The Seattle Star Newspaper, December 19, 1917, Page 14

¥ ey aie 2 aie Es for freight movement. “GET DONE. ene thing ne | governmental authority - @F shipments BY GILSON GARDNER Staff Special Dispateh WASHINGTON, — | give the | 1 | | Dee, Will President Wtlse erder to take over the railroads and have them run under a si gle government control? An af firmative answer this question is expected within the next few days. Private operation of the r has broken down. W ed, the roads have len nto #0. The food, fuel and war + The competitive tr for dividends and inefficiency are failure of railroad « The managers continued to run the reads for freight receipts rather than The banking and investing inter ests in possession of the railr have fought off the threate @rnment control The tives have prom everything Were patriots a Voluntarily what they Gone to then by force of ¢ @uthority. ir representa Ment, exchange stock, and work dency which Mand. They cot together and passed Fesolutions and appointed committees | Which were te casi ness. BUT THE Dib Nor| As Judge McC Sate commerce « Pointed out in his to congress, there cOMmMittees, since Appointed by the railroads and hav Ime headquarters in Wash With the supposed purpose of un oft the Inter. mission, has rt just made © been five} ember, 1916, Fall transportation and » an @fficient use of the carrying agen cles. , ‘The local railroads ued to compete nd the dig divis! t do the Open up terminal facilities to ether roads or interchange roll- ing stock and cars with other systems Warious so-called “priority Under the law of April 11, the ‘War and navy departments were given power to order their ship | Ments ahead of all other ship- ments. ‘Then came the food law, which gave Herbert Hoover power to Put food shipments ahead of oth. ‘Then came the fuel controt | law, which gave Administrator | Garfield authority to put fuel | @head of other shipment Then came car shortage amendment the interstate commerce which gave the ority to order sit might des- Ba ficers n to act, Shop early tomorrow! discover the slight imperfections. with dow' champagne. zes 8% to Price Serviceable and ¢ fm black only. izes & Price, per pale. od we Strong Stocking combed yarn Sizes 5% to 9% made extra fu ide of heay th Pri Stockings rm yarn—the Sizes 7 to 4 per pair at wear. ent creat 6 to Women’s Cotton Lisle Hose Girls’ Fine Ribbed Stockings tton /29¢ Very Attractive Waists— Manufacturer’s Samples Georgette Crepe Waists In the diagram above, based upon the census bureau's sta seen that the German tro Hungarians Of American born acts of congress to order priority of sh at ned garter top and reinforced sole and heel grey 10. Women’s Fiber Silk Hose ned ot c Boys’ Extra Strong Stockings Twenty-two Styles of Crepe de Chine Waists And Sepnegett Crepe Waists | < It was congestion and con | fusion to the supertative degree. The president ts who can help in this situation. j bes full power. ‘FOUR UNIONS NAME THEIR NEW HEADS Four Seattle and made rter top and und quality, the very trimmed with beading nd lace, In white, fle and brown or black Hungar The Miidle tien, It ts} ns king Aus bern in ren . have the but 231.2 &* population, Aus jest Hungarian Linh «peaking here, and 2 Hungartans, The East Kentucky ts. the only person He clected of. Master Edgar their Tuesday leher, director President MISSES’ PURE THREAD SILK HOSE These are in white only They have the double gar. ter top and the strongly re inforced heel and toe, In Price 69c A Special Lot Women’s Hose Women's fine nd fibre silks, all full ned with do: car ter top. In white, #' champagne, canary and gray 8% to 10 and made In Hose of $4. 65 s, with the new and emt h, white, maize $3. 85 egy mee: Maven ea sie een Jin the United States, and York, New Jersey and largest 653,557, 7.742 s#ylvania has mot any other state, enneaene eee en tet eet mieangeeralangameereseoth eernenen aaa THE SEATTLE STAR WILSON EXPECTED TO TAKE VER ALL RAILWAYS SOON ===: Less Than One-Seventh of Austro- Hungarians in America Are Germans 204,627 of citizens, folle Tuesday Atlantic states —New amendments atr an born, 51,77 3,498. uth Central states ame Alat ‘The only effort made to pool equip | At thi 7 Hungarians. (Ment came as late as November 24,)— aon — a — 4 le pagal onaee ts <u | te }the Street Rallway Employes ie ake Sastern 94 So, altogether, there were five gene Shazelain. president of ditions of traffic separate and independent depart- Plumbers, and Ernest Brahe Rie anus. Bad cond mein ot the federal government, | dent of the Cereal Beverage Work Tieesavated by th cach claiming authority under | ore The Electrical Workers nominated officers, to be voted upon at a meet ing to be held Saturday at 2 p. m Postmen Aid Sale of Saving Stamps Every letter carrier In Seattle has been enlisted in the the sale of war saving and thrift stamps, according to Post who held a conference Tuesday with Da Brattle of the THE BON MARCHE RGAIN BASEMENT Bargains in Christmas Stockings | For Boys, Girls and Women | For Stocking quantities are limited! Yes, they are all of them “seconds,” you never would have known had we not told you, for they are factory mended and require close inspection to These Stockings were sold to us at a very low price, them, and as you will note, we will sell them at a low price. WOMEN’S PURE THREAD SILK HOSE Full fashior CHILDREN’S WINTER UNDERWEAR An \ opportune b ven lin WOMEN’S AND | onda and a splendid value at Women’s 4 Lined Union Suits Union Pretty New Silk or Satin Camisoles—Dainty Gitts | Crepe de Chine and Washable nnaylvania © bern striana th 4, and more campaign f certificates but mil Suite with nkle length Regular sizes a wizes at., Girls’ Fine Ribbed edie Suits Fleece lined, high neck and long sleeves, of ankle length. Sizes 6 to 12. Girls’ Wool Mixed Union Suits neck and lo , Sizes 6 to 14, Price Fashioned dainty styles and ribbe ribbon shoulder Beautifully Styled Camisoles Trimmed with lace In white or flesh Sizes 36 Heavy Crepe de Chine and Washable Satin Camisoles Trimmed with lace insertion and border RED CROSS SEAL SALE BOOSTED BY UNIONS HERE labor is strong for the union, Garthent Work ational Al Intern United unt union, United Deep Sea Fish jon and ring Workers ers’ union COMMISSION TO DIRECT POLICE RECOMMENDED ‘The Judiciary committee of the city council has reee that three ame clty charter be and‘ A number of citts able of the recommendat: council DON’T BURN OIL IF _ You CAN HELP IT one spe ke favor ons of the hile practically every n the city voted to postpone, Washington and Alaska ed included: Rob A magnetic key to find the key t of the Pa h mak sure gift “ but we venture or we wouldn't have bought | Fleece- low neck, ale are first 95c | $1.10 Price arm Winter Underw ith high length $1 25 in a wide as nent trimmed with lace in ieuen "$1.55 straps Satin Camisoles | and ribbon beading 89c to 44. Price..... les, fastening in front, and with $1.00 der strap Christmas Cards, Seals and Stic sat reasonable pr Upper Main Floor. We Owe Them the Christmas Happiness of Toys folks—bring them here Santa Claus to put on the Christmas Tree. It’s an easy place to reach Street Entrance. DOLLS of Every Sort TOYS for Boys and Girls GAMES for Young and Old Union i nae () In the Bon Marche Toy Shop—Basement, Street Side Gift Aprons, Special 59c All sorts of nice fair—Aprons of Dresden, color combinations of pink, guerite style, Gift Aprons From 35c to $1.95 There are pretty styles for many trimmed Aprons, Sewing Aprons; styles for maids and nurses. dimity or crepe, in blue or lavender purposes. also chic Tea The “Juanita” Percale Aprons $1.25 buying Aprons for gifts. The style, made of plain blue, pink, dot percale. THIRD FLOOR lavender or large THE Shop Early | Carry Your | Bundle Home | Please If you do help in this way we can guarantee bet- Very dainty Brassieres that make really Sizes 34 to Linene Brassieres at 50c Well made Brassieres that make the most useful gifts. These are trimmed a with pretty patterned imitation Cluny ter service all the way lace and reinforced under the arm; around. It will be better sizes 34 to 44. for you as well as for us. THIRD FLOOR—THE Women’s All-Wool Sweaters $8.95 | A new shipment of Sweaters has arrived, among which are those popular shades so much in demand—Green, Champagne, Cardinal, Copen, Rose and Wistaria, with fancy colored stripes. Beautiful Fibre Sweaters $9.95 ters. Ma and tas- Attractive and very acceptable gifts are these Fiber Swe of lustrous fiber in a Jersey weave, with large sailor collar seled sash. Teddy Bear Suits at $2.95 Girls’ Worsted Toques at 85c Little tots warm knit Wool MVOnl: Tlocibe of (sobantil ‘walite Suits: Sweater and Leggings ee at Fe np — combined. Plain white, cardina at a very special price. Warm, | and rose; also white with colored medium-weight caps in white, car- | stripes. dinal, green and Copen. SECOND FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE. | Sliced Pineappl {| R. & R. or Libby’s Plum Monte nn ene cea eam pieetieeaiesmeneemmmamndnepaaentnennaasinaenererrel THE BON MARCHE Bless the Little Children The wonderful Christmas Toy Shop is a regular paradise for little they'll tell you quick enough what they want just a few steps down from the Union The Last Apron Day Before Christmas _ | Aprons that will appeal to maidens delicate made Mar- with bib. Also Knitting Aprons of cretonne. Daintily Having a practical turn of mind, scores of people are Juanita is an attractive BON MARCHE Rrassieres--- The Practical Intimate Gifts Brassieres in Several Styles $1.00 pretty gifts of imitation Cluny lace with linene or silk centers; others made of atone lace. our large assortment of Bandeaut— made of fine mesh material or silk and daintily trimmed; all sizes, BON MARCHE. Many Wise People Are Ordering Christmas Groceries Now Del Tomato Cat- Hawaiian pack | Pudding; |b. can 40¢. ; a large bottle for oz. jars pure fruit; a can 23¢; No. | Mrs. Porter's Fruit Pud- r for 23¢. for 1he. ding; Ib. can 15¢; 2- Milk; Carnation M schino Cherries; 4- Cranberries; fine, firm Ib can 30¢. or Borden's, 13¢ can, bottle for L21g¢. fruit; Ib. 18¢; 2 Ibs. Del Monte Sugar Peas; a or a dozen for $1.50. Canned Beets; Del Monte |] for 35e¢. f 0¢. Bon Na aptha Soap; 6 bars brand; sme all beet quar- Layer Figs; best quality Coffee; be. | ters, No. 244 can 10¢. California Table Figs; tion blend; 2 Ibs. hoaeut 's Hammer Brand California sia Peaches; peahe 24¢. Se. Laundry Soap; 6 bars Del Monte brand; 214- Plum Pudding; Mrs. Por- California Asparagus; No. | for Ib. can 20¢. te pound can, 35¢; 1 tall can, 60 Ars, Hershey's Pure Cocoa; 1- Extra Fancy Texas Grown 2-Ib. can 6O0¢, 2lg¢; dozen § Ib. tins for 29¢. Rice; 4 lbs. for 25¢.. FOURTH FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE Gifts for every member of the fate’ ily—Holiday Street, Second Floor, Bath Robe | Blankets $3.85 Beacon Bath Robe Blan- kets, 72x90, with neck cord | and girdle complete. Fine looking patterns in bite gray, green, tan, red and | helio, Bath Robe Blankets for $4.95 Each Beacon Blankets, 72x90, little extra heavy, soft an warm, in navy, cadet grays, greens, reds, Jac- | quard and Indian patterns, | with cord and girdle. | LOWER MAIN FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE. polka 46 Bandeaux at 50c to $2.00 Many pretty styles to choose from | SLIPPERS!!! Slippers for Men and Women— Slippers for House Wear and for Slumber WOMEN’S FELT JULIETS $1.75 Extra fine, in all colors. MEN’S FELT SLIPPERS $1.65 With padded soles, in gray. MEN’S HOUSE SLIPPERS $3.25 Black or tan kid, kid lined. WOMEN’S SLIPPERS $1.50 The Felt Comfys. WOMEN’S FELT JULIETS $1.50 Plush and ribbon trimmed. SLUMBER SOX 35c and 40¢ Men and Women’s; warm and comfy MEN’S MOCCASINS $2.50-$3.50 Beaded or plain. MAIN FLOOR, THE BON MARCHE ra UPPER Raspberry Preserves; 15- FRENCH WAIFS THIS YEAR; HE Now "the chureh. ny were dee ™— 10 STAYED AW. AY T HREE YEARS. ee viii; Opposed Operation, have. muc e “pet Girl Loses Her Life BY W. 8 FORREST to visiting the battered v e They only of | By United Press Leased W. United Press Co church, in which he faint th anta Claus 0 brought As 19 Mb ded waial WITH THE AR mem J tit PRCeaEES from Germ “ y . To u f Police Comma MIES IN THE FIELD, Dec. 19, lying | ee ee 3. Cook h ‘The ttle Jesus is ming | ter DuPonts, the German Santa hatnbel . back to devast regions of iced sigcbeicires aut —s announce France this Chr | PO A a hgge ir pecrsng Had the gir or three ye jo Jos Vor t y tle Jesus ents Christmas has stayed away | lived thru t Sixyearold Jean DuPont, tn pa ypig wy fle oe his home in the ruined village of with the r Audignicourt explained to me to ? day why the “petit Jesu”—who ‘ore the takes the place ef Santa Claus in a4 ty ne rier for the little French children, fehans es Opliontan ee has shunned Audignicourt for i cian atiesodhiab three years 3 “He d ot like the after the Germans had Yeas March and view up | Y+ M. Opens Staff Correspondent eve, He is also looking forward he's been talking to the Ameri- w faded halo of “petit Jesu” # knowledge CAMP LEWIS, Dec, 19.—The tent! partment ts redeubling ite activi | lady told | building of the M. C. A, will be|in enlisting men, with or withor n Jear opened this we to accommodate | sea experience. Seattle alone er ' he vil. | the 600 new offic who are quar-|add 10 ships to the em © emergenc: before t mas lage cure—he Because | tered in depot brigade barracks, Bar oa track 24 of Battalion 15 is being fur in time, aid the cor Christian jected to an operation, NEED CREWS FOR NEW SHIPS HERE To provide crews for nearly 10 new steamships, which will ji for commission shortly after Jan. the merchant marine recruiting sh to them, buried will of Beth Tent jana crews, as well as deck officer must be supplied,