The Seattle Star Newspaper, January 16, 1918, Page 12

Uncle Sam Can Pay for Railroads THE SEAT in 25 Years and Reduce Rates, Too UNCLE SAM’S NEW MACHINE GUN as thorities on him Geor; public ow Creel, head erament’s war censorsh writes: “Whenever 1 need informa: | tion on public ownership or full facts | on public utiliti consult Edward ‘Ways has his { 4, Hone: BY EDWARD P.9K. TROY Authority on Public « Ownership SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Jan. 16—Unele Sam has taken over ‘the nation’s raitroads for the All big are This one shocks all thinking citizens into asking these questions: (@® Will this mean perman- emt government ownership of Fallroads in the United States? @) Is Uncle Sam embarking Is Uncle Sam embarking Bighty per cent of the world’s mileage is now in govern possession. Uncle Sam is not re on uncharted seas. In other words, government rail- im the United States are not because they are new, The thing about it is that the t railroad is so old and @ommon. Privately owned and railroads are now the ex Secures Lavestments 1914 every nation engaged war has found it necessary its railroads. The United is the last to take over these ~ evernment railroads in the States has been the strength fof the business of the country. and bond holders see secur their investments. and merchants see , Fates and no discrimination. have assurance of fair and honest fulfillment of con. i experts vision the nation. ed from railroad influence. in bet- over into ownership operat (2) It will have to raise 15 billion dollars to pay for them. ‘The sum of $15,000,000,000 is the latest net figure on U. 8. railroad capitalization—stocks and bonds and so forth This is an outside figure, including all watered stock, plunder ang the like. Uncle Sam might pare it. But can he afford to lay out anything like that sum? Make Democracy Safe Well—Unele Sam figures on spend. ing that much in a year and a half of war—shooting it into thin alr— to make the world safe for demoo racy. Advocates of government railroad say he could certainly spend the same amount for railroads instead of shot and shell—for per. manent properties earning dividends instead of for explosives represent- taking the railroads permanent federal and ition. » [ing total lowe—to make democracy [eas will have to do two things: i) It will have to enact laws safe for itself. This fifteen billion dollars worth of railroad property earned four| Dillion dollars in 1917. Of that over a billion was profit. ‘This almost ex actly equals the grows government | revenue, including the postoffic about one billion and ninety mijih So-—in running the railroad Uncle Sam would take on four times | as big a job, financially, ax running | all the reat of the government put! together, including the army and) navy, in normal times, But—it| would be a job he would make money out of, instead of losing money at. GOVERNMENT RAILROADS IN Land” with the U. 8. expeditionary forces. Buy thrift stampa Belgium THE BON MARCHE RGAIN BASEMENT, Reduced Prices on ~ _ Women’s Winter Coats Coats Reduced to — $10.95 | Hundreds of Coats Are ‘All Splendid Values at Included— This Price One large lot of Coats, among which are many styles, but only a few of | each kind—the remaining few of this feason’s best selling lines. Smart, attractive winter Coats of Scotch mixtures, boucles, burellas, vel- ours and cheviots, in navy, taupe, fawn and novelty Belted and semi-belted ef large collars. brown, mixtures. fects, with SIZES 16, 17, 18, 19, 36, 38, 40, 42. “tae N New Dresses (two charming styles) In Green, Pekin, Copenhagen, Purple, Brown, Navy and-Black Two distinctively new models, made of fine French serge, wool crepe and wool taffeta. | effect, with pleated skirts and novelty drapes at the | side and front. They are tallic and silk stitching and styles of self material, Dresses $10.95 Bolero blouse nicely trimmed with me- buttons; collars in various German African Colonies. Wool Serge Dress Skirts Reduced Because There Are Skirts that are neat look- ing and serviceable for gen- eral wool serge in black only, and trimmed with military braid. Have Arrived Dresses at $8.95 Of Wool Crepe, Wool Taffeta and Fine French Serge New Dresses that are cleverly styled, models that show youthful, pleasing lines. Bolero and Eton Blouse Dresses, some straight line with full pleated skirt—gsome smart tailored models with military braid trim- ming—others are trim- med with wool embroid- ery and buttons. Pekin Blue, Purple, Green, Navy, Brown and Black Reduced to $2.63 Only a Few Left wear. Made of fine Greater Antilles Luxemburg . Cotumbia Venezucta Total government lines to- day . Total railroad mileage of world WON’T REFER SUFFRAGE LONDON, Jan, 16 an amendment, 90 to 62, | Viscount Halifax to th | bill that the question be n |a referendum vote of the women was another set-back to the anti suffragiats in the house of lords| yesterday. THIS BOND ISSUE IS INDORSED BY CHAMBER| The taxation bureau and the trustees of the Chamber of Com merce have mended passage of the Shilshole ave. bond tssue to be submitted to the voters. The money is to pay for improvements made In the big mill district, which, according to court decigions, the city must assume, GYM CLASSES AT ALKI Gymnasium classes will be organ. ized at Alki point, under the direo- tion of H. L. Mitchell, Hiawatha play field director. Such action was decided upon at a meeting dedicating the munity rooms in the house Tuesday. ASK SALARY RAISE new com-| Alki bath TO WOMEN OF BRITAIN | TLE ST factories. Buying and selling sewing machines for cash is the most economical plan of distribution yet devised. « We distribute on this plan—and consequently are able to quote much lower prices than if we sold on the credit or installment methods, P ‘ The machines we sell, “The Bon” and “Yukon,” are made for us by one of the four big American » den oak cabinet. AR ° 39 Do Your Own Sewing ona “Bon’ or] “Yukon” Sewing Machine Equip It With a “Sew-E-Z” Motor Then your “home sewing” problem will be solved for many years to come. Every machine is absolutely guaranteed for 10 years. Ge siti Take a look at the display in the big corner window as you come down town—you'll find it inter- esting if you are thinking “Sewing Machine.” The “Yukon” Hand Lift at $19.50 at $39.50 A serviceable Sewing) A_ perfectly reliable Machine that will do per-| Sewing Machine that has fect work and is fully|an automatic lift and guaranteed. The cabinet) drop head; it is light work is well finished—| running and makes a per- and the machine is easily] fect stitch, and the cab- © operated, jinet is highly finished. Me The “Bon” Special |Hand Sewing Machine The “Bon” Rotary at $24.50 at $1250 That has an automatic} Hand Sewing Machine _ lift and drop head. The|on iron base. This ma- head is full sized and all) chine will do good work— ; wearing parts are made (all parts are made of / { from the best steel. Gol-| good steel. Very handy, |and takes up little room. The “Bon” Grand | Sew-E-Z Motors at $34.50 | at $15.00 Is fitted with the auto-| These Motors are good matic lift and drop-head;| to use on any make sew- it has an automatic bob-|ing machine; they can be bin winder and other time attached to any house saving improvements— current. They save time well finished cabinet. and much energy. Basement, Union St. Store A Final Disposal of Winter Millinery All remaining Trimmed Hats in stock have been assembled into three groups and repriced as follows: Reduced to $1.00 neatly trimmed. 72x90 Bleached Sheets at $1.00 Good, serviceable Bed Sheets, size 72x90 inches, with flat center seam. Why make Sheets when you can buy them as cheaply as this? Bleached Sheets at $1.10 72x99 Bed Sheets, splen- did for wear, made with flat center seam, and good size for full size beds. at $1.25 Crocheted Bedspreads, size 72x82, in nice looking Marseilles pattern. Get two or three at this price —$1.25. Bedspreads at $2.00 Good, heavy Crocheted Bedspreads, size 78x90 inches; splendid for serv- ice and neat in appearance, with Marseilles patterns. Pajama Cloth 15c Yard Striped and plain style Pajama cloth, 32 inches wide, in lengths to 10 yards; splendid for wear; at 15c a yard, LOWER MAIN FLOOR Trimmed Hats A group of Ready-to-Wear Hats —greatly underpriced for Thurs- day. Velvets and velours in tail- ored and amart styles—simply but Trimmed Hats Reduced to $10.00 Beautiful Winter Models and Pattern Hats are here included— of rich velvets—some combined with silk, others with knit crowns —all becomingly trimmed. SECOND FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE Trimmed Hats Reduced to $4.50 Several lots of higher priced models have been put into this lot and reduced to $4.50 — velours, plushes and velvets—fur trimmed, wing and ostrich trimmed or with fancy ornaments. An Enticing Lineup for Thursday—A pron and House Dress De. The “Priscilla” Apron $1.95 A CLEVER, NEW STYLE—AS HERE SKETCHED Do you want to look attractive while at your house duties? This new Dress Apron will solve the problem—a model combining plain chambray with prettily striped or plaid ginghams, in colors to match; finished with stitched fitted belt in the back; two pockets and laced front. “Juanita” Aprons $1.25 | Coverall Aprons at 95c of plain percale with fancy belt, pockets and trimmings of sport stripes. Also semi- belted Aprons that fasten in Handy Aprons that cover the entire figure—medium dark or light colored percale, rick-rack braid trimmed— open all the way down the This popular style is made | back and have string ties. | back, half belted. House Dresses Special $1.45 A specially good lot of House Dresses at $1.45. Neat fitting models of good quality pereale and gingham, in stripes, checks and dainty figures—with collars and cuffs of contrasting color or white. THIRD FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE A Word or Two About the “Selling-Out Sale” of Groceries —The selling-out sale of Groceries goes on merrily—with reduced prices on everything we have left. THERE ARE LOTS OF CANNED GOODS—LOTS OF PICKLES AND JELLIES—LOTS OF PRESERVED FRUITS Some of the other lines are running a little low, but there are lots of “good things” to be picked up. Please remember that the Bakery, the Teas and Coffees, not being sold out, —Fourth Floor. McCall and Home Journal Patterns— Lower Main Floor, The Bon Marche | THE BON MARCHE the Delicatessen are Children’s Hair Cutting, 35c—Second Floor, The Bon Marche BY JOSE SHAPLEN Press Correspondent LOGRAD, Jan. 16. rrogant aring he “did not represent any government, but the German army,” Gen, Hoffman, of the German delegation, made violent ef. forts Saturday at Brest-Litovsk to force disc peace ‘ . The information came in telegrams An increase in salary for those teachers who were not included in the recent raise, will be obtained if tho efforts of the High School Teach: | ers’ league are ve. This was decided upon at a meeting Tuesday | in the Central building. | SPRUCE MEN AT WORK ABERDE Jan, 16.—A corps of timber cruisers arrived yester- day and began work for Sanderson & Porter and Grant, Smith & Co., who have government contracts for 100,000,000 feet of airplane spruce. John D, Porter and C, D. Smith are in charge. What does the thermometer of [Your patriotism reginter? How many thrift stamps do you own? dispatched by the Russian conferees, ‘The same reports told of agreement by German Foreign Minister Kuehl mann to the Russian demand that a special commission formulate a plan of referendum by which people of a| conquered territory might work out their own future. Discussion Is Heated The adjournment of the peace meetings came after a rather heated | discussion of the policy of Russian propaganda in Gernany. ‘The Russian delegates reported that Gen. Hoffman injected into the proceedings again on Saturday his protest th work in Ge spirit of the Russo-Ger and its purpose to achieve lasting peace,” bechuse “it aimed to carry Germany.” Replying, Russian Foreign Minis: ter Trotsky pointed out t newspa were free sia. urged that the czar be returned to Petrograd should “I don't ment,” claring in reply Germany army clos of the pross.” “Iam sorry for my inability to un derstand Gen. Trotsky was quoted as replying. is only to be explained in the differ ence of our vi ditions of the Hef, it cannot opinions of the Russian republic or its government.” | At this juncture German Foreign Minister Kuehimann said that “non: , Trotsky asserted, | would consider it possible openly to! discuss their opinion regarding the situation in Russia.” The report declares the discussion was halted at this point by Count at German . with their propaganda, granted entry into Rus- | ries, He outlined that some of these “while the Bolsheviki ke his place in exile,” represent any govern. Hoffman was quoted as de. “I represent the I won't discuss poli: der of business was terminated, and the conference stood adjourned. Kuehlmann attempted to hurry! discussion on economics and trade between Russia and Germany, Trot |sky held out against such a course, Jon the ground that it was “prema: ture,” as long as the conferees were Hoffman's position,” | sharply divided on the chief points “Tt PEACE DELEGATE REPRESENTS NO ONE EXCEPT GERMAN ARMY, HE DECLARES ‘if the Germans at issue. He declared ARMY HOSPITAL WILL points as to the cou rmistice. Tn our be mit the expression of | American | 88%! Seattle, | Hundreds of disabled jsoldiers will be sent to Wants Frank Opini hy mae deg opal where @ large convalescent hospital this was continuable King to Senator Poindex- tor, who sent the data to the Cham- ber of Commerce, probably be established on the pres- ent site of Kort Lawton. internationalistic, we would yesterday afternoon, purchases, — encow! these barriers wer Poland, Lithuania and Courland arf |German occupation of those territo- Kuehimann replied that Germany Czernin's announcement that the or-| “desired not to lose time.” | “I am certain that peace will be concluded,” he added, Kuehlmann acquiesced in the Rus- sian demand that a special commit: tee formulate a plan of referendum by which conquered territory might | work out its own self-determination. He permnitted addition of Armenia to this list of territories, | ROUT GENERAL WASTE BE ESTABLISHED HERE | Old General Waste was uted when Seattle's first war savings society was organized to discourage necessary will be located, according to plans| thrift and investment’ in war sav- interference in the affairs of Russia | of Maj. Edgar King of the surgeon ings stamps. was the basic principle of Germany's general's staff. | position, but e|only provided the arrangement was |by Maj. mutual.” “Inasmuch as our government is deeply on @ revolution and @ civil war in consider it a great step forward,” It is known as the Employes’ | This information was forwarded | War Savings society of the Washing- ton Mutual Savings bank. ficers and employes in the bank The hospital will | have signed the pledge. Harry Shelton is president and Miss Lila Blackwell secretary, All of-