The Seattle Star Newspaper, November 30, 1917, Page 14

‘ ARE RATES TO | BE ADVANCED | STILL HIGHER Special Dispatch From BASIL M. MANLY Of Our Washington 4 WASHINGTON, D.C. Nov. 30 D Rverybody in | Washington and many thruout the country are tak tng it for granted that the inter ce commission will t substantial rate in railroads as a result place. reau ‘creases to of the hearing now taking There are, however, far dividuals, even ar a ra eoutives, who view the «ranting of ases to all railroads of of of a vicious c evitably in national ‘This tx the vicious « ‘The raijroads show that the weak- est and least efficient roads are so hard hit by increased labor and sup ply costs that they must have high rates to keep them in operation commission, convinced that ev @ry road must be kept going dur-| ing the war. grants an increase. This freight rate increase is added “te the cost of everything that goes over the rails is another im the cost living; railroad demands and gets wage in. " ofeases to maintain the standard of Hiving; Fattroad supplies increase in the railroads are back @gain asking for higher rates. The; there | Merrygoround starts all over rs with the people furnishing | steam that makes it go. } R. R. Profits Big | | Tm the meantime the strong. effl-| peach the other This girl « y just as t Months, it is true, but everybody | Is sh She's with On the other hand, Miinols Central ‘We running nearly three millions mathe. Started : for Show Purposes, But Turned Out a Real Saver of Lives 1 the lives of several young men at a Southern) sun-amile and those Seymour knees had caused their hearts knows what is th: ith Erie. | %© Skip beat after beat. la tamA. Yateeks. Central | & lifesaver? Answer DINED IN LONDON AFTER ESCAPE) | By United Press Le LONDON, Nov, 30 ased Wire ed with the Canadian royal flying celebration of hia miraculous escape from a German prison « Lieut. O'Brien, who hap jing since Auguat 17, told of b ap from a fying train after he had been brought to earth behind the iton lines during an unequal alr ba After leaping the train, Lieut. O'Firien traveled for 72 nights swimming rivers and living on @ sir of na the f dd by a ¢ ange and vegetables rman sentry peasant ely escaped electrocu charg for his trans ‘THEATRE WRECKED POLITICAL SHERBROOKE, |—A political ric than three Quebe which } took place hours, Thursday night A crowd attacked the theatre where roads, which naga Pegs ame Clarine Seymour, owner of the knees and the sun-emile shown | Minister of Justice Doherty, a mem ee manta tends Neak|in the pictures, had no idea of saving any lives when she consented to|er of the Horden eabinet, wa _ and of egpoeane seal = ot chad serve as a life guard—for show purposes only—at a charity basaar. * ed So ayeak wi Phin capaltagied . 3 © did. She saved several, She looked away just in time after many fist flxhis had Wy six million dollars for nine But a ~é and the front of the theatre had been wrecked She is. And her name is Seymour ‘ahead of its banner year’s net ; St. Paul is nearly four | ahead, Southern Pacific is Millions ahead. Assumed absolute fs more (thin a million /into a single system; placed the As a result, we are officially in.| the track of the Spo! i management in the hands of the formed & Seattle I ° vicious circle must be/abiest railway executives: guaran The volume of traffic handied by | ington, derailed the ancy l ons or a ing But how? gg gerd teed the stock and bond holders the| the British railways has been at| Int Bmy z hip seems to be out of the! game dividends and interest ax paid) least 60 per cent in excess of that, The train due here at . a6 an immediate measure.| jn 1913; undertook all capital im-| carried during the busiest year|@frived early today ristmas 1 ts @ dosen reasons, financial and) provements necessary to make the! previous to the war, In spite of the | burt | ; tleal. | roads efficient, which the roads will! fact that about 150,000 railwaymen —_—— — I} All kinds of Ribbon, from the narrowest to the widest, in all colors and designs, i TB | English Roads Efficient |repay if and when they return to 5 per cent of the total staff sboliahed strike agitation; insured for making ribbon novelties and bags—also nice for hair bows. 1 niinliienor aaicitliapanainceiil Great Britain furnishes the solu-| private contro); abolished all charges have joined the colors the maximum efficiency handling : 3 | i and has given a three-year| for military traffic so as to avoid un-| More than that, it broke the vi-| all military traffic: an stroke Satin Taffeta Ribbon for | Hairbow Ribbon in plain | Flowered Ribbons; also | The Gift Center Gemonstration of its effi-| necessary bookkeeping, put all em-| cious circle that is so large a factor | solved the railroad problem for the ' , anh aid oiethe some very attractive Here is what that Joyes in government service, and! in high cost of living in America;| duration of the war. camisoles and bag lin- colors and plaids, in > 7 On the Second Floor = = ta t striped patterns, in eee ings; large assortment beautiful color combi- 2 | Lots cae Bar- | gains Every Day That Are Not Advertised Ba two lots: . a Very Special Price) contro! nd Southern! pritish railways; consolidated them did in the fitst month of the war ot THE BON MARCHE RGAIN BASEMENT A Men’s Shirt Sale An Event in the Bargain Basement Worth Talking About 4,200 Men’s Shirts, procured for this special sale—a lot picked up by our buyer now in the East—to sell at extremely low prices. Here are 300 Men’s Shirts at | Men’s Negligee Shirts Special : ROCK DELAYS TRAIN automatic in.| By United Press Leased Wire creases in wages so ax to maintain; PORTLAND, Nov, 20.—A rock the standard of living unimpaired that rolled down a mountain ride on j made provision for all Men's Furn- tshings Are Marked at ‘xceptionally Low Prices. Lieut. Patrick | an Amertean aviator enlist: | Joorps, wan dined here last night in| RIOT —85c— Better Shirts than you dream of getting at this price. Well made of fine shirting materials in a large variety of good looking pat- terns; soft cuffs or stiff cuffs. —$1.15— Shirts of remarkable value at $1.15 in a wonderful assortment of pleasing patterns. Woven madras, Oxford cloth and Russian cords, with soft French or stiff cuffs. TIES! TIES! TIES! 35c Each Or Three for $1.00 A good time to buy Men’s Ties for Christmas giving. that is surprisingly low. MEN’S OVERCOATS —$6.95— These Men’s Overcoats are exception- ally low-priced, and they’re right up- to-date, too, and in perfect condition. Sizes 34 to 39. Men’s Bath Robes, of Terry cloth; a handy garment at the $1 98 . very low price of 4 Women’s French : Serge Dresses || $6.95 Practical Dresses, these, for business wear, in many styles—surplice blouse, bolero blouse, plaited skirts, full skirts. Whit in collars, or trimmed with braid and but- tons. Women’s Coats at $11.95 Belted Coats of kersey cloth, pom pom, army cloth and wool velou trimmed with buttons, Snappy, bright, conservative and Boys’ Suits Reduced to $3.50 } dressy Ties in this special lot. Striped, Brown Homespun Mixture Suits in floral and Oriental patterns in any Norfolk and Pinch-back styles, well color you may desire, and at a price lined throughout. Sizes 7 to 16. Santa Claus is in the Bargain Basement. Bring the little ones to se Every Boys’ Suit Reduced A good chance for mothers to get sonny’s School Suits at much less than our always-low Bargain Basement prices. Brown Mixture Suits $4.95 Boys’ Suits with extra pair of knick- ers, belted Norfolk style; sizes 6 to 16. Boys’ Gray S $5.95 Wool mixed, finely tailored Suits, loose or stitched belt or pinch-back style; sizes 10 to 17 only. Boys’ Overcoats for $4.95 Boys’ and Youths’ Coats in gray and green mixture, pinch-back, with con- vertible storm collars; sizes 12 to 18 years, e him. Women’s High-Grade Shoes | Famous Wichert & Gardner Make—A Surplus Stock | Secured by Our Buyer Who Is in Boston | Women’s Novelty Shoes, Special $5.95 Pair Smart Street and Dress Shoes at an unus low price. Made of patent or vici kid, with ivory or kid tops; lace style, with Goodyear welt soles; sizes 2 The ee to 7. Women’s Gray Kid Shoes $2.65 a Pair A special lot of Women’s Shoes that are splendid value. They are made of all-gray kid, lace style, with long narrow shape vamps and Louis heels; sizes 214 to 7. 7 Dressed Dolls at $1.50 14-inch jointed Dolls with bisque heads that leeping eves. The are fully dressed, with hat, shoes and ings. Thoughtful Preparation of Your Christmas Gitt Will Greatly Increase Its complete tock Boy Scout Telegraph Sets $1.25 Each Appreciation All Boys are inter- ested in these Sets. The Christmas Boxes Sets are complete with directions for operating and with the Morse code included, Fancy Ribbon and Cord lissue Paper Christmas Cards and Seals and other Holiday wrap- | Doll end Outfit at $1.50 Dressed Doll with stuffed ping needfuls are in our] | av and unbreakable head. Stationery Department— | Each Doll is put up in MAIN FLOOR box, and another complete dress outfit is included. BASEMENT UPPE! | ih UN it yard 40¢. yard 65¢. Plain and Fancy Ribbon 25c | A splendid assortment of Taffeta and Moire Ribbon in plain colors. Moire Taffeta with satin stripes, in plaid and checks, also with floral designs. : UPPER MAIN FLOOF ’ 100 GIRLS’ NEW COATS At $5.95 to $14.50 UST the nicest sort of Coats for dress-up wear—of silky zibelines, fancy matalambs, velveteens, diagonals, and burellas—novelty models with large some lined throughout. SIZES 2 TOT AND § TO 14 Girls’ Wash Dresses $1.35 A new shipment of Dresses that made Amoskeag gingham in checks, plaids and plain girlish models, with large collars— of colors; nations ; Heavy quality colors and patte THE BON and rm velours, chool cheviots collars are ors. All new novelty pockets and belts; si 6 to 14 Regulation Middies; all Girls’ Outing Flannel Gowns in plain white, white with I also light striped pat- blue collars and cuffs; or navy terns; round and also yoke and slip-over square neck styles; coat style Middies— sizes 4 to 16, at 50¢ $1.15 to $1.85. to She. > ) FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE SATURDAY’S GROCERY LIST California Head Rice, extra fancy Shelled Popcorn; ear bh 10¢. fine ¢ ty; Ib 13%. roni; good grade; Figs; fine q y; new California table figs; per Arn « Hel ¥ 1 25e. , extra good pac t val Mayflower Coffee; perfect qual # can ABO, it nd 2¢. SI Peaches; best California eet pl pete Canned Apricots; best California 2he.- Lima Beans; late crop of r 14e. cleaned | California I per Evaporated Peaches; extra ¥ 1 16¢. c o 14e. FOURTH FLOOR—THE I MARCHE | THE BON MARCHE ALASKA BROWN BEAR LARGEST OF SPECIES; MEAN IN FIGHT years form a a which are e salmon 1 feed on th on they live high, fat of the land, or nae anit largest bears in exist-| more properly, the fat of the waters the ren days of mice diet and grow fat ‘om | and lazy be A varie reat| down into the wland flats and cave bears, which ter 1 primi-| graze Hke ca age” of Altho Ala As occupied by the | tive man in the “old ste Europe. Russians for any years, and has The Alaskan brown bears are, ax| been the property of the United a rule, inoffensive, the taint of a) States si the existence of or the faint odor of | these bears w t definitely known orne on the breeze be end them scurrying man's f their until 1898 HE’D BE OUT OF LUCK IN SEATTLE Ne O—Harry 1 retary of the cording before the it to set a cuted hough to ose quarters, they willing th him » is usually al in the man investigation, find spent ap % month for 1915 and the Dur 1916 to 7) 4 vd ir early from ’ day, y 1916) in from their with great skill and rapidity, Dur: drinks, “Buy Toys Now,” | And Have First Choice of All the Wonderful Playthings in the Bon Marche Toy Shop Novelty Hairbow Ribbon 35c y Ribbon in all sorts of ers; Moire, Scotch plaids, plain and satin checks, in all colors. MARCHE. ! The Star in the Trenches Graham | iks al us daily consumption to 100] Says Santa Claus Dolls’ Tea Tables $1.00) Big Ben Carts at 85¢ Metal Tea ‘Tables on Two-wheeled Carts th wheels to serve dollie’s tea paye strong metal bodies, just like mother does. . dies and Metal Tea Sets of three| ong wooden handles durable metal wheels; good cups and saucers included, | @! “ size Carts for 85c. Stuffed Animals 65c A large assortment, such as Dogs, Cats, Elephants, Tigers and many others that are very ing to little tote” E Something to Do 50c Mechanical Train Set for $1.00 Each Set has an en- gine that winds up, coal and These new painting and || tender [oo ! cutting Outfits are very | complete with circle of interesting to little tots. | track, all for $1.00. Put up in large, attractive boxes; good size sets for 50c. Slim Jim Cannon $1.00 A new Cannon that is operated by compressed r, yet is so simple that any small child can work it. 1ON STREET SIDE Drawing Books 35c, 65¢ Magic Drawing Books that will produce pretty pictures ky simply rubbing, a pencil over the pages. | two sizes—35e and 65c. ound pr ne colors ; —a street of pretty gift shops —where Christmas things are temptingly displayed. Here are a few of the interesting spots on Holiday Street: In the Baby NO. 217 HOLIDAY STREET There are ever so gap pretty Baby Gifts, for instal Corduroy Robes in the daintiest shades of pink and blue, with silk cord and tassel, $1.85. An embroidered Cashmere Jacket happens to be one of the | cunningest Baby accessories. A | dainty spray is embroidered at the top—the edges are button- holed; $1.50. In the Novelty Shop NO. 209 HOLIDAY STREET You will find a most charm- ing Knitting Bag of a new and different shape, made of gold shot tapestry in old blue, me tallic braid handles; $7.00. A Velour Pillow and Scarf is intended for a family gift. Blue, Sats a ge velour com- bined with gold shot ta ; Scarf and Pillow, 31350 WOMEN’S ALL-WOO SWEATERS $4.50 A very low price indeed for Sweaters, when you con- sider how high-priced yarns are today. Sweaters made for warmth—and good looks—with roll collars—some with half belts. Mostly in cardinal, but a few Oxfords and maroons. plain Taffeta and Other Sweaters in plain and novelty styles—knitted or of brushed wool—$5.50 to $14.50. AND SCARF SETS 81.50 TO 83.75. | SECOND FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE CAI disposition, for, rather than be tured, the animals deliberately plunged to their death by leaping Wild Goats End Lives to Prevent Capture JUNEAU, Nov, 30.—Freedom lov. | ff Precipices hundreds of feet high ing goat ka mountains r i ager pester Geni "to iptured and KWerensky Is Hidiit transplanted ng to three PRP . a begin ge Safely in Finlar nes ar By United Presé Le nd Wire STOCKHOLAL Premier Kerer “i by the and cultivate Admiralty Island their cap. Gosset asserted the hunters climb. safely in hidi ed over high crags and peaks dear to the goat family and said they tive Works, in cornered a number of animals on points from which there was no ap parent outlet for escape. But the would-be captors, didn reckon on the desperation of goat’ 20, turned ong] m's bodyguard has King of Si armed wor The Star can be sent to any soldier or*saflor | abroad or at home, in the camp on this side or in the trenches in France at the following rates, postpaid: One Month, 40c; Three Months, $1.15; Six Months, $2.00; One Year, All mail subscriptions must be paid in adva No phone orders taken. Remittances must be accompanied by name of soldier, the number of the company and that of his regiment. Name of ship must be given if The Star is to be mailed to a man in the United States navy.