The Seattle Star Newspaper, December 11, 1917, Page 12

‘M’ADOO URGES U.S. OPERATION OF RAILROADS Ry United Presa Leased Wire WASHINGTON, Dee. th Members of President Wilvon's brin him to take SANTA TO GIVE (60 Hears cuttin | DEPENDENTS OF (2s ~SAMMIES CHECK a BY GHORGE MARTIN United Press Correspondent WASHINGTON, Deo, LL —Santa Claus will deliver Uncle Sam's first Reparation allowance cheek to the wives, mothers, sisters, children and other dependents of America’s fight Ing men, it was learned today Down in th eal mart Duillt to ho Museum an tory overn! typists are ham @er, precious today we eto bear over the raitroads and ran them } for the period of the war. § tary of the Treasury MoAdor napor r the je white em by taki for the soldiers’ and sailors’ folks at home ‘oads and ever o insure their efficient oper Tt ts something new in war his ' i 3 che « } ; flatly rejected the rail ad terme ons asta, th , | ; mk 7 r government aid in ob Bailing out from here in thelr a wa a. nt a sining financial aid Marrow envelopes. Aut > them is contained in the war insur. | Bnee bill passed at the special sex sion, As a resul Range From $0 Up The amounts appearing In the up per left-hand corner of these unique Christmas gifts range frem $20 up PHONE EMPLOYES TALK OF WAGE RAISE rrespondent | =| United Press ¢ Pe eer F. Martin Martin, 23, heard the call © Where there are youngsters. Guy BE twee nip is added to each check for of the battlefield daily on the “at ‘one. lent” screen at the Orpheum theatre “The accreante of these first He has been employed in theatre “said an official of the war wo! 9 past three years under insurance board, of the department. ‘RO run into the millions we | Malling out next C hriatmas.” i » negotiatin for a wage for n from $1.50 to $2.50 to experience, and a day of $5 cal workers. made by a dele theatre in conne min motion pictures of ie at the nm with the “The Rattle of Arras.” imum for electr The demands wer TAKING A BOY TO RAISE _ Licenses to weet It was too much for Guy, who has gation of em Under the Wiliam Giower, 45 years old. a brother in France. And now Guy terms of the ag ich avert Gods, Pa., and Helen McLain. is a member of the U, 8. Marine ed the strik any and 31 KE. 10th st.—Erie. He leaves thin week to join! employes fail to agr a week nis company at Mare Island the demands will be trated THE BON MARCHE Ba Beautiful Silk Waists $4.65 | Only 195 of Them ; No, We Won’t Tell for What Price These Were Intended to Sell p OR fear you might — we exaggerated, and that is against the whole | policy of our store. e have said “only” one hundred ninety-five Waists because we believe that Sal this is a large number, there are not enough to Supply the certain demand. They are manufacturers’ samples, discontinued numbers. offer them at such a low price. For- tune smiled on us when we secured this lot, and will smile on those who heed this friendly tip and come early tomorrow. That is why we can | Some of them are illustrated in this ad, beauties of heavy Georgette crepe, richly embroidered with contrasting colored stitching and trimmed with beads or taffeta; finely tailored with p or pleated fronts; solid or two-tone colors, in flesh, maize, black, Pekin, gray or \\combination. S 36 to 46. Dainty, _ stylish Trimmed with flow- | Gowns they are, of ers and ribbons, and | } satin, taffeta or messa- gold or silver, in very line, in combination charming effects. | with face, in flesh, There are hardly two | Alice blue, gold, pink, alike. Each one is a | lavender or rose. real delight. Price $13.75 Price $13.75 ~ Yes, Glove Bargains Imagine buying Women’s Tan Kid Gloves—good looking Dress Gloves, ) of good quality leather, for 95¢. We also have a few in tan, white or pearl gray at $1.15. 95c | ’ Women’s Hose “Seconds” of fiber silk Hose— | e slight and ) | the imperfections from the They are in ane Women’s Hose A fine grade of fiber silk, made extra long, with double } sole, heel and garter top, in '79c do not at all de ink, gray, tan, brown, white or | wearing quality. ipagne, brown Sizes 81% to 10. lack. Sizes 81% to 10. ) | se ile c ’ +4 ° . Boys’ and Girls’ Misses’ and Children’s Stockings . Stockings Made of fast black, superior Fine ribbed Stockings, made of superior quality cotton yarn, cotton, ribbed and well knit to give long wear. Sizes 7 to 10. in white and black only. 29c 25c THE SEATTLE STAR RGAIN BASEMENT] Wouldn’t It Be Splendid | if You Finished All Your Christmas Shopping This Week? Then you would have a thole week to sort out your gifts, tag them and get ready for Christ- mas Day. wouldn’t be the least bit || tired or upset when C hri stmas came, Why don’t you try this “Shop system and see how beneficial it is? and you The Three-Day Return Rule Does Not Apply to Christmas Presents They may be exchanged any time be- tween Christmas and New Year’s Day. The Christmas pray and Postoffice We've turned the Second Floor Audi- torium into a Holiday Express and Postoffice—it is so big and roomy that you don’t have to wait very long for “your turn.” FIRST IMPRE SSIONS ARE ALWAYS STRONGEST That is why you should take care that your gift is daintily wrapped and tied. Wrappings and Stickers for Christ- mas Gifts—Stationery Section, Up- per Main Floor. The Last Word in Shoe Repairing Machinery Shoe Repairing Machinery just in- stalled in the Shoe Shop—enables us to give a better guarantee of satisfactory air service than ever before. 2k MAIN FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE. Oh! Petticoat Lane Is a Wonderful Place With Its Hundreds and Hundreds of Gift Fetticoats Both Sober and Gay N taffeta silkks—in soft, lustrous messalines—in striped tricotines—in wash satins in flashing Pompadours and Dresdens—in sober satins and heatherblooms—in any color—in every size. Sateen Petticoats at $1.25, | nee Petticoats at $2.95, $3.95, $1.50, $1.75, $2.25 $4. 85, $5.95 More people are giving Petticoats this Christmas than ever before. walk through Petticoat Lane you will soon see why. CORNER OF HOLIDAY 8TREET.SECOND FLOOR. When you “What Kind of Toys Will Santa Claus Bring Baby? —Soft, cuddley Toys if this is baby's first Christmas—Toys to amuse and catch the attention of very wee folks—Toys that will help to develop the baby mind. Quackey Doodle Toys Blocks of All Kinds 50c, $1.00 and $1.50 25c to $1.00 a Set We have the entire Quackey Doodle Family, and can furnish them in three | | sizes: Papa, Danny Doodles, Mamma Quackey Doodles, with Baby Danny and We have Blocks that are safe for any child to play with. Burnt Wood, Alpha- bet, Rainy Day, Circus Blocks, Color Cubes and others. | Baby Quackey. Rubber Toys 35¢ to 65¢ Such as Boy and Girl Dolls, Horses, Dogs, Sheep, Cats, Elephants, Rabbits and others made of pure rubber. | Celluloid Toys 10c to $1.25 | Celluloid Rattles and Animals | many different shapes and styles; also | various kinds of Floating Toys. | Plush Toys 35¢ to $3.25 Soft Plush Toys without metal wheels or anything hard to injure the child. Dolls and good variety of Ani- mals. Musical Toys 25c to $1.25 Lots of amusing Musical Toys, Roller- | stick and Wheel Chimes, also Bell Toys on wheels to pull by string. Music Boxes $1.00 to $6.25 Music Boxes are noted for their soft, sweet tone. They play from one to four different pieces. Shoo Flys $1.75 to $5.50 In rocking and swinging styles—well made; s s back, a RASEMENT, \ 4 fer Muffler Men Like to Get Them on Christmas Day You'll find all sorts of Reefer Mufflers in the Men’s Shop. SILK REEFER MUFFLERS, $1.15 TO $2.50. KNITTED FIBER MUFFLERS, $1.00, $1.50 AND $2.00, KNITTED SILK MUFFLERS, $5.00, $7.50 AND $10.00. JUST A STEP INSIDE THE LOWER SECOND AVENUE ENTRANCE. "No More Cold Feet,’”’ Cries Santa Claus —As He Picks Up Pair After Pair of Felt Slippers For extreme cases he takes the coziest, warmest ones he can find—the ones trimmed with real fur. Women’s Juliets $1.50 | Women’s Juliets $3.75 Fur and Ribbon Trimmed Of Quilted Women’s Felt Juliets with flex- | Quilted Satin Juliets ible leather soles and low heels, in} with low, covered heels, trimmed gray, wine, dark green and brown. | with heavy silk flouncing in light These make most acceptable gifts. | blue, pink and old rose. Make ideal gifts. Men’s Felt Comfys $2.25 in Swiss UNION STREET CHRISTMAS SILKS In this day of practical Christmas giving— Silks are taking a prominent place in almost every gift list. 36 and 40 Inch Silk Faille and Poplin $1.75 Wouldn't it be jolly if “Old Kris Kringle” brought you a waist or dress length? Satin Of course you would be pleased—for every piece is as pretty as can be. Fine quality silk faille and silk and wool poplin—86 and 40 inches and in addition to being beautiful are serviceable and soft—in street and evening shades, also black. Women's wide 2,000 Yards ot Yard Wide Novelty Silks at $1.45 Yd. A few yards of these will save an extra outlay for waist or dress. 3eautiful Novelty Dress Silks, plaids, novelty and satin stripes and evening gowns, ws UPPER MAIN ts and linings. OOR in stripes, Tartan and fancy plaids, Persian, Dresden and Pompadour fancies— THE BON MARCHE Slippers in colors to match smok- ing jacket, with fancy designs on vamps. Such a nice gift for a man. Children’s Felt Slippers Slippers with silk pompon, of buckskin, lined with sheep's wool. In light blue, old rose and pink. Children's, 5 to 11, $1.25 Misses’, 111% , $1.50 ! MAIN FLOOR soles | checks and suitable for street ARE YOU GOING TO GIVE HOME GIFTS THIS If so, you'll find it very interesting to shop on Holiday Street Bamboo Fruit Baskets, in lots of novelty shapes—all very at tractive ideal gifta such as would make $1.25. A Mahogany finish Serving in oval shape, would prob: ably be the gift of gifts in some | $2.50. one’s home. Price 5.00. Right Down the Pike Street Stairs, Please—that’s where Santa Claus Dwells stant use for natural shape, with velvet and gold braid, Price $3.50. A Leather Centerpiece ia some. | thing a home an easy matter. A very attractive Ploture, on Puget Sound,” pret tily tinted and dull gold frame. Price 83.00, “Sunset Sandwich Tray ; $2.50. A Panel Picture, part of It with burnished | would have con the skin ts in its | being dyed a Mirror | gold frame, would be a lot more useful than it seems, $1.50, tinsel color tapestry dark green, ‘THE BON MARCHE ° Beautiful Hand-painted is oval shaped and has coin gold handles, Price | tine Rich-looking Table Runners of in wonderful combinations, $5.50, $9.00 and $12.00. Moccasins $1.00 to $1.50 Misses’ and Children’s Moccasins in fancy colored beaded designs og plain. They make such pretty, use- ful gifts. Men’s Felt Slippers $1.75 Oxford gray de Luxe Pattern Felts with neat collar of black felt and buckskin soles, lined with sheep's vool. THE S CHRISTMAS? BON MARCHE, » where plenty of ideal Home Gifts are to be found and where selection is China Swing Stand Photo Frames—in gold; gray and Floren: single and double $1.50 to $6.50. finish styles. Should this Home Gift be a bit unusual, one of the new Mo-Rab Pottery Vases would have th effect. Price $6.00, Priced at | Holiday | popular | Gifts. Street is becoming more every day—for selecting SCOND FI THE BON