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WAR SESSION OF CONGRESS SETS RECORD WASHINGTON, — Nov. war session of the 65th cong close Thursday, Its final begin Monday, December 2, ready looms up as a “reconstruction ons, setting war and govern ment supp Many of its acts will come under review in the reconstruction session Among notable measures passed are the railroad control bill, the wire con trol bill, the Overman act, giving the president power to co-ordinate war activities, the law including all be tween 18 and 45 in the draft, and bills setting $110,000,000 to house war workers A declaration of war on Austria Hungary was ng the early acts of the session. The Third and Fourth Literty Loan acts were passed. The aside war finance corporation was created | to give financial ald to war indus tries and to stabliize the financial situation generally, The civil rights of soldiers and sailors were protected by the olvil rights bill. Among the largest of the record breaking appropriations are Army, $12,083,000,000; navy, $1,607 000,000; joans to the allies, $3,000,000. 000; shipping productions 000; railroad operation and ff of war industries, $1,000,000,000. Important measures which the ses sion failed to act on include the great revenue bill, which now becomes a “reconstruction measure,” and goes over to the December session, and the water power and emergency pow. er bills, which must be covered in | stock of her losses wh! conservative legislation in later ses sions, The senate defeated woman suf. frage. Wartime prohibition was adopted after long delay, but has not yet been approved i by the president. the Venezuela, Bi _ One of German Triumvirate 4 DR Lanpsvero. and Scheide socialist tr at present in Landsberg, Ebert mann make up the umvirate which fs ontrol in Germany 4 QueBEC COUNTS | STORM LOSSES : QUEREC, Nov and storm-battered fo hours, Quebec today t » it is esth mated, will amount to thousands of dollars, The lower section of the city, for | ployment f THE SEATTLE STAR WOOD TO GET JOBS FOR MEN LEAVING ARMY soldiers Who are aw tion The men probably will be dischare ed at the camp, tr to thelr local boards. formed Wood, an be made to find employmen in elvil life. The first data to be placed at the disposal of the employment officials will be the qualification cards on file at the ), Kiving the ¢ ogoun demobi The beng rectors in neighbor which the drafted Lewis men were asked to help find em the men in any part of Camp 1 will be the W 8 situation nent service AS MISSING HUSBAND unt . fearing that b pan with foul play o reported the disappearance police Wednesday BREMERTON HOUSING Construction of the ernment hous t will be the second time in two days, was); flooded last night when t le ro and swept over th houses were badly THEY “FEARED MICHAEL m of the Orient al pany, contractors for the work roop FOR EUROPE WASHING IN, Nov 0 STORE HOURS 9 A. M. to 5 P. M. THE BON MARCHE STORE HOURS 9 A. M. to5 P.M, 157 Pairs of Women’s Shoes— ‘Red Cross” and Other Good Makes— Reduced to $6.85 a Pair Women's Shoes— novelty and staple styles low, mili- tary or Louis heels, a _ Bro en Lots of | Women’s Shoes at $4.95 a Pr. SIZES 2144 TO 8— WIDTHS B, C AND D Two lots of Women's Cross Comfort Shoes, Red button style, of patent leather and kid | e2o%coe, 3 ] » a a | Chart of Sizes and Widths in Shoes at $6.85 21,| 3/314) 4 414) 5 5%) 6 644| 7 (74 8 AAA . Vie Lave te | ‘ i | Ou) Baas 4 8 é 37 35 33 157 20 28 BECAUSE THE SIZE RANGES ARE INCOMPLETE Broken Lots of Women’s Shoes | $5.85 a Pr. | SIZES 214 TO 6— WIDTHS AA TO WIDE D Wickert & Gardiner and other high-grade Women’s Shoes of | colored kid leather and Russia Senta Cruz and Cedaretta, have been | tans. taken over by the United States ship- ping board. and will convey the rail-| way supplies of the Russian mission of ways and communication, at the Meadows, in Seattle, to Viadivostok. with cloth Chiesa att heel. ¢ temperament, says of food for the people of N UPPER MAIN FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE Michael Callaghan, Right hotel, Se-| France, Belgium and Austria, are attle. Callaghan ts back after a/en route to Europe from this three-year tour of Japan, where, he| try, Food Administrator H STORE HOURS—9 A. M. TO 5 P.M. THE BON MARCHE Dresses and Suits $25 WOMEN'S SHOF SHOP tak Worth More Than $25 in Wear | Winter Coats $25 Tweeds there are for the wom- an who likes the tailored ap- pearance of mixtures. ARGAIN BASEMENT} Here’s a Store That Never Ceases || i." s3.%is'vce e o,e | Though the price is low, the Off ering You Opportunities to garments are made of durable Do Much Actual Saving material and the styles are those of the season. SATIN SLIPPERS 89c Pair Serge, poplin, Oxford and tweed make the trim Suits Over 400 Pairs at which are offered at $25.00. This Satin, velvet, serge and taffeta are used in the smart frocks which are made in style and size to suit the large woman or Special Price. SIZES 2% to 8 the young miss. Satin Slippers for Dancing | of self material. i tT ney wtill The style as pictured—trimmed with | chiffon pompoms, satin-covered heels in high and low styles. All sizes in taupe, pink, blue, lavender, black. You'll want a pair for yourself and sev- | eral pairs to give as Christmas gifts. Dark green, navy, black and khaki are other Coats whose heavy texture makes them fit to meet the coldest day, yet the cut of which is made to suit the best in fashion’s dictates. Japanese Crepe Dress Aprons $3.79 | Seattle-made Dress | Aprons, splendidly made of heavy qual- ity Jap crepe in very neat stripe patterns. Belted style, with belt and collar of plain Velour, serge, army cloth and other materials are those which defy $25.00 to be put to better use. GARMENT SECTION—SECOND FLOOR Smart Winter Hats Reduced to $3.75 Velvet Shapes in fashionable col- ors and trimmed with fur, ribbon, embroidery and flowers. The turban, the drooping brim, the poke—are all represented. All good values at $3.75. MILLINERY SECTION—SECOND FLOOR Mercerized Cloths Good Looking— Inexpensive—for the Thanksgiving Table Mercerized Damask Table Cloths 64x72 ins., with floral patterns, $2.35. Mercerized Damask Cloths, size 64x90 inches, with linen finish, $2.75. Pattern Cloths of mercer- ized damask, size 64x108 inches, at $3.25. Pattern Cloths of mercer- ized damask, 72x90 ins. in floral emcee: $3.00. 36-Inch Outen” Flannel 40c 2,500 yards of extra | to the soldier or sailor ‘ naa Outing Flannel— There 5 a full yard wide, in The last date for mailing the lengths to 10 yards, Not over 10 yards to a cus tomer. None delivered at this price. LOWER MAIN FLOOR The Butterfly Apron at $1.75 Appears on Apron Thursday A CLEVER STYLE-—-AS SKETCHED ON THE LEFT An Apron of pretty figured or striped percale, in a large assortment of colors. Made with the shoulder fastening, fin- ished with scalloped edge—one pocket— full belt, and attractively bound with con- trasting colors. The same style Apron in a dark blue, bound with white, is priced at $1.95. The Buttercup Aprons $2.25 You'll want one of these Aprons when you see how pretty they are. Made of Amoskeag gingham in many pretty plaids. The large sailor collar adds much to their beauty, while the kimono sleeves, large pockets and full belt make them very desirable. Nicely taped in white. Other Aprons in different styles at the same price—$2.25. THIRD FLOOR—THE The husband— The son— The fiance— The brother— Who are abroad will color poplin piped in not be home for white; large pockets some time can be made happy ts, by boxes of Harrod’s of London % home with the is the joy of opening ox from them. Leave your orders for Harrod’s packages in the Soldier ond Sailor Shop. Serviceable Aprons of heavy enough ma- terial to make them more suitable for win- ter. All sizes and colors to choose from. A Serge Dense ry $19. 75 Just the Thing for Of Splendid Quality Business Wear | Navy Blue Serge —Women in all sorts of busi- —For a business dress many ness occupations are realizing women will find just what more and more how neat and they want in the Basement, smart looking is the ever- and they’ll find the price very practical Serge Dress. attractive. O NE style in particular has very smart lines, strictly tail- ored effect; long pleated overskirt trimmed with rows of buttons; a neat-fitting collar and cuffs of satin in a con- trasting shade of blue. If you ave not received your label—you can send a Christmas package, any way. That in, if you are next o! LOWER MAIN FLOOR What to Give Baby for Christmas Is Setistactorily Answered in the Baby Shop There are hundreds of practical Christmas gifts in the Baby Shop—only a short list is given here: 3 ‘SILK CAMISOLES AT $1.75 Camisoles that BLACK SATEEN PETTICOATS $1.59 and $1.89 ’s Mittens, white and colored, 35¢ pair. age Straps of ribbon at 95¢ each. —Ribbon Coat Hangers, very dainty, at 75¢. —Rubber Animal Toys at 25¢ apiece. —Rattles, different sizes and shapes, $1.25. —Bootees, long or short, white with colored trim- ming at 35¢. Bibs of every description, from rubber to hand-made, 10¢ to $1.50. Baby’s Creepers in crepe, white or colored, each, $1.50, Bath Robes of figured flannel ette, 2- to 6-year sizes, D5¢. Infants’ Comfy Sweaters, white or colored, # Baby’s Sweater including sweater, cap and bootees, nicely knitted, priced $2.95. are particularly good | | value—they’re made of heavy quality Good values are these Black Sateen | *@tin ribbon that will wear and wash | | well; ribbon shoulder straps. White and Petticoats—well made, all with double | | dainty shades, French seams and nicely finished. Wide | The Automatic Mark- accordion pleated flounces trimmed with | a ruffle. Down Corner Where all odds SILK PETTICOATS Petticoats of good quality taffeta silk | accordion pleated flounces trimmed with wide flounces that are tucked, hem- stitched or accordion pleated. Regular sizes only. 15¢ to Baby Buntings, pink or blue, for Christmas gifts, $1.95. Baby’s Bonnets of white silk, priced at 85¢. Baby’s Colored Dresses for home wear, 2- to 6-year sizes, at $1.50. White Dresses, for dress-up occasions, 2 to 6 years, at $2.50. White Cashmere Coats, long or short, priced at $3.95. BABY SHOP—SECOND FLOOR and ends awe marked low to start with and 12 days are reduced 25% 18 days are reduced 50%, 24 days are reduced 75% 30 days are given away. BON MARCHE