The Seattle Star Newspaper, December 17, 1917, Page 12

SAMMY NEEDS the solktiers in France. tween peace and war needs haven't the imagtnation to dier after a day's Rerve-racking booming of this district for the France Tobacco Fund,” for the Northwest G, B. Scott, for the United States: “My Dear Mr. Stimson division there may be people who ob Jeet to the Red ¢ Daceo, especially crrarettes, soldiers. division, tobacee should take part in th Of these articles to against their wishes th Mat of things to be sent to the sol Gilera, had to consider the very Rormal conditions in the trenches, ‘and the experience of the allies, has been a great hetp tn maintain ing the morale of the troops. apparently, have no objections the furnishing of tobacco to the sol- conditions of war. being wounded. Wy new conditions of warfare, tobac 0 apparently has no serious il! ef thelr chief comfort and them of it ences of opinion on th handled with the greatest care when ever if arises. Yours very truly, a “G. EB. SCOTT. “Director Division Organization.” Harrick, Rex theatre SMOKES, IS THE RED CROSS VIEW From time to time criticiam arises of the campaign to send tobacco to These critics | have little idea of the difference be They | pleture the soothing effects that a pipeful of tobaceo or a cigarette gives the sol hardships and The Star, as official collector in “Our Boys in is pleased. therefore, to publish this letter to ©. D. Stimson, head of the Red Cross from rector of organization In your as sending to- to our “It is not the desire hel the Red soldiers, “The Red Cross, in approving the ab Which seems to show that tobacco “It had also to consider the wishes of the majority of the people, cares | Poultry and Pet 0 “If, under the abnormal! and entire Football esseciation 12.50 }cept In of the pushing } van point of and the | ciation. @iers, particularity under the trying | amalgamated | was elected president “It is a fact beyond question. a8/ secretary, 625 Colman building, will Mustrated in any motion picture | @ave the show catalogues ready in a| the city coune!! of the trenches, that tobacco! few days. & great comfort and joy to the Men, and one of the very first things ‘& soldier craves and asks for after In shipbuilding shipping. fects on the men, ana gives them! port of the pleasure, | report of Port Worden, A. A. Paynne Bnd relief to their shattered nerves,|to the city council for the first & would hardly seem right to deprive | months of the year ing plants in December “We would not wish any ‘differ. now increased to 16 point to turn | 15,000 men people away from the Red Cross, and Cilities for 100 modern ocean carriers Would suggest that the question be | St the 46 piers. valry Leader Ne where General Allenby. Jerusalem to the Poultry Show to , Be Held January 14-19) A poultry show will be held Janu: | ary 14 to 19 jointly by the Seattle! ars Jerusalem + GEN E.HHALLENBY Cavalry engagements have played a small part in the great war, ex Mesopotamia and Palestine, cory British mounted f forward toward Jerusalem. The British forces have already ad 4 Almost to Jaffa, the terminal the only railroad from const, Stock association +) | King County Poultry aaso-| The two associations have Harrison C. Green L. F. Croft, 15,000 Now Work i in |} drome at 8 p } Young Men's 1 | T Sending Tobacco to Boys in France Is Indorsed MILLER TO BE |COUNSEL TELLS | HERE TUESDAY CITY TO PROTECT TO HELP DRIVE POWER PLANT | Congressm: hn F. Miller, me the city may soon be de who left W on, D.C, for ve ne electric power on property mliately after mak fone from the government, Cor hon the floor for | poration Counsel Caldwell han ad democracy in the army Friday, vised the city councl to “take steps will reach here Tuesday to protect its Interests, both present by having and prospective,” 4 com His trip Ix under auspices of the Red Croes, and he will tell of =| mittee invewtiqate pending federal his recent trip to the war fone | power | or with the unofficial congressional The Shields ill, introduced and commission, The public will have its first op portunity to hear him at the Hippo | of safeguarding or extending m. Wednesday, of municipalities he will speak at the Girls’ War Relief | their own power plants rr | pamed in the senate, he points out, | was not prepared “for the pur when | terents owning Dasaar in bi favors existing power He'll be the speaker at a big Red|compantes,” says Caldwell» com Cross open meeting Thursday night, | munication, “and tends to discourage but the place nounced by Chairman } Miller will arrive an not yet been an-| new and independent venture Iph Horr, |and tn caleulated* to aday night] power sites by mun! interfere w Lithes, unle And speak at Rotary club luncheon | regulated by the state public nervice at the Masonic club, Arcade build: | commission.” ing, Wednesday noon Points Out Vice University students will hear him| sion the elty’s standpoint, the at Meany hall Thursday at 11 a. m. and at noon he'll bo guest of the | ™ publican club at| such a provision will be the council Good Bats caf aleo Ferrin He'}] address the members’ coun: |‘ Pepin ett of the Chamber of Commerce at| - wt city’s io club Friday noon Red Cross will send him to Bremerton Friday night and to Ta coma Saturday night. He'll speak at University M. EB. church next Sunday at 11 a m. Monday night | tude at Washin lof the fore the t of agriculture The Stone Webster in tempting to block aquis the talk to Camp Lewis soldiers. Pe J have bee! od & hes Miller has been paired fgr the pro-| ve anti yao — pin nt hibition vote in the houke, #o his| ne 4. ft ; Stone Webster bas defaulted. a absonce will not affect results there cording to the city’s cont |cause of failure to pay fees o |form construction obligations WANTS BRIDGE IN THIS DANGER ZONE Bremerton Lassies | Superintendent of Streets Charles king Big Place TL Case has sent a communication to urging that steps | Le taken to require the railroad com,| My United Press Leased Wire jPanies to construct an overhead, BREMERTON, Dec. 17-Of the | oridge acrdee Connecticut st, in the | 60 enlisted le at the Puget sound | south end of the city navy ral may b r the t Local Shipyards! and commercial Seattle is the leading sea Pacific, according to the nix pbulld have employing over Seattle has docking ta Four at NEW BRIDGE OPEN Seattle © new $446,000 15th ave. N FE. bridge, across the Satmon bay waterfron 1ee\ular traf te j France Tobacco Fund” for American fighting ineo that each dollar bays foar end thet in cach of my which my unknown of thanks. is now open for vehic {| kages, each with el ages will be placed | } | Cash buying. fewer clerks, no free deliveries, service, lower prices. W new merchandise. rolling, drooping brims Ba THE BON MARCHE aoe RGAIN BASEMENT CUT! CUT! CUT! | Our Prices Reduced Right and Left for CLEARANCE TUESDAY HEN Bargain Basement prices are cut you almost “get something for nothing.” Nobody in the Bargain Basement likes Clearance Tuesday for that reason, for it “hurts” to so ruthlessly cut the price of reliable goods. Basement depends upon keeping stocks fresh and clean, and no matter what the cost, we mark down goods for Tuesday until they have to move, to make room for Exceptional Values in Dresses Gabardine, Wool Jerseys and Serge Dresses, in green, brown and gray, with the blouse effects, and pleated skirts . $9.95 lother bomb plot waa unearthed to Tuesday Clearance Specials Coats Reduced 25 to 50 Per Cent to Clear Quickly Coats of black and white checked material, mannish coating and novelty tweeds, belted and with large collars, patch pockets. Sizes 16 to 42 Tweed trench and semi-belted Coats reduced 50 per cent. They are just the thing for motor wear. vertible collar of self material, novelty cuffs and pate eee are features, They are half-lined. Sizes 18 to 44. a4 Wool velours and silvertone cheviots, trimmed ‘with | opossum, and some with velvet stoles, collars and cuffs, in green, seal brown, reindeer and taupe Millinery at Clearance Prices Sailors, Turbans and Tricornes, in combinations of blue, brown, black and white, of velvet, banded and untrimmed Zibeline and Velvet Hats in black turba Velvet Hats, with soft crown and » mushroom: mbt dy Ho says 620 persona take their | tle lives tn their hands every day in| t crossing the tracks at thia place by Trawling around, over trains and ter navy re«ulat them from going uf ELKS GIVE POOR TOTS reserves CHRISTMAS GIFTS Cars in Smash But Poor children will receive Christ! No One Is Injured 130 Monday afternoor A ke f gifts will be hb to little folks who uid not have a nee to gat’ around a Christmas oo. The c dren from Mother Ryther’s home be present. There will also be a musical program, way bridge padiy amaahed, but no one was jured, iNo Shortage in Ship Turkish “Bomb” Plot| Lumber, He Asserts Fac tn Loe Angeles| he pevepement under Gubargs 1 cAuRe no uneasiness ommercial ding lum rding to C. day—-dut thie time it's Turkish Al small boy discovered a queer look-|cf the embarm th t Ing « with @ long tube.|of the Unite at ping board Police rushed to the scene, to | eine: find a Turkish pipe. ia ph 4 But the life of the Bargain | $5.00 Large, con- $5.92 $19.31 , tricornes and chin-chins, $1.69. Velvet and Silk Plush Hats in tricornes and fancy shapes, with drooping brims..... Boys’ School Suits $4. 95 These are bargains that are b: knickerbockers going with gray.with red mottled patt colored pin stripe: have all sizes. ayish brown with and gray with colored stripe. We The Christmas Pont ff Express St apping De nveniontly BECOND FLOOR yyy HE SEATTLE STAR THE BON MARCHE ‘The Sixth Floor Te Room in a handy, rest place for a bite of tu: when downtown doing Christrnas shopping. SIXTH FLOOR Pretty Ornaments for Your Christmas Tree This Is the Week to Trim Your Tree —To trim it with gleaming glass balls, with_bells —and grown-up folks laugh—and feel the happiness of childhood over again—for that is the spirit of Christmas. gold tinsel—with stars with joy Bells made pretty for 10¢, and gree ny colors, at 2 of red festoon- ing, different siz | trimming; 15¢, 20¢. | Paper Balls in red and red the Holiday 2 for S¢, S¢, | with shining silver and —trim it till the children shout | Christmas Snow to sprin- kle over the tree and make it look like a white Christmas; in boxes, for 5¢ and 10¢. Glass Balls in many bright colors and so pretty for very 10¢ and 25¢. the Christmas tree; 2 Christmas Stockings filled for 5¢ to 20¢ each. with assorted small toys | Glass Balls with tinsel to hang on Christmas trimming to hang onto tree; 10¢, 15¢, 25¢,| the Christmas tree, at 50¢, $1.00. 5e¢. Cornucopias and Baskets |"Tinsel Ornaments in a trimmed with tinsel | variety of styles that make the tree look so will make the house pretty; Se. bright for Christmas; Christmas Tree Candles— 10¢. for what is a tree with- | Tinsel, gold and silver; 6 out candles?—in boxes, yards to the card, at for S5¢ and 10¢. | 10¢, 15¢ and 25¢. Red . Christmas Festoon- | Wreaths made of red fes-| Candle Holders, made to | Glass Beads in strings; 5 ing; 5 and 10 yards to tooning for Christmas fasten securely onto the strings of 10 beads each the piece; prices are decorating, at 20¢, 25¢ branches of the tree; a in bunches, for 35¢, 10¢ and 20¢. and 50¢. dozen for Se and 10¢. | 40¢ and 50¢. Baggage THE FBASt De Luxe | MENT—UNION Christmas Gifts Worth While A N Rank | | Fitted Bags, Suit Cases and Wardrobe Trunks for mong Navy Ranks: HW’ omen Murphy Wardrobe Trunks $22.50 How would you like to get one of these three quarter size Wardrobe Trunks at Christmas time ?—Trunk constructed of three-ply veneer and fiber fitted, with five hangers on one side and four la jrawers on the —Trunks 42 inches high and hardware , with heavy Leather Bags at $17.50 Genuine Cowhide ther Bags made in three-piece » with hand- sewed imported f and well lined with leather, having three pockets, finished with lift catches, inside lock and ring handle; 18-inch size. Leather Bags $17.50 to $33.50 Three-piece Genuine Leather Bags in cowhide or seal, with Ivory Pyralin toilet set—in fancy roll-up to match lining. They have three pock lift catches, inside lock and ring handle . Very smart for g 16-inch size only. THIRD F An Adventure on Holiday Street Telling How a Christmas List Was Quickly Filled Going on This Interesting Street = With a cI WN MARCHE Ons g = Christmas een ¥. list on Lj HOLIDAY | hand, and just two | hours to | STREET | fi! Src FLOOR seemed to | be the sad !) fate of a Christmas shopper. Holiday Street, however, made this task a happy one, for there was a pretty Blouse displayed that would just suit Mother. It was of white crepe de chine; $4.95. Just around the corner in the next shop I saw Father's gift: a pair of Military Brushes in a.neat leather ; price 95. what to get Sut who's so hard to please why not an Ivory Clock?—the very last reeds to complete her set; 50. Stepping into the Civilian Shop. why, right there I decided on Robe for big brother, practical things one Bath Robe; she price added to my list 5.00, THE Re for Sister Jane, | piece | a Bath | who likes the | and : Fitted Suit Cases $22.50 | Women's Fitted Suit Cases of fine | grade cowhide, in the attractive Windsor grain; lof Ivory Pyralin. Each case with French seams and two locks; 20- | inch size. Will be most appreciated as gifts. Men’s Suit Cases $17.50 Any man would be pleased to get one of these 28-inch Suit Cases at 50. Well made of good quality cowhide, with two straps all around, with sewed-on loops and corners, double handle put on with stitched billet and rivet. N MARCHE fitted with 10 pieces | Give Santa a Lift | The Delivery Department is in | strict truth the modern Santa Claus. If you overload him hé will bres Men and | down; he will be late; any number | of ills may happen to him. Give |him a lift. Carry your small bun- |dles home. It is a little thing to | a#k, but one that will be reflected |in better service this Christmas | bone EST it might embarrass your gift shopping, the three-day | return rule has been suspended on gifts, and they may be returned be- tween Christmas and New Year's Day. ‘ | Practical Gifts | Turkish Bath Sets From $1.10 to $5.00 A fine display of fancy Turkish | Bath Sets, suitable for Chrigtmas | gifts. Priced according to size and | quality. | Jacquard Terry Cloth 75c a Yard | For making combing jackets or | Turkish towels; heavy Turkish toweling, 24 inches wide, in pink, blue, helio and white. LOWER MAIN FLOOR Boudoir Caps and Camisoles CAMISOLES. tions of crepe satin, One style combined such dainty crea. de chine and wash another style of crepe de chine in the new slip-over style, embroid- ered and French knots and sprays. a few styles with cap sleeves. Priced $1.00 to $2.95 Boudoir Caps 50c to $4.95 Dainty bits of silk crepe de chine are combined with trimmings to make these “most givable” gifts. The nifty “Helmet” Caps and many other styles—some of metallic cloth with lace trimmings. Every Cap neatly boxed, ready for giving. The Wanted and Wished-for Gifts for Maid or Matron is of pink and blue satin | THIRD FLOOR— | Corduroy Robes $3.50 House Robes that serve several purposes — for house wear, bath robes and lounging robes—in attrac- tive styles. One is straight-line effect with rag in pink, light blue, Copenhagen and laven- | der. ‘ ' Other Robes at $2.95 to $15.00. THE BON MARCHE “Heather” Linens—The Useful Gifts These Linens are the real Lrish, which recently arrived from Pattern Cloths and Napkins $7.75 a Set Heather brand All-linen Sets, hem- | stitched inches, match, pattern cloth, 66x64 half-dozen Napkins to 19x19 inches. size and size Pattern Cloths and “Overseas” Pattern Cloths and Napkins $9.50 a Set All-linen Sets, hemstitched pat- tern cloth, size 66x68 inches, and half-dozen kins, size 19 inches. Exceptionally attractive floral pat- | terns. Pattern Cloths and Little Marjorie is going to have a | H Napkins $11.50 a Set chance to have real Tea Parties with | N@Pkins $8.50 a Set All-linen Satin-finish Damask Sets, the China T Set 1 seleeted for | Pure Linen Sets in various hand- | hemstitched pattern cloth, size 70x her; Green China Set of 7 pieces; | some floral patterns, hemstitched | 70 inches, and half-dozen Napkins, price The. pattern cloth, size 66x66 inches, and size 19x19 inches, in beautiful floral SECOND FLOOR—THE BON MARCHIS | half-dozen Napkins, size 19 inches. | designs. LOWER MAIN FLOOR DEL MONTE CANNED TOMATOES, 2} Ib. Can, 13c / Solid Pack; delivered only with other Groceries Crystal White Soap; excel Bon Special Coffee; excel- Snider's Tomato Catsup; Pet gue lent Jaundry soap; 6 bars lent flavor; 11 Ibs. for delivered only with other | CARRY HOME ith EPO ay ae: groceries; 2B¢. SPECIALS IN arolina Head Rice; good | Black Cooking Figs; new quality; extra fane a pane good quality fruit; Hot Roasted Peanuts; hand DGACATEa pound Be, erage os picked Virginia Peanuts; || Eastern Oysters; extra tancy¥ Italian Prunes; large, fine Dromedary Dates, a pkg. pkg. 5e¢ and 10¢. large si pint for 45¢. food size, meaty Green Olb : fruit; i Ib, 15¢. 20¢. New Nuts, Almonds, Fil- Olives; a pint for 20¢, Sugar Pe good grade; | Pecans and Brazil Nuts: berts and Walnuts; a | mince Meat; made of best in- latest pack; can 15¢. new crop; a lb. 25¢. pound 30¢. aes oe Sees FOURTH FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE