The Seattle Star Newspaper, October 24, 1917, Page 12

Investigation by Governor Lister of the state pub- service commission's action in boosting Seattle gas ra without permitting the city to present its case} it probably be demanded by the council at a special| ssion Wednesday afternoon. President C. B. Fitzgerald of the council called the) Bcial meeting Wednesday morning, and announced he ald submit the investigation resolutions. City-wide indignation over the commission's arbi- action which, without permitting the city to pre- nt its case, will make 48,000 consumers pay an) erage increase of 40 cents a month for gas, was being ly voiced. “The commission is playing hand in, hand with Corporations—there is no question about it,” said . A. Reynolds, former chairman of the commission. A “Crime and Outrage” ) —— Corporation Counsel Caldwell has |», the commission saying: | ;* r treatment by the public serv commission, and If it were the of the public seored the action bitterly Wednes day THE SEAT CITY FIGHTS GAS GRAB; LISTER’S BOARD SCORED wrote Caldwell, to the commis sion Tuesday, “upon the farci cal hearing, aa a result of which the commission permit ted the elimination by the Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co., of the 4cent car ticket, it Is evident that if the citizens of the city of Seattle are to have anyhing to say in dealing with the public service corporations who are in exist ence now only by virtue of franchise contracts heretofore entered into with the city di rect, that the public commission will either hy be abolished or its p radically changed Up to Governor Reynolds, former cha service commin CA The governor fs responsible for The action in this case, in my stasian'a plan to discourage | (h mmission, and therefore for , Constitutes the most high-/+).. riing of protests or the re- !t® action, and an application to Proceeding of any public) questing of hearings, a policy| him for an investigation ts about Of which I have ever! coud not be adopted by It more | the only course open to the public ” calculated to have thin ct than the one which the commission has apparently adopted characterized the w “a crime Gin on'’s action as hand tn “The commisatic nding in ith the gas company, and plays hand with the corpors an outrage " Regardless of the merits of any |tona—there ts no question about Mite perfectly apparent,” he! particular controversy, it is appar. that id, “that ax long as Gov. Lister! ont from the action and attitude of| “Sets of figures assembled by the public service commis: | +) to be made up of its present , i nel, the city’s franchise will be utterly disregarded. receive no protection. This commission in the cent ticket e and in the gas rate case that rity of Seattle is not being a fair hearing “The demand for the abolition of been apparent since the recent the commission or a change tn its ruling for the traction personnel is certainiy justified if iny doing away with 4-cent the cases are to be prejudged by us commisston, and ite hearins ‘o be, oF become, a farce The public service commission's ruling was made Monday night. — and it permits the gas company to; * ly We have got to send something a corporation legislature to) 2 to enact some legislation at Will protect the city’s franchise the commission tify to any set ently mean nothing be ee 6engineers § ¢ be obtained will go on the d and tes {figures and appar m Justify ¢ Decrease Quality, Too As a ‘matter of fact, the gas any has been’ raising thetr right along by decreasing the lity of gas, The law requires hat each 1,000 cuble feet shall test oO a certain standard (600 Hrit jer this robbery will continue,| attach a 25-cent “ready to serve"|i#h thermal heat units). They the governor gives us &D-\ charge to every meter, and raises have not done thin commission. tthe rate per 1,000 cuble feet from And the commission while 1 Telephone Rate Next? $1 to $1.15, to go into effect Ekle commission will probably|Yember 1. The commission then ron walgy ole RY vr glare oneal arte Eeiabtone rates next.” Jnet January 2 as the date to hear) eee ro eee ier ies oyno4 mt C. Bi Fitagerald, of the|the city’s slde. If the city can) "eine oF nity to get the ell declared that the ay mors ete hosed rates | pect. on the company in this re permit this latest action o c ' bs commission de This uinme ‘ k to Eisimmission to pase without ap-,clares an order will then be made|,,,rriu, oiuinnent was ta i ree Laster for relict” {that the company refund the ex mpia, out of easy reach and in ek a Mileeaer }coss money to the consumers vestigation. and placed in charge/® Denou: verno! This order came suddenly, be of a German physician, who was tion Counsel Caldwell fore the city had been given an op drafted a communica beak portunity to prepare and present of pm to Gov. Lister setting down the {ts protest at a * torting revenue by ing inferior . o public hearing. of the negotiations with the | provided by law *"/ gas, the company now is permitted |company. and showing how| When the gas company filed its|', @*tort higher rates fro applications for extension of pt altho or rates © application, the city had asked for time to engage a gas engineering expert to investigate, and to go over the company's books, but was dented the 69 days required, and was given only 10 days. The hear ing was to bave taken place Octo ber 26, or Friday of this week | In spite of this promise, and the! | @ to permit the city to prepare p it were promptly denied. exhausted every effort in a fair hearing,” Caldwell “and when we asked for a from the commission call gas company to turn sand ote fo we could our case. the order was im ‘actual fixing of a date, the com- ately issued shooting up the! mission Tuesday announced tt had | declared there was no avenue | UF*dy decided the case. or process before the courts, Demands Their Removal bat could obtain for the city its| Corporation Counsel ights in the matter. branded as a “sop to the city,” the iwell’s letter to the governor, commission's clause giving the ying records of the case, city until January 2 to make the in part: gas company prove that the raise people of Seattle and the is justified “Following Ba ne this does,” THE BON a charged by out the country Was a member and on my vacation. paid $50 a month “Having gone the limit on ex or slightly higher, th parallel concerns VERY MUCH NEEDED Apple pickers are wanted in | Wenatchee, according to a contin |noun stream of appeals from that) Caldweit | “istrict to U. 8. Labor Commisston er Woods at Seattle are $2.50 to $3.00 a day and board. Woods’ office is at Fi Union st., in the tm: ing. iformation from him The wages t ave {gration build Applicants can get further in MARCHE RGAIN BASEMENT, and! | 31 Women’s Cheviot Coats at $3.95 What! only $3.95 for Fall Coat? Yes, that’s all we ask for this lot in the Bargain Basement. Stylish models, too, with all-around belt, panel front and pockets. Oth- | Women’s Dresses Bargains at $6.85 Dresses of silk taffeta, messaline or wool crepe featuring the newest styles of the season. Shirred waist effect with novelty pockets fancy buckle trimmed belted Visit Se esteiercxtrinemracteoantnnieiaes nestentegeeeteatennert cteoterrueestieen-cnatatonenee’ agerertior aeedaanesnaeaeder ar eaaomaanh raarmrene anya tania gat PAUL HAFFER CONVICTED AS ANTI-DRAFTER Hy United Press Leased Wire TACOMA, Oct. 24.—Paul Haffer, a socialist, who gained wide publicity when he tried and found guilty of libel Ing the memory of George Washington, le again in the limelight today, this time being under sentence of 10 months In the county Jall for failure to register under the select draft act. In his defense to the fury, Haffer sald he expected to be found guilty 1 am not a conscientious ob- jector,” he sald, “l am not on rec ord as against society. Tam a law abiding citizen, and as long as this system of society exista, Tam will ing to abt jority. Si ce I had no vote on the conscription law, | registered my protest by not registering.” United States Attorney Fish burne, In reply sald Thin idea of exotiam running wild, placing himself above the la ‘| does not commend itself to & repre sentative government like ours. The law has been broken, fense has admitted as much.” Haffer first came to the notice of the public when charges of slander ing George Washington were ~ught against him, After an un val trial, he was xente: one} He was pardoned by after serving four year in jail v, Lister montha ampaign for Food Pledges Planned County C An effort will be made thru the net children enroll every h in King county tn the mem ship of the national food admin ration The campaign will be conducted by the King county counct! of de fense The plan of action in part ts as follows School children will distribute in every home, asking of every b old to national commission cards, explaining the ne for economy, will be hung kitchen. Another card, tn the bearing the colors and insignia of the commission, will be hung in the heme windows, In order to where there are no school children, reach the homes ja housetohouse canvass Is to be | made. Further information can be ob |tatned by calling the King county council, room 418, county-city build ing, at Elliott 4319, That there is more food value in one acre of beets than in four of wheat ie the contention of German | sctontists Boys’ and Giri’ Warmer Underwear A Special Purchase of Fall Millinery Enables Us to Offer These Untrimmed Velvet Hats at $1.39 | With one of these Velvet Hat Shapes, bought in the Bargain Basement at $1.39, and a yard or two of rib- bon or a feather fancy, you'll have a stylish Fall Hat at very little cost. In the lot are plain sailors, mushroom shapes, smart models with soft crowns and shirred brims, and others as illustrated. | the T RC e ret Re Rtn pha Re Ah REN AO — AUER AEL RES LOWEN ie LITT ATONE = - LE STAR Women’s Skating Shoes Men’s Skating Shoes, 5 of black or tan leather, of black or tan kid or pair $4.00 calf. 84.00 to $5.00 Upper Main Floor Upper Main Floor. Practical Economy for the Home Milliner Untrimmed Velvet Hats $1.95 are remarkable, and there’s a wonderful lot of styles—a big combi- The values V these soft silk Velvet Shapes in the new becoming variety in all-black, also plain colors as well as stunning | | | | by the will of the ma | and the de| nation effects, AN EXPERT MILLINERY TRIMMER AT YOUR SERVICE ALL DAY THURSDAY A special feature we offer to the home milliner, to get suggestions and helpful hints from an experience to best advantatge the new F athery Ornaments, Wings Fancies that are so popular this season. SECOND FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE 26-Inch Messaline Satin 75c | 56 and 58 Inch Coatings $2.00 Lustrous heavy Messaline Satin, all-silk, For a good, warm Winter Coat, make it 26 inches wide, for only 75c a yard. Light, | of some of these Wool Coatings at $2.00 a medium and dark shades, including navy,| yard. Included are velours, chinchillas, gray, brown, cardinal, maize, lavender, Co- kerseys, tweed effects, plaids, checks, penhagen, Nile green, African brown and heather mixtures and plain colors. mahogany. UPPER MAIN FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE || Beautiful Silk and Net Boys’ “Standwear” || Blouses at $3.75 Suits $6.00 ” + WITH AN EXTRA PAIR OF | They set a new standard for value giving KNICKERBOCKERS in the Blouse Section. | | Reliable, good-wearing Suits for —How stylish are the Crepe de Chine and Lace | school wear—in sizes 6 to 18 years. Blouses—with their deep collars extending down Boys’ Corduroy Knickers $1.75 ll the front forming reveres and prettily trimmed Surely an extra pair of Corduroy \I| with lace. Knickers for the school lads—they all —Others are daintily embroidered and have the need ’em—in two shades of brown, two-way collars. also dark gray—sizes 6 to 18, at $1.75 The cream nets are trimmed with laces and 4 |} @ pair. | if} tucks and are in charming styles. Boys’ Wool Sweaters $5.00 | SECOND FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE. All-wool Sweaters, good heavy qual- | ity, - with large roll collars and two Men’s Vici Kid Shoes $4.00 pockets, ; 24 to 36, in cardinal, | Durable, good wearing Shoes Oxford, navy and maroon. UPPER MAIN FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE. | More men are coming to the Bon Marche for Shoes every day, more il} men are finding out what dependable Shoes they can get at a reas- Apron Gingham 8c Yd. onable price. These at $4.00 are of vici kid, with double welt soles, 26- and 27-inch Apron Gingham, in and made on a straight last. Easy fitting, wide last. checks and plaids; lengths to 10 yards. Limit, 10 yards. No phone orders \I| Men's Tan Shoes at $5.50 Men’s Tan Boots at $6.50 Heavy tan elk leather Shoes,| Men's tan high top wet weather taken. White Outing Flannel, 27 to 36 inches made with extra heavy soles and | = - full wide-toe shapes—excellent for Boots—of heavy leather with wide; all good quality, at 10c, 124,¢, winter wear. | double soles. lie, 16 2-3e, 18e, 20¢ and 25c. Yard-wide Kimono Crepe in_ plain } UPPER MAIN FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE. making it possible d trimmer to use and Metallic E>) shades of old rose, blue and pink; a yard 18¢. LOWER MAIN FLOOR. —THE BON MARCHE The “Beatrice” Apron at $1.25 Makes Its First Appearance on Apron Thursday The “Beatrice,” as illustrated to the right, is of “Scout” fast col- iF ored percale in plain pink, blue or lavender, with large sailor collar, fancy pockets and belt of black and white polka dots; also figured percale with plain colored pockets, belt and collar. Opens all the way down the front. All sizes. Coverall Aprons 69c Aprons that are truly “Coveralls”—as illustrated to the left. Full cut, well made of fast colored figured percales with square neck and side fastening, trimmed with bands of white muslin. Hooverall Uniforms Band Aprons 39c Each Dress $2.95—Cap 50c Of Amoskeag Gingham SS ae ae Made of fast-colored blue cham- Many women still prefer wear- # bray with white pique collar, de-| ing Band Aprons when doing , | tachable cuffs and two-piece cap. | housework, so for Thursday we have some that are full size, with fitted gores and pocket, at 39c. THE BON MARCHE. The official insignia is embroid- ered on the left sleeve and cap. THIRD FLOOR Postection Coffee—2 Pounds 75c TOFFEE IS A DELIGHTFUL BLEND AND IT’S SURE TO PLEASE YOU PERFECTION ( | 6 bars for 28¢. Undermuslin ers in trench effect in brown, | siyle, and straight line ef- en _ and gray. Sizes 16 to | fete . good colors, con- Section in es, if 6 rastingly trimmed. th i “ if ; ; 3 e Bargain Bo. bois Tub Silk Waists, tailored | Women’ ; i ur 2g ailored omen’s Tweed Mixture Basement = style, in gold, white, flesh or | Skirts, girdle belt and button $1.65 rm. $1.85 Coverall Aprons 75c Just as Illustrated Try buying Aprons in the Bargain maize, with con- trasting collars. There You Will Find Hundreds of Dainty Garments | seeceoes at Extremely Low Prices—for Instance: Envelope Chemises 55c Yes, Madam, Muslin Envelope Chemises at Rase- 55e. This is because they are samples and ment—-they are low priced, neat and servic odd garment Yokes of lace insertion and | able. Made of gingham, button down the embroidered organdy motifs. Sizes 36 to 44 front, trimmed with solid colored self ma- ‘ { tava, Crepe or Muslin Bloomers and Drawers— Bloomers flesh or white, Drawers envelope Double Service House Dresses at 98c style with embroidery knee, at 49¢. House Dresses of gingham, percale and Muslin Night Gowns with deep yokes of em- chambray, made in a manner to give double broidery, trimmed with ribbon beading, at service; special 98c. T9¢. : Cravenetted Gabardine Raincoats $4.65 Smart looking, practical Coats for all-around wear, as well as for rainy weather, are yoke lined, some have velvet collars. : Many In blue, tan or gray. wa? meat and puddings; pint | bottle 25¢. | Church’s Grape Juice; Jonathan Apples; small | made of selected Concord size but juicy; doz. 10¢. grapes; pint bottle 18¢. FOURTH FLOOR city of Laon, The ground from Malmaison and Chavignon to Laon jis slightly rolling down hill, and the great French city is not more RESULTS SHOW. SON GOES To FRONT James B. Smith, 70, a contractor, By United Press Leased Wire living at 2111 Bighth ave. W., died PARIS, Oct. 24.—Importance | at his home Tuesday, at 4a. m,, Just of the French stroke on the |a few hours before his son, Bert ew today, Gen. {Stith of the 161st regiment, was jAtane isrent any ye hait, [Reheduled to leave Camp Murray Petain’s brilliant coup was \for the East for embarkation for ed as one of the greatest vic- loversoas duty achieved by French Smith had been a resident of tories forces since Verdun The suddenness of the ita tremendous driving power and the irresistible plan of the French mans off their feet The powerful, Malmatvon, depended upon by the| enemy effectually to bar all prog ress down the plains of Laon, was taken Chavignon, two miles from the point where the French started their drive, was wrenched from the enemy's hands. Along four miles of the front on which the attack was made the Poilus achieved an advance averag: ine considerably more than a mile taking 0 prisoners. Such an important gain at this suggests the most dangerous toward the German-held Seattle for 27 years, and leaves two sons, two daughters and a wife assault, hegides the son in military service. United Press Leased Wire PETROGRAD, Oct. 24.—Duk honin, Russian commander on the Galician front, has arrived here to participate in the se cret session of the temporary parliament, which begins to- day. The newspapers of the capital announce that Premier Kerensky will probably relinquish post as commanderin-ehlef of the armies to Gen. Dukhonin, This taken as an indication of improve ment in the morale and discipline of the soldiers, point menace his is Canned Pumpkin; Del Canned Pineapple 3 Cans for 50c Pure Cane and Maple te og “a Or 17c a Can. Del Monte Brand, No. 2 Cans frank: fin bbot Fo Boiled. Cider, for mince | Bon Naptha Soap, special, | Sardines; Booth’s Crescent quart can 45¢. : brand; No. 1 oval cans,| Evaporated Peaches each 20¢. tra fancy quality White Tuna Fish, No. 14 crop; pound 15¢.) cans, each 25¢. Golden Dates, pound 20¢. ex- new THE BON MARCHE. confirmed from other sources. The opposition to Chancellor Michaelis has been growing steadily during recent’ months” in Germany. \24 LOST WHEN U.S. | | STEAMER IS SUNK BY GERMANS FAIL ing of the American steamer Santa By United Press Leased Wire Elena, with 24 lost, was reported in dispatches received from Spain today by La Nacion. The dispatch : 4 says the vessel was sunk near Fer-|_ LONDON, Cct. 24.—Violent Gen rol, and that the captain and one|™4n counter attacks against newly won British and French positions around Houthulst wood have deel fruitless, Marshal Haig sailor were the sole survivors. La Nacion adds that the Santa Elena was one of the German ships PS today. One such vigorous counter blow was launched by the enemy at the point of juncture of the seized by the United States. French and British yesterday. It BILL'S A LUCKY BIRD fer: eos’: William Bird, a witness in an ex-| . . | cess Hquor trial, which was prose- | « Since Monday,” Haig concluded, seven counter attacks have been cuted against Harvey Harden last St} made, and none have aright i will not be forced to stanc material » will no ed to stand | gained for the enemy.” Ki trial upon charge of conducting a place where intoxicating quor was ITALIAN AUXILIARY TO DANCE SUNDAY sold Presiding Judge jm ade this decision T |the immunity clause of the new prohibition law his is the first The Italian auxiliary to the Se- |time since the state went dry a/attle chapter of the Ameican Red court has been called to pass upon| Cross, the organization of which | the question | was recently celebrated by a well: - | attended banquet at the Buon Gusto MICHAELIS TO QUIT? r rant, will hold a grand bene |fit concert and ball at Broad LONDON, Oct. 24.—A wireless | hall, Broadway and Madison, on the press message, received today from | evening of Sunday, October 38 Amsterdam, asserted that Chancel we Jlor Michaelis had placed his port folio in the kaiser's hands The wireless press story was not Mackintosh Phursday under reported J