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“ THE SEATTLE STAR ; Rent Strike? Maybe-[- If U.S. Fails to Act} Fred N. Nelsor }the Metal Trades man whom the An Hing feague has appe tigation of F it his office, in the Collins bu he receives reports of rent pro jing. BA rent strik Seattle? Not ur the rent hogs by ST his ts the w Chairman of the by “the Anti B Bue, to secure evid it rentals, sum show th We with rental re SAVINGS OF SMART F. ABRIC SUITS I tenants oe Nelson does TWILLS ts @ Will be ni IN TRIC ae ss when his I RICOTINE AND Rented the govern w * i" » for a four ‘OVERT MOF FENt profiteering, quick relief will room unfurnished ment in COVERT 4 1917, On the first of August AND IN MANY 4 month st 110 begin to pay $40 COLORS. SUMMER SILK RIPPLED AND BELTED IN SAND, GRAY, ROSE IN GREEN AND BLUE SUITS the situ: Schiet ot Division, Unite Board, Flannery ington, D. C.. th Will be made to co » if we would pr unquestionable proc fa Ships » must have rnment must h nomen, and the mer Suits and Dresses Reduced to Phat ts what we We want to k: . | = — rand Serges and shepherd checks Poiret Twill and Tricotine Poiret Twill Suits in semi-fitted SEND THIS in belted, Eton and ripple 1? 50 Suits with button and braid \ ] styles and Tuxedo front, and in \ | TO CONGRESSMEN styles. e trimming. e shepherd checks. * —Silk Suits, belted, in black Silk Suits in sand, gray and —Silk Suits in gray, green and and tan. rose, checks. it ese ee kee Bik is —Serge and Silk Dresses in ~—Dresses in serge and _ silks, —Dresses of fine serge, taffeta many models. fancy and plain. and voiles. . TL urge you to work for the passage of legis as an amendment to tho new finance bill, or other an act which will declare all rents in excess of the rents for the year ending September 30, 1917, plus 5 per cent for increased costs, to be EXCESS PROFITS, upon be levied a tax of ONE HUNDRED PER CENT. watch with a great deal ef interest your action ia this | Very respectfully yours, Plenty of Fiber Silk Stockings at 75c a Pr. Boot Shades Brand new stocks of Fiber Silk Stockings here to greet you on Saturday. sizes—also shoe or costume shades, such as gray, pongee, green and others—all fine quali splendid for looks and wear. Women’s White S (Seconds) Clip it and send it to the two senators of this state and the represent im the lower house from your district. y are: Senator Miles , Senator Wesley L. Jones: Representative John F. Miller, of Seattle and Kitsap district; Representative Lynn Hadley, of the north counties, including King county, outside of Seattle, Representative Johnson, of the southwestern counties ite, of the north central counties, and Fepresentative C. be Spokane district. “dddreas any of the congressmen at Washington, D. C Representative Wm. La C. Dit of some with lisle thread double tops and lisle soles, heels and toes. Very slight imperfecti knitting cause they’re worth a Jot more than the price asked. 814, 9, 914 and 10. Boys’ and Girls’ Hose 35c to 50c Large stocks of Boys’ and Girls’ strong, Cotton Hose—at 35c, 40c, 45¢ and 50c¢ a pair. white and tan in several weights. BY HARRY B. HUNT Special Staff Dispatch WASHINGTON, July The acknowledges thing of a rival in f. UPPER MAIN FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE CHAMPIONSHIP. BALL GAMES T0 BE OPEN 10 ALL Seattle fans will get a ch Wilson often writes many of his Bpeeches in shorthand In his dictation, as in his delivery of all forma! spe Wilson speaks and is easy to Promptu talks } then Swem h. to keep up w Swem's ambi s, Swem er, is not anc WO remain a confid uid to the see a game for the champ President, but ea fighting of the West, between t / aviator in Fr He took a trip in| and nay @N airplane iast spring that thoroly and the t Metermined his ben e then he cl has made a numbe and game Fecently has been in out all the thrilling here have been able t And whenever the hum i soaring over the ks the stillness of the study, the young , dreams of the ¢ shall come and w fonfidential reiat iblic message fr: lin—in a fightin ing that the of tl 5 OR wttr carnival, t char ty { French Girl Begs Dell’ s Freedom The Star) July ‘ought back ¥ battle Its “PEE. AHV” The River Piave, which i feene of the great Austrian re treat, isn't as hard to pronounce as some of the war names, but is {Still puzzling Here's the wa 2 to th \ 1] ‘3 3 \b White Dresses 98c One style as pictured, and others made of fine striped dimity with colored stiteh- ing and smocking; sizes 2 to 6 years. to pronounce { With the the « al * ered; Fat Techs No More in Hunland » want buried her Ise to her Women’s Lisle Stockings 39c a Pair Women’s Lisle Stockings in Cuban brown a popular shade worn with Oxfords. Good quality Stockings with double garter tops that stretch well; all sizes. TL. m4 | |The Automatic Mark-Down Corner | \Is selling large Straw Hats—the kind be pickers want, for | Smaller Hats for boys and girls at | | Lots of Other Bargai PD EA NAN pe myself and kept m * GERMANS PLAN RAIDS IN GRECIAN WATERS to The (Spe yNDOD MARINES’ “CASUALTIES REPORTED NOW 1,417 » WASHINGTOD rh PD fhave been 1,417 marine casualties t This includes two lists which not been issued yet to the eyepurpiyp ert s! The sun is rising in the west! | Strange, isn't it? | s— —a| Black, White and Costume or Black and white in all Silk Hose $1.15 We've a special lot of Women's Pure Thread Silk Hose to sell at $1.15 a pair—pure white, some all-silk, them to be classed as irregulars—but Lightweight Underwear for Summer Ba Little Girls’ Wash Dresses Wash Dresses $1.98 Cunning little Dresses, lar and cuf Wash Dresses $1.98 Well-made chambra white coll. THE BON MARCHE The Bon Marche’s July Clearance Sales of Women’s || Suits and Dresses at $12.50, $17.50, $25.00 ONE-FOURTH, ONE-THIRD AND EVEN ONE-HALF OF Suits and Dresses Reduced to SBCOND FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE will be brown, ty and “Petticoat Lane” Has rs thread ons in Sizes Special Values at $3.95 . Splendid Petticoats of excellent quality taffeta, reliable S¢rviceable and good-looking, made in several Black, pretty models. Some have tucked flounces, others ruffled or hemstitched, with a few in stripes and 40 changeable colors. A wide range of shades to choose most directly and intimately in Women’s Underwear at 39c from. : : with President Wilson these A special lot of Summer-weight Cotton Vests— SECOND FIOOR—THE BON MARCHE Odd Toys and Children Ss | fa not a philosophical gray-/ | short-sleeve style—also bodices with ribbon-run tops; * | Mor a ponderous statesnan or | and knee-length Pants, with cuff or lace knees; sizes Sporting Goods Reduced | student of world affairs, nor | 84 to 44. ; ‘i eas = be sibs r &@ Middle-aged man of the world | Women’s Vests at 15¢ Each CARRY HOME DO YOU DRINK Boys’ Baseball Suits, consisting of shirt, pants, he's a bright-eyed, smooth-, Pe tg ; ‘ : COFFEE? belt and cap, for 95¢. | ii carses 28, whose chiot ox , Sigpvelone ieee bi ger eee — with short Delicatessen " re Children's Tennis Rackets at about half price— || ad 2 » ; ; — sleeves—sizes 36, 38 a 40, 5e each, . ? in fi s t 10¢, 15¢, 30¢, 40¢ and 65¢. |) fs not his hours spent with th in five sizes, a > > » 4 Women’s Union Suits 65c and 75c Specials Good Coffee? Large Sail Boats to amuse the children—reduced || 4 ,, Splendid values in Women’s low neck, sleeve PP oe = — age niee, appease Sand Mills—that all little boys and girls like to i: ie pry" Union Suits—knee length, cuff or lace style—size : a wal : > come arm we would be glad to meet | play with—reduced to 65¢ — 36 and 38 at 65c. Extra sizes, 40, and 44 at 75e. pecs ity and best you, for we can satisfy Musical Wheelbarrows and Carts reduced to || Bie ta that of Swem, and Ridiasy Disesten = the most fastidious taste. T5e. | ry at of conf! tial stenog- * dj s, oft ’, F 1 ‘Fapher to the president ae Silk Gloves at 65c¢ to $1.50 cae x an ate A splendid Coffee—The Gilbert’s Trot Trot—a galloping horse, reduced || Bwem has been with the president Just the Gloves for Summer—jood value and as- Weinerwurst, Ib.....24e@ Bon Marche brand—35e¢. to $1.00. i ‘ . P wince the, day atter W codro (Wilson sortments—two-clasp style, in plain colors and with Queen Olives; pint...16¢ Cevl T : i Emerson 7-inch Double Disc Records, discontin- ‘ contrasting embroidery. White, black, gray, pongee, Mayonnaise Dressing, per eylon hy —a_ good ued number, each 19¢. hy. mastic and navy-—with double finger tips. pound 43¢ value—at 50¢. BASEMENT-—UNION STREET SIDE FOURTH FLOOT FOURTIT FLOOR Suits and Dresses | Saturday, the Second D Day 'A Sale of Wash Dresses This clearance of Dresses involves odd lots of Dresses that have stayed a little longer than they | should—but they won’t be here much longer when we mark them at these low prices. In this lot are abou reduced to $2.25, Dresses at $2.25 Saturday. that can be used as nurses’ uniforms—reduced for this sale. ae | ij i ORIGINAL PRICINGS SERGE DRESSES | —IN SLENDER LINES —AND MANY STYLES —NAVY, GREEN AND of | BROWN 1,/\ LOVELY SILK DRESSES OF TAFFETA, 4 GEORGETTE, VOILE, | iy AY PUSSY WILLOW, | So*4 | —ALL COLORS AND D\ v5 STYLES Reduced to 2 | at Reduced Prices of the July Clearance Wash Dresses at $2.25 5 Wash Dresses—cleverly i signed and well made of checked gingham, and ! Two-piece Wash Dresses at $2.25 Clearing out about 42 Two-piece White Wash Skirt and waist style— Wash Dresses at $2.95 Plaid Gingham Dresses reduced to $2.95. About garments in neat styles, and nicely trimmed. THIRD FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE THE BON ‘MARCHE RGAIN BASEM The Reed-Smith at Reduced Prices yeral lines of the better Dresses we are anxious to close out—so prices are sharply reduced. Three ne styles are pictured. Men’s Heavy Work Men’s Dress and W Men’s Fine Dress S. made of good colors—short waist with white pique col- ; Bloomers to match. Sizes ibray in plain short sleeves ALL SPLENDID QUALITY—M 6 years, Dresses of fine quality straight-line belted style with and cuffs neatly embroid 2 to 6. The Reed-Smith Stock of Toys Will be Sold 1c, 2c, 3c, 5c, 10c and 25c Books, Stuffed (it will be In black, white, navy blue, sizes at Ridiculously Low Prices. One big lot of Toys in which you will find Games, Animals, Toys, Dolls, B impossible to sell any of the Toys to dealers.) ONE 24-INCH TEDDY BEAR LIONEL ELECTRIC SET, COMPLETI Rubber cks, and lots of others. OR.» - $5.00 At Less Than Today’s Faetery Prices gray ENT Stock of Men’s Shoes Shoes for $3.25 ork Shoes for $4.95 hoes for $5.95 Men’s Better Dress Shoes for $6.45 Loggers’ Waterproof Boots for $9.95 ANY WELL-KNOWN MAKES INCLUDED Men’s Pure Thread Silk Socks— A Nationally Advertised Brand and champagne color; all sizes. Men’s Negligee Shirts —98c— Soft and stiff cuff Shirts, ) made of good quality percale, in lots of stripe patterns— splendid Shirts for business wear. Men’s Canvas Work Gloves : 14c Pair Gloves from the Reed-Smith stock that we are gelling at a very special price. Made of heavy canvas with ribbed wrist pieces; serv- iceable for all sorts of heavy work.