The Seattle Star Newspaper, January 11, 1918, Page 16

Four definite undertakings | Were pat under way Friday to solve the problem of transport ing workmen to and from Seattle shipyards, as a result of the con. ference called by the King coun, ty defense council and held in the council chambers Thursday night. Chairman Harold Preston an Mounced that an executive com mitieo of the council would be named today, to take charge of developing the car service im provement program. As @ result of the Thursday night Meeting, at which practically every interest involved was represented, Preston said that four steps were! Outlined that will be worked out im Mediately, unless unforeseen difficul ties develop. Steam Cars Wait for U.S. | Whether or not stean car service} to the shipyards can be arranged May ultimately depend upon a gov | ernment decision, Preston said. } “The railroad men at the confer ence said that the tracks and equip available,” he said be called upon to decide wheth not the steam facilities can be to hasten shipbuilding.” | It was announc.<d that the Skin: | STREET CAR SERVICE = THE SEATTLE STAR SEATTLE TRANSPORTATION PROBLEM | TACKLED ALONG FOUR LINES TODAY SITUATION AS OUT- LINED BY HAROLD PRESTON, CHAIRMAN DEFENSE COUNCIL 1, Ferry service to carry men to and from ship- yards to be immediately improved, 2. Traction company service to be improved in near future by an addition of men and equipment. 8. Working hours in shipyards to be rearranged to prevent flooding of traffic at certain hours. 4. Matter of steam transportation of workmen still unsettled. 5. Steps to be taken to make it possible for work men to walk from Beacon hill district to shipyards, by construction of steps and overhead ways over rails. VAST HORDE OF VOLUNTEERS BY HARRY B, HUNT WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.—Are the rank and file of America’s fighters in this war because they want to be or because they have to be? | Has the response of the nation to) he president's call to arms been spontaneous, or has it been forced | only by the enactment of a draft A | The best answer to these queries | AMERIGAN METTLE IS SHOWN IN army between April 1, and Dec. 26, 1917, were 344,199, of 161,201 more than needed to bring our old army organization up to authorized “war Strength.” Navy enlistments have been so heavy that the number of men tn this service exceeds the number au thorized by congress, And eniint ments still continue at from 200 to 300 per day. These men are being FIELD CLERKS DUE FOR EXAM Staff Correspondent CAMP LEWIS, Tacoma, Jan, 11 The army field clerks of the camp | are due for a physical examination thin week ‘The field clerks, eight in number, might be considered “the elite of the sarviee.” Altho long-established organization, paratively few people outside mit tary cireles know of their existence. ‘They are clerks, ranking as offi cors, and with all of the privileges of }a comminsioned officer, who handle the confidential work of Uncle arn. At this camp they write the letters | which are too important for ordinary | stenographers, and they supervise | | the work of the enlisted clerks Chief Clerk Ch Meigs in tn charge in the div adjutant’s of | foe, while Clerks Walter HH. Elias | | nor 4 Weyland Behols have charge | of the correspondence from the com: | manding Keneral's office ‘The other clerks are Allan Bwee- | ney, W. F. Warner, J. 1. Crampton and Palmer C. Demerce. they belong to a com ‘Saturday—Children’s Day— at the Bon Marche —IF THE LITTLE FOLKS NEED WARM STOCKINGS OR UNDERWEAR BRING THEM DOWN TOWN SATURDAY. —If they need new Suits, new Dresses, new Shoes, bring them to the Children’s Store—The Bon Marche —we're ready to fit them out at prices made possible by our system of cash buying and cash selling, TWO—Yes, Two Pairs of Trousers With Our Boys’ School Suits at $6.50 All Norfolk Style Suits—of Excellent Quality Have your boys ever worn one of our $6.50 School Suits? If so, you know what dandy models they are for wear—and how well the boys like them. Norfolk style, some with pinch backs, and three-piece belts; others plaited styles— mostly in dark mixtures that will not show soil easily—and the best of it is, you get two pairs of trousers with every Suit. Sizes 6 to 18 in the lot, at $6.50. Boys’ Outing Flannel Night Robes 95c How about cozy, warm Night Robes for the boys—Robes of outing flannel, in good heavy quality, with military or lay-down collars, cut large and roomy. Sizes from 6 to 16 years, at 95c a garment. UPPER MAIN FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE ner & Exdy shipbuilding corporation | are the figures for enlistment to the | °hFelled and congress will be asked | Teady to operate a steam/army and navy since war was de.|‘® ‘aise the authorized strength in| from their plant to the foot | clared. order to legalize their enlistment. | Woman Painfally Against a total authorized strength | Hurt When Auto 800 Girls’ Wash Dresses Have Arrived ‘Union st. free to employes If ar) Aitho congress decided almost im-| ta can be made mediately following the declaration | * Car Labor Better of war that our fighting forces ‘Traction service, Manager Kemp-| should be raised by draft. nearly announced, will improve im-| twice as many men have joined the Mediately. Instead of lostng men| colors by voluntary enlistment as faster than they can be hired, he| have been brought in by the draft. gala, the number of men is now, Volunteer forces on Deo. 28, in ‘@teadily growing. But there are army and navy, totaled more than cars that must remain in the 1,136,000. This in spite of the fact Barns because of lack of motormen| that no special volunteer recruiting campaigns have been conducted and that new equip: |in the face of repeated announce on the way, including ments by the war department that it) be used for carrying work: | preferred the bulk of the army to be he said the freight tie-up | raised under the provisions of the, impossible to fix the date of | draft! ‘These volunteer forces are divided j | . 458, } | Navy, Including marines, 299,813. Volunteers enlisting In the regular! of 178,000, the regular army on Dec 26 contained 175,117 men. In addi tion there were 48,000 Naw Ne serves, 16,500 National Naval plun teers, formerty known as the Naval Militia; 33,589 marines; 5,000 Coast Guardsmen; 6.128 in the corps and 15,479 officers Of « total strength of 477,000 men and officers in the National Guard. 378,000 were volunteers, 99,000 being supplied from the draft to fill unit» not completed when the guard reg! ments were ordered to camp. In addition to these volunteer hospital units, a new Home Guard organiza tion is being formed, which ts ox pected to be completely filled by vol unteers who have had previous serv tee in the army or National Guard, but who are not qualified for service | overseas, " SPARE VEAL CUTLET AND SAVE | BEEF FOR SAMMIES AT FRONT CLEVELAND, ©O., Jan. 11.—Spare the veal cutlet and solve the beef shortage problem. ‘That's the war food slogan of H. Payne, the first butcher in Amer. potnt the way to practical of beet tion. meray advise his | veal. He won't | “As Dyearolds, they would aver THE BON ARGAIN BASEMENT, Fall and Winter Coats Reduced age 850 to 1,000 pounds. “Figure out for yourself the loss of weight “But as long as the people will pay fancy prices for veal, so long will the packers supply them. “The demand for veal has grown rapidly in the past few years, This bas created the present beef short “The government has asked us to conserve our meat supply. “By refusing to sell veal, I am trying to bring home to my custom- ere a practical way of heeding the government's plea.” “For hire" drivers must get Heenses or have the state, county and Auto Owenrs’ association after them ‘The latter joined the ranks Thursday with a notification to Deputy Prose cuting Attorney Palmer that it would prosecute any of ita members who neglected to comply with the law. MARCHE 25% and 50% Coats for $11. ELOURS, cheviot velours, boucles and Scotch tweeds in the wanted styles, with novelty belt effects, large collars of trimmed with kerami or plush and nov- elty cuffs. In fawn, navy, brown, mixtures. Sizes 16 to 40. Coats for $9. HERE is a large assortment, including gar- ments of velour, burellas and c' green, seal brown, beetroot and blue, and of the very latest style treatments in the full 21 self mate- 71 HESE being displayed heviots, in made. belt models and the new inverted pleats. A Premium on mall Feet 200 Pairs of Little Shoes, Sizes 1 1-2to 4 —at $2.75— Good grade gunmetal patent leather vamp Shoes with cloth tops, in lace or button styles, with long narrow toe and Louis heel. Bargains in Furs Prepare for a Cold Snap ee S17: SCARFS 17.75 With large bushy brush, crochet ball snap fasteners, soft silk taupe lining and mouth clasp. Hudson Seal Throws $21.50 ‘Tasty, distinctive pieces, trim Women’s Dress Kid Gloves Reduced to $1.15 have been they are slightly soiled, some from from being fitted. world-famed make, and were decided bar- gains before this reduction. No exchanges and Car Collide! Mra G, H. Rocher, 619 Sint ave. &.,| |wustained a broken ankle and pain-| ful bruises earty this morning, when the family auto, driven by her hu» | |hand, wae struck by « 23rd ave. street car. Rocher was backing his car into the «treet from the garage at his home when the accident occur red Mrs. Rocher was taken to the city hospital. John Downs, of 928 23rd ave, §, who waa with the Rochers,| |was bruised tn the mixup. Hocher encaped injury | |PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HAS 250 IN SERVICE ‘The First Presbyterian church has 260 from its congregation in the/ service, it was reported at the an |nual meeting. The church has) gained 647 members during the year and 10.127 fa the 16 years Dr. M. A.| Matthews has been pastor. UNITED STATES MUST SOLVE WAR'S CRISIS, LONDON, Jan. 1L-—“We have ar rived at a great crimia in the war, only to be satisfactorily solved by | the effective action of the United | States,” declared Minister of Munt-| tions Winston Churchill today, at the | | | TO RED CROSS WORKERS | | Dr. Henry Suzeallo, chairman of | the state council of defense, will be the principal speaker at a meetin) of all workers who amdsted In H Red Cross drive. It will be held in the Plymouth Congregational church, Sixth ave. and University st, at § reduced because in the window and others They are Gloves of a To Sell at $1.35, $1.50, $1.75, $1.95, $2.25 and $2.50 Practical School Dresses—in Styles That Are Entirely Different Daughter will be properly dressed for school if she wears one of these brand new Dresses of gingham or chambray. They are in such clever styles, as illustrated. Some have circular or square collars in both front and back, with front and back fastenings. Others in Empire or high-waisted style, trimmed and piped with con trasting plaids and plain colors, with skirts gathered and pocketed in novel ways. Solid colors of blue, green, pink, also plaids and stripes. Sizes 6 to 14 years. Girls’ Coats at $10.95 | Girls’ Sweaters $5.95 | Toques 95c to $1.25 Warmer Winter Coats that are at-| Allwool Sweaters of a good Women’s, Misses’ and Children’s | tractive and girlish—well tailored | weight, making them warm enough | Toques of knit and brushed models of velour and dark plaid | for school wear. These Sweaters are | trimmed at sides with buttons mixtures, with large collars and | belted, have large sailor collars and| pompons. Oxford, Cardinal, Rose, } patch pockets; sizes 15 and 16. | pockets. Green, Rose, Cardinal. | Copen and White. SECOND FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE Boys’, Girls’ and Misses’ Dependable Children’s Shoe Section Girls’ and Misses’ Shoes | Children’s Shoes $3.00 Of Russia calf leather in mahog- Serviceable School Shoes, made of any shade, made on a comfortable | good grade gunmetal calf, with | foot-form last; button style. | strong soles that stand lots of hard | GIRLS’ SIZES, 8% TO 11, AT $4.25 wear. Neat fitting, button style, in MISSES’ SIZEK, 11% TO 2, AT $5.00 sizes 84% to 11. Misses’ Shoes $4.00 Pair Youths’ Shoes $3.75 Pair Pollyanna Shoes of patent leather Splendid wearing Shoes of fine with mat kid tops; Goodyear welt grade calf leather with real leather soles; button style; sizes 1114 to 2. | soles; Blucher style; sizes 9 to 1344. ~ Sport Middy Blouses At 95c, $1.25 and $1.50 How about new Middies? Here you will find models of excellent quality — in wide belted or straight style with laces at the sides. Of Lonsdale Jeans, with large sailor collars, cuffs 4 and pockets, trimmed with braid in all-white or fast- color red and blue. SBCOND FLOOR In the Regular Shoe Shop | Boys’ Shoes $3.50 & Boys’ Army-last Shoes that made with the utmost care to stand hard wear; made of heavy oiled tan leather with welt soles sizes 21% to 6. . Girls’ Shoes $6.00 Pair Of soft black kid, lace style, white cloth tops; neat Shoes dress wear; sizes 214 to 6. UPPER MAIN FLOOR Shoes From the Going Out of the Grocery Business Foodstuffs at Reduced Prices While Present Stocks Last —No free deliveries—a charge of 10c for every pack- age delivered. —No orders taken—you select your goods and take them with you—-or leave them at the Delivery Desk | to be sent. —No telephone or mail orders can be accepted. —No goods sent C. O. D. Not arbitrary or unaccommodating, we hasten to assure you—but in a sale of this kind we have to observe certain regulations in order to avoid giving you dissatisfaction along with the bargains, for, that would be poor business, indeed! Try our _ delicious Hoover Candy— made brown sugar and molasses Chocolate Cream Fudge (none deliv- ered), special, per WORKERS MUST PULL TOGETHER IF WAR United Press Correspondent ‘THE BON pound, 19¢. Lower and Upper Main Lower and Upper Main ? Guard President Over Telephone IS WON, SAYS BRITISH CABINET MEMBER ED L. KEEN “I speak as one who has been in thing now must be subordinated to the labor socialist movement on this/ winning the war. side of the water for 30 years. My| “I hope President Wilson's speech sympathies are also with the work: | will stimulate the men in the work- ing folks. I am one of them in sym-|shops to do their part by working pathy with their claims for the | during the next few months with all fuller life, but I know that every-| their mind and all their strength, so that militarism may be dethrone. SAMMIES “SOMEWHERE” BY LONDON, Jan. 11,—“The in- terests of the workmen of Amer. fea, an well as of England, are bound up in beating the Ger. man army. It cannot be done except by willing co-operation of men in the workshops with the men tn the field.” co-operation of the men in the work and this, altho the latter will have, Boys’ School _ —$2.25— with sensible, Gunmetal lace Shoe, broad toe, leather sole and to 13%. Women’s Novelty Boots $4.85 Neat, dressy Boots of and kid, with gray and narrow toe; also with gray cloth top black vici kid vamp. med with ermine, crocheted drops and tassels, and lined with rich brown silk. Shoes Outing Flannel Night Gowns $1.35 good quality, in white and colors; sizes 15, 16 and 17. Just the thing for these chilly nights. Boudoir Caps 10c and 12c A jal purchase enables us to sell heel; sizes 10 tent leather ivory top and Expressing his most emphatic ap- proval of President Wilson's outline of war aims, the Right Hon, G. N. Barnes, M. P., member of the Brit-| ish war cabinet, sent this word to/ the American workingman today thru the United Press, Now Is Test Time “This year will be the testing time for the fighters for freedom,” Barnes declared. “Germany's U-boats will make their last great effort before America gets in. Germany's armies may attack the French, the British or the Italians in great foree within the next three or four montha, “Wffective American help must then be in the field, I hope every one in the working ranks in the these lace-trimmed Caps of a variety of styles at these low prices, United States will see that, so far as lies in their power, they will con tribute to that help being here in ume, It cannot be done except by willing ARE OUT OF SMOKES ee with the men in the field— WITH THE AMERICAN EXPE: | after all, to carry the heaviest part DITIONARY ARMY, France, Dec. | of the burden. 20.—(By Mail)—Half the Samnies in | this town woke up with the “gim- | Duld Shige aad Arnie “We are in this war together— mes" today. “Cot a cigaret?” was the breakfast | free peoples of the west and free greoting, and it has been the watch: | Peoples of Europe. We on this side word of smoke-hungry mortals all| are carrying @ great burden and we day long. want help speedily and effectively Tobacco just ain't in this town, ex-| “My message to the industrial cept for the small surplus stocks that | Workers of the United States would foresighted soldiers have stowed) be that they should carry on the away in their kit-bags. | building of ships and the equipping Even the village tobacco depot is|of armies by which these armies sold out, which means that Sammy ts | would be made effective.” in awful straits for a smoke. No| - one buys French cigarets if he can possibly rustle a piece of rattan horsewhip or baby-carriage. The quartermaster Is “all out,” but expects some in “tomorrow.” Tomer row is an elastic term, which may mean 2 o'clock next week. To be sure of President Wilson’ safety, each guard at the gates o the White House has a teloph box from which he may call for h if needed, by being connected ai with the president's special det tive headquarters, Serer te ALTRUISTIC CLUB TO MEET The Altruistic club will meet the home of Mrs. Belle Miller, 48th ave, Jan. 16, at 1 e’clock. HOLD I. W. W. FOR JURY Jacob Kobak, alleged I. W. W,, will face the federal grand jury, after a hearing before U. S. Commis: sioner McClelland Thursday.