The Seattle Star Newspaper, December 21, 1917, Page 7

po 4 PSR SPURS SPE SPS SAS A SE SS SR KE Christmas Shopping List of Timely Suggestions For Women | For Men & Boys SMOKING JACKET: svUITs CORSETS COATS SWEATERS JEWELRY UMBRELLAS WAISTS BATH ROBES Its MACKINAWS SKIRTS PerricoaTs | CONES FURNISHINGS ous Umemizas | MATS UNDERWEAR LEAS | SHOES BATH ROBES DRESSES JEWELERY SHIRTS Open a charge account with us, where you can always Purchase any nierchandise you wish and "Pay us as you get paid.” Open Friday, Saturday and Monday Evenings Before Christmas Until 9 o'Clock “TELYS . 1113 THIRD AVENUE Between Seneca and Spring Sts. gd ees a LOSE YOUR oF ea MONEY PIANO HERE | FOR DAYS ONLY WE WILL REDUCE THE PRICE of Every Piano in Our Stock and make SPECIAL EASY TERMS Pianos of World-renown are included in this Christmas Offering. If you feel that you do not want to pay the exor- bitant prices now being asked for just “ordinary” _ Pianos, come to this store and see the wonderful standard products we are offering for only $295 Thoroughly guaranteed to give good service by the MONTELIU Over 46 years in business. Third and University Opposite Pantages MUSIC HOUSE Elliott 4317 : OPEN EVENINGS UNTU CHRISTMAS Xmas Present to You and Your Family To those " love music this is The artists Tone <2 EDISON the most wonder- ful Phonograph in Tone. the world. You will have to hear it to.appre- ciate it—it actually re-cr the voices and instruments as the original—the only Phono- Staph that will stand the tone- test. who eates Has a Diamond Point which never needs changing, Automatic Stop and a Modulator to soften the tone Prices Ranging from $101.75 to $254.50 Let us help you select one and deliver it to you the day before Christmas, with a generous assort- nt of records. Conveniently Located, Open Evenings until Christmas. Piper & Taft 1107-1109 Second Avenue Take Elevator. W by) in Eb beh be be be bee be be tel } Doing A Bit—Any PROFITEERS IN FOR BAD TIME WITH CONGRESS President to Force Law t Protect People From Gougers WAR “NO EXCL BY HARKY B. HUNT | WASHINGTON, D.C, Dee. | Yrastic action bs to be taken | government to curb hecensartes, now mpant from one niry to the other, tHe Boots clothing, cotton and woolen goods, farm implements and a long line of essentials, on whieh prices have heen skyrocketing, are to be put under governmental regulation if congress approves measures that are now being prepared for its consideration. And there is litth hance that cor areas will the P| regulation that are ¢ shoes, A special message he will tell the w country jum y these measures are necemmry nut the neo? but the interem in his call for a declaration of wa on Austria largely diverted attention from Uhia recommendation No proposal of our whole war pro gram, however, so directly affect every householder in the country, o+ means #0 much to the morale of the worker wag ners of the nas tion, w wt support the war with their labor, as thin to insure that they will not have to pay tribute te unscrupulous business for the ew sentials of life President Understands That the president recognizes Probably better than am ther map » the extent to whieb krens Recent experience. he mud, “has congress mus the govern The an 1 by cm ated profiteem industry, convinerd me that rther in authorizing to set Limits to prices of supply and demand, I has been repla the law of unrentrai While we have elim tng in several bran: } runs rampan Take the case ment bow sorry to my prices materials and workmanship. It's All Wrong ‘The government army shoe, whick fetails to the man at about $4.80 per pair, will cost you from $9 to $13 if you try to buy it shoe on equal value thru the regular trade Why? Middieren’s profitst The sume in true with regard te woolen and cotton goods, A “abort age” i claimed because of the out fitting of Uncle Sam's army. Price are shot up Hut the men | had to b clot when with the ma) chaned more than they do as net demand for materi been increased by the outfitting of an army--only demand for a certain weave and color of the ma- tertal Yet cotton and woolen goods have due or a ot them, t thing idiern ln has not gone up by leaps and bounds, to “the war.” Government inveatigators that the greater part creases are due simply that “the war” logical excuse for An Egg? Sure, It Is Only Bomb in Trenchology: (Fditor’s Note—This is the third installment of the trench dictionary.) D.C. Medal Digging In—Making © trench or oth, er protection while under fire Ditty Box or Bag—Navy term cept for holding Dizries—Suyrar loaf r w communicating report of thene in to the fact serves an a paycho profiteering D M.—Distinguinhed Conduct Rey at pointe trenches, eptacie end widen wervies for tho war Dolly Varden—tliritinh name for Ger. man helmet Dotoi! Corresponds (Russian) — “Down to French —An infantryman. pent shell no called ablance to an ostrich FEmbusque—A slacker En Permission— le Escadrille—t nit « the French flying Estaminet— anization of rps French saloon ‘axualty let ang, meaning pitalk—A type of field uck of the © method the Ge line ul even bombardment by rmans. (More to Follow) FRANK WANTED TO CAMP LE uniform over and carrying hin arm. He said he had broken quaran: | ue * STAR—FRIDAY, DEC. 21, 1917. PAGE 7 One Can Safely Give Good Silk Stockings because they are in dispensable to the mod- wardrobe silk serv- ern woman's because rood are as they are Frederick Hosiery can < upon to stockings able as andsome, & Nelson depended please. PLAIN SILK STOCKINGS, $1 be to $3.00 pair. LIZABETH \S tigation y he a Denton got in,” said Dick, “He has ck him up 60| Ming Hlizabeth Asquith been grafter and shyster politician lor the former British premier all his life.” «| prominent in war relief work in F You can't have read the papers hes|land, She has organized many relief| lately," broke in Eliene. “If you hie | fairs HAND-EMBROIDERED SILK STOCKINGS, to $11.00 pair. LACE-BOOT SILK STOCKINGS, $3.50 pair. First Floor $2.00 The Glove Gift From Frederick & Nelson HETHER the Gift is for man, woman or child, choose Fred- erick & Nelson Gloves and you can be sure your good judgment will be commended. WOMEN’S GLOV MEN'S GLOV CHILDREN’S When you do not wish actually make the lections yourself, be- use not sure of most style, size or color—F ERICK & NELSON GLOVE BONDS meet the situation and Issued for any amount de- LOVES to ig. acceptable ptable. any most rede prove ACC time. sired First Floor The Always Welcome Kodak Gift —the Gift that will begin its usefulness, if you wish, by recording all the happy events of the Christmas the family reunion, the Christmas feast, the holic id what not. BROWNIE CAMERAS, $1.00 to $14.00, FOLDING KODAKS, $7.00 to $85.00. oe « Nineteen-eighteen Calendar Mounts for snapshots rged Kodak prints, help to make a tasteful Prices, 8c (2 for 15c), 10e and r's Greeting. l5e each. First Floor Marabou Accessories + For Women’s Gifts HESE “feather light, yet handsome gifts. furs,” warm, sO make Especially ef- fective are the pieces in which ostrich introduced for the is of contrast. The Neckpieces, in small and large cape effects, black and natural color, $3.00, $4.25, $7.50, ), $9.00, $11.50 and $13.50. Muffs in plain black and ’ : R | | \ natural color, also mole, black | | j | and natural color in combina- : tion with ostrich, $6.75 and : $10.00. First Floor. | * ? WOMEN ARE MORALLY 7] | BRAVER THAN MEN i] ro | We arrived home yesterday, little 1 I never knew how glad I| min, I and nd Harry came over the | we arrived home from | , strange may | Eliene ts looking better and than I have Harry has grown gray | neem, younger while old 0 election is next Tuesday, and, | Dick's first question was of his chances. ce, Dick,” he you I winh it were all over, T would net go thru an other six weeks like the last have been for a ten-year le on life.” I looked at FE brightly and said: “Harry thinks he would not do it all over bet | he would; he would do it even If he | faitted.”* | It would be a pity if that man of courne, what Harry thoug “Just a 60-50 sald, “and I te smiled ne ahe AsoauitH seen her in| w | Neckwear At 50c IFT - CHOOSI are finding that very dainty Neckpieces are to be had here at this modest there Crepe are Col- ‘or instance, Georgette the lars in washable satin with edges; I and Roll Col- lare in washable satin with picot finish; Organdie Col- lars in plain, lace-trimmed and ruffled style Long Roll Collars with scalloped edges in white or color; Stock Jabots and Colored Price 50c. First Floor. | BASEMENT SALESROOM Japanese Luncheon Sets $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 HE blue - and - white printed effects that | add so much to the attra | tiveness of the table, f tured in Cloths of 48-, and 72-inch sizes, with six Napkins to match. Priced | for the set, at $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00. Basement Balesroom. Gollars and Sets. 50- Boys’ Apparel Gifts OYS take pride in | new clothing, so such sens- ible gifts are never amiss. The Base- ment Sales- |} room sug | gests: | Wool Mackinaws in Norfolk | and pinch-back styles of | gray, brown and red | plaids, sizes 8 to 16 years, $6.50. Hats and Caps in the new shapes, plaids and mix- tures, sizes 6%, to 7, 60¢. | Gift Neckwear in novelty patterns and plain colors, ahe. Junior Norfolk Suits in sizes 3 to 8 years, tail- ored from blue serge, corduroys and fancy mix- tures inplaited and pinch- back styles, $3.50, $4.50 and $5.00. Extra-knickerbocker Suits in serviceable gray, tan and blue mixtures, tail- ored in pinch-back and plaited styles, sizes 6 to 17 years, $4.15 and $6.00. Basement Salesroom. 32-piece Dinner Set, $3.95 M ANY homekeepers will be pleased with this dinner set gift, which can be put into immediate and every-day use. Of plain | white, medium - weight semi-porcelain, with edges touched with gold. The Set consists of 6 Dinner Plates, 6 Bread | and Butter Plates, 6 Cups, | 6 Saucers, 6 Sauce Dishes, 1 Vegetable Dish, 1 Platter. Price § 5 Basement Salesroom. other man.” ! 1 then some,” Harry We did not mention the old sean-| one litt dal, and after a while Eliene and I went to the other room and left the two men to chat and smoke “Tell me about Mollie,” I said. “on! Mar never se Eliene in « nything so sad,” mbling voice, be done?’ nswered, your heart will the most beau, and tful child you ev saw, talk about it.” “How does Chad take it? “That is one of the worst phases of the tragedy, Chad is almost in- | shuts himself up for days and | baby, and at times seen ber smile, but, that smile is much more han tears would be. ween that you |had you would hav ea. It is Harry and bazaar |have the wrong Bg Aa Wa yt ly in the morning “Tell Margie,’ she said, ‘that she must not grieve. I would rather | to tt have my baby this way than not at Zou hear the call, Have you answered?! who is all that you have called the all.’ Jd me to tell you she want: | ed you to come over and see her ear-| | Harry when be wrote that letter to | They are tailored from | Melton | some buckles or sash ends. “It interrupted | Margie, she looks years older than when you Chad child mor | planning to have a splendid home » In all my life I have| and school for blind children built | said) near Dr. Vire |not talk about it as yet, for he in-| president Wilson and Senator New- sists “and should be killed at birth. is almost insane. looked upon his child since he knew | ob! 1) it was blind. can hardly think about it, much less | thinking that we women have more | positively look better than you have | | for yea: will seo no one but Mollie. He| plays the piano for hours at a time, | and until I should think that Mollie} : would go mad, but she is superhu man, I think » comforts Chad, CHRISTMAS SLIPPERS | woy Tbe, 85c, $1.00, $1.15 and two-color mixtures. knes The Basement Salesroom ready for the last-day-but-one of Christmas shop- ping with quantities of Gift Merchandise of the mod- srately-priced sort Gifts for Men for Children Many Christmas lists could be completely checked Gifts for Women Gifts off without stepping from this salesroom. WOMEN CHILDREN’S HANDKERCHIEFS 8S CHRISTMAS SLIPPERS $1.00, $1.15, $1.25 and Box of 3, $1.45 pair. eS BOUDOIR CAPS MISSES’ ANT 50c and 65¢. CHILI S S STOCKINGS Fiber Silk Boot 50c pair. With $1.25 pair. | MEN’S CHRISTMAS SLIPPERS $2.50, $2.75 and $3.00 pair. IVOROID TOILET | ARTICLES In Wide Variety | Attractively Low-priced. WOMEN'S WASHABLE LAMBSKIN GLOVES | CHILDREN’S FUR SETS 2.00, $3.75, $5.00, | $7.50 to $16.50. gray, tan, ivory color, $1.50 pair. WOMEN’S GIFT WOMEN’S en ae SLEEVELESS JACKETS ee Quilted Silk or Knitted 50c. 85c and $1.45. WOMEN’S SKATING SETS Of Brushed Wool $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50. HANDKERCHIEFS Te, 10c, 124c and 15e each. 5c, A Group of Women’s Coats at $10.00 Offers Exceptional Values OATS so desirable in style and fabric are unusual at this price. Velour Plush Twill Coatings Egyptian Tweed n navy, brown, tan, black, green and Regulation and high waisted styles, with full belts finished with An interesting collection at $10.00. Basement Salesroom, Men’s Gift Scarfs 3 for $1.00 35c Each WEALTH of desirable patterns and colorings in these Scarfs, featuring brocaded scroll, floral, stripe and conventional designs—in fact, an assortment so varied as to please almost every fancy. The Scarfs are all in full, open-end styles, and of a quality that ties well. Thirty-five cents each; 3 Scarfs for $1.00. Unusually Good Values in Men’s Shirts at $1.15 They are in the French-cuff styles, well-tailored from Fancy Madras, Corded Madras and Mercer- ized Shirtings in tasteful color combinations. Sizes 14 to 18, and sleeve lengths of 32, 33, 34 and 35 inches. Sensible, usable gifts for men. —Basement Salesroom, {down to the office of Pat's paper, Pat was not going to let me print it: he said it was not necessary that I be brought into it, but I convinced him that it was my battle as well as Harry's.” (To be continued) R. R. INVESTIGATION is telling on her, tho. Why, | nt away. There is only of light In her horrible and that is that h ugh to give that| y can buy Already Mollie is | By United Press Leased Wire WASHINGTON, Dec, 20.—The raib Chad will | road investigation was discussed by s hospital. at times that all blind babies You see, |!nds at the White House today, The He has not| presidents railway program, post- poned until after congress recon- nes, January 3, may be affected by developments in the probe opening next week. Presumably he advised Margie, I can't help moral and physical courage than | men.” Chairman Newlands on the leads the “1 thought that tonight when 1} Probers should follow up. saw you and Harry, Eliene. You| Confidence is growing in railroad cireles that the president will not or der government control. Appoint- ment of a govermnent transportation administrator, with priority powers s, and Harry has grown ok! | ay.” “Yes, poor fellow, it went hard) + dispel the present conflicts be with him when the papers raked UP | tween various warmaking branches that old scandal, but, honestly, Mar-| yor preferential steps is favored. | dre. | tole a the p x alone, so 1 wrote my side and took it !¥eu Bear the call Have . I wa out I kne' glad of it After it came I had nothing more to 1. ‘The very worst had been and told in the worst way. And, io, I was really rather proud of ‘The railroads also anticipate finan cial relief. The six-day bike race In New York ts finished, Dut suckers won't have to wait a whole year to get a chance | to bite on something almost as bad. A rassling tournament ts scheduled, him do it all ~ papers and, as he said, ‘beat ‘em could not let you answered? ro