK CASE ister He Can’t Prove Charges on Which Spurck Was Certified yboard realizes how it was misled {tyboard, that it was only to be re-yprove or disprove the truth of my 4 will give me ; namely, a full hearing in the \of the Grinnell disclosures.” “I have absolutely no interest I feel that if he to the army, every effort 8! |made to put him there, but “The information I turned in was |less of all that, I can not ait your attention, and inasmuch as I|not of a definite nature, and was/and allow my report to be was the special investigator in this|not intended for the board — be a rather I was |a way in which it was not int in this the interest of Spurek, but in the interest of justice, to you, to board, to the prosecutor and typewritten |every one concerned. Can't Prove Charges “Personally, I am in no postition | whatsoever to prove a single state T asked for further instrue report-—— whether he wanted the names of | ‘ the men who told me the things I never heat another word from him fram that “Trusting that in so far as my report shall be concerned, that it decision tt tion, or another, and that justice to every one concerned, my report did influence any act with the full understanding that it} Spurck, and I respectfully recom-|that the case be reinvestigated, nedy’s hands, and that when the|was not to be submitted to the} mend a further investigation tolbeg to remain, ete.” This is nature's great. est law, and the unmoral creature makes no provision for anything aft She goes merrily on her Wi beings, and leaves the poor strang- ers that she has married to work it “And to think that no one ts eve (To Be Continued) 1