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_ WESTERN DEAD | |Dyment Combed the Battle | Fields for Red Cross | Lieut. Colin V. Dyment, represent tive of the American Red Cross, |who has just returned from over. | seas, spoke at the Chamber of Com-| meree at the luncheon at Masonic | club rooms Friday noon, As search-| offensives in| er in the two great | ut THE SEATTLE STAR—FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 1919, ‘Tells How Smoking Guns Were Supplied at Night) Identified with the American mo tor transport headquarters at Lan n the early days of t was still & part of ps, Raymond c, 3 . former at t at Broad way high school, who recently re ‘turned to his home in the city, ha*) the soldiers’ much to tell of the activities of thi# | with live steam &reat truck supply base on the West orn front, Maris enlisted in the old Second Washington, in September, 1916, be fore he had finished his senior year | Jwanted of these steam Perhaps they wer that's what have used therm for, | } Drove an Ambulan aries. | | The official “decootiedtzer,” saya | Maris, is an ovenlike affair, where clothes are sterilized | After six months spent in this |f) which the 91st division participated, [he was able to give accurate infor: | |mation concerning the casualties |and the individual members of the |unit to interested relatives and | friends who met him After the lec- | ture, | 8 J. Wettrick, attorney for the | transportation bureau of the Cham- | ber of Commerce, told of the efforts at high school, He arrived in France in December, 1917, aa a member of the medical corps of the 161st United States infantry, and was almost im mediately placed on detached service with the motor transport corps and | detailed to drive the touring car of | the officers who accompanied the/| ammunition trains to the front, | ‘These migrations to the immediate | FIFTH AVENUE—PINE STRE SIXTH AVENUE FREDERICK & NELSON sanmermearnc nm magnate tirons eT eR [Tre E BASEMENT STORE| TOR nila ceenlintsimniatiiemeeaiidinaicacel™ Women’s Coat-style Sweaters lof Seattle representatives in Wash | fighting zone were generally made at) | ington, D. C., to bring about an ad-/ night, without lights, and after the Justment of railroad rates on the Pa-/air scouts had surveyed the heavens cific coast, as a fair basis for com-|for skulking enemy planes. | petition with the Atlantic. Wettrick| The officers’ car led the long line has just returned from Washington, | of trucks, numbering 20 to 60 vehb where he represented the Chamber | oles, which were Kept moving contin: | $8.75 and $10.00 HE smart Tuxedo model featured in two styles of knitting, with woven-in pateh of Commerce and other organiza tions interested in that cause In @ speech entitled, “Seattle at Long Range,” J. W. Spangler, vice president of the Seattle National told of his impressions of his town while he was on a trip uously, to 1 possible alr raida If anything rong with one of the trucks, it was simply rolled into the ditch, and not a minute was wasted. Never Bombed Langres “The Germans never bombed Lan t J, Rhodes discussed the nat-| gres, altho it was the big motor ural advantages which Seattle offers | transport base for French and Eng for the location of an iron and steel tish, as well as the Americans, and | plant. j there were several camps in the im “ mediate vicinity,” says Maris, “This | og are, Natatorium OPENS hase, which comprised about 400 March 29th.—-Advertisement. | acres, controlled 2,000 trucks, which lcould be summoned inside of two hours.” | Optical @mpany 1 325 PIKE ST. | MR. HUTESON SAYS: Many people who feel that they need glasses put off seeing us about getting glasses for fear we will confirm their feel ings. It often happens that those who feel they need glasses need giaases do need them. "Tis better to have your eyes | examined now and know def-| initely thetr condition. | We will advise you in your! dest Interests because your inter exts are ours “Seattle's Leading Opticians” =; | 328 Pct STREET. | ED He relates how two divisions of doughboys were transported up to the front in about eight hours’ time, when the second big German drive was on Another, time the trucks carried 18 steam latindries up to the British front In the Verdun sector, consum Ing three weeks for the trip one way since they could travel only six miles an hour, ‘I don't know what the British | service on the front, a combination | of gassing and heart trouble brought about Maris’ return to the medi corps of the 16lst. He becam ambulance driver for the convales cent hospital at Pont-Levoy, operat: | ing within @ 20-mile radius of the in-|[) stitution. He was engaged in this! work when he was Informed that his | {| service overseas was terminated, and | he would return home with several | other members of his regiment Maris is the son of Mr, and Mrs. W. 8. Maris, of 1017 BE. Thomas at ARMY PRISONER IS KILLED BY GUARD! LEXISGTON, Ky., March 28.— | Fred Bfanton, a military prisoner, arrested recently at Middletown, ©., where he is alleged to have held up @ taxt driver, was shot and killed bere by Sergt. Sidney Dent, his guard, while they were prepar- ing to board a train for Camp Gor- don, Ga. The prisoner was being taken to Camp Gordon to trie by court-martial and they stopped here to change trains. As they boarded the train Bran- ton, according to Dent, suddenly bolted. Dent fired a warning shot in the air and ordered him to halt. The fugitive kept running and a, second shot ended Branton's life Dent was arrested by civil authori- | ties on a charge of murder, | 2,000,000 CREDITORS } OF RUSSIA IN FRANCE; PRO-GERMANS UNABLE | TO PAY $3,000 FINES DAVENPORT, lowa, March 28—| The application of Charles Wiese and Albert H. Miller to the depart ment of justice for pardons on their | conviction of espionage charges has been denied. | Both defendants ciaim they are un-| able to pay the fi conte assemned ge Wade and and rr ommitted to prison in defs the payment Attorney Fred Vollmer, former | county attorney and brother of for-| mer Congresaman Henry Vollmer. convicted with Miller and Wiese on | the same charge, paid his fine of |]) $3,000 into the local division of the | federal court. | Visit Monroe to | Get Ideas for Jail) An Inapection of the state reform In an Exceptional Saturday Offering pockets, wide belt and close- fitting cuffs. 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Attrac- tively priced at $8.75 and $10.00. —THE BASEMENT STORE Cinghatis Petticoats 95c and $1.50 SPECIALLY desirable for wear with house dresses are these Petticoats of nurse- striped gingham in blue or black and white combina tions, with tucked flounces and adjustable waistline. Lengths, 36, 38 and, 40 inches. Priced at 95¢ and $1.50. —THE BASEMENT STORE Scores of Smart Springtime Styles in Trimmed Hats (Special to The Star by N. E. A.) | atory at Monroe was made Thurs PARIS, March 2%—France has | ay by County Commissioners C. C more than 2,000,000 holders of Rus- | Ramsay and Thomas Dobson, their sian bonds. Vast numbers of them | Object being to familiarize them: | {ful cargo of railroad ties for Fal Saturday afternoon, ok. SYMONDS SHOE CO. 1516 THIRD AVENUE Between Pike and Pine St. are workingmen, peasant proprie- | *¢lves with the general pature of the tors and tradesmen whose savings of @ lifetime involved. That's why France is so much worried and so determined that some ar- rangement must result by which Russia will pay her debts. ‘The United States motor schooner Brisk, following repairs at the Todd Dry Docks, Inc, plant, will load a Charles S. Harper Says: Rent a Battery While We Fix Yours Den't lay your car up while |] your battery is being recharged or repaired. No matter what make or model of car ydu drive we have,a rental battery to fit it so you need never lose the use of your car because of your bat tery. Keep this in mind. It's \Jonly one of the unique features of Willard Battery Service, || We Test and Fill Any Battery Free Friday, March 28, 9 P. M. TIME DANCE je in the WALTZ CONTEST See a demonstration of th | New York Waltz, Fox Tret a Mme. Lepper and A. A. Theilke, Bandmaster U. 8. N. ion Navy Yard, just returned from the Bast, and no’ of the Finest Four-Piece ex-Service Men's Orchestra, - Playing every night at Main 4364. Dane: 1604 Fourth sve. corner Pine, Particular Pince for Particular People.” cosiest and most beautiful little hall in the city. Charles S.Har 817 East Pike Street ND BRANCH jake Avenue BRAN | institution in relation to the con | struction of the proposed new county |] jail. aH ANNOUNCE FUNERAL SERVICE |]. | Funeral services for Robert Kath, | lage $4, a resident of Pallard since | | 1889, who died at the family..home, | 918 W. 47th st, Wednesday, will be held at the BE. E. Mittelstadt parlors, DIES IN CALIFOR) Albert J. Krekeler, age 30, a real |dent of Seattle for five years, died Thursday at Bakersfield, Cal., where | he had gone for a rest last Friday, | according to word received by the | family here. | [ THEATRES | METROPOLITAN A capacity house greeted the | Camp Lowls players at the opening | performance Thursday night and | the enthusiastic applause must have |made the players feel they wero indeed among friends. With each member on the bill an artist in his own line, the soldier- actors present a splendid vaudeville bill introducing two one-act play- lots, One is “Fright,” depicting a | scene in India, where a British of- |ficer is discovered with his Hindu | | wife. The fate that follows such a | marriage is death, The man, his wife and their baby fall victims of | the rajah's crafty vengeance. Lieut. | | Robert Armstrong as the Britisher gives a finished performance and |) |is assisted by capable players. The other play, “The Gilttering Gate,” is equally well presented, |}; with Robert Knight and* Robert Bright New Cottons $4.75 to $7.75 TRIPES, plaids and plain colorings of Navy, Tan, Yellow, Green, Light-blue and Pink are brightened in these Frocks with sheer or- gandie vests and col- lars, or pique collars and cuffs. They are tailored from sturdy N this diversified show- ing, heavy, coarse straw braids vie for admiration with fine lisere straws, and flower and fruit clusters and wreaths rival in smartness the more tailored bow and feather trims. Altogether, a showing in which practically every preference is met. wit touches of hand- embroidery, wide belts with metal buckles or button trimming. Sizes 12 to 20 years. Priced at $4.75, $5.00, $5.25, $5.75, $6.50 and $7.75. —THE BASEMENT STORE. 95c pas extremely low bust and the elastic insert in sides of this model assure perfect free- dom of motion. It is of plain pink material, with four hose supporters, with or without lacing in back. Misses’ and Children’s Mary Jane Pumps $2.50 and $3.00 FAVORITE style with girls, this Ankle- strap Pump in Patent or Dull Calf, with medium-weight sole. Excellent fitting and good- at $5.00 This Smart Navy Turban softens its outlines with wide grosgrain ribbon which ends in a bow in back and provides a charming ground for the wreath of cornflowers. Price $5. —THE BASEMENT STORE. New Athletic Corsets beg Cosgriff in the leading roles. | looking. Sizes 81% to 11, $2.50; 111% to 2, $3.00. ‘The show is opened by two good |I| athletes, who are followed by Po- BOYS’ AND YOUTHS’ Attractive value at 95¢. | Sea tne alte anateersion fiarer | BLUCHER - STYLE a ee jams, a steel guitar’ artit, and | SHOES of gun-metal calf, with heavy soles, 9 ° e Men’s Silk-lisle Half-Hose Leonard Aylesworth, a Jewish com- | sizes 11 to 1314 55c Pair edian, | " One of the biggest hits of the ) 1 to 6, $3.50 pair. MISSES’ PATENT AND W ITH snug-fitting ankles knit by a spe- cial process, high spliced heels, double | show i» the closing act, “The Cop- per City Quartette,” who sing both DULL CALF BUTTON * SHOES, made over soles and toes, these Silk-lisle Sox provide for long and satisfactory wear. In Pi | | popular and sentimental melodies, | ‘The Camp Lewis players will be |}/ | round-toe last, with Goodyear welt soles, Black Navy Mahogany and in sizes 91% to 1114, 55¢ pair. at the Metropolitan two more nights with a matinee Saturday. sizes 1114 to 2, $4.00 pair. INFANTS’ AND CHIL- DREN'S PATENT AND VICI KID SHOES in MEN’S LISLE HALF-HOSE knit from light-weight lisle yarns and strongly reinforced at heels, toes and soles—excellent-fitting seamless Hose, in Black, White, Slate, Mahogany, Palm-beach and Brown. Sizes 914 to 1114, 35¢ pair; 3 pairs button style, with hand-turned soles, sizes for $1.00. acu —— Daneing Class for the above named raday, 7:30 p. m., inning Monday, March 31. including dance admission, $6, or $10 per couple Boginners’ Class Tuesday and Friday, 7:45 P. M. Course of eight lessons and dance, $5. oper and approved styles of position and steps teught. Py Mancing Classes for ladies and ebildren er week, $3.50 per month. i Sa tens poosmoe cote Prgaee Se? = he First Cin Cadets ot Washington, Inc, inguire of BOYS’ AND YOUTHS’ DRESS SHOES of gun- metal calf, with Good- year welt soles, sizes 11 to 1814, on broad- last, $4.25. pair; sizes 1 to 6, on Eng lish-style last, $5.00 pair. BOYS’ SHOES made over the Munson army last, of heavy tan calf, sizes April tow little sisters’ and bro! 1, borrow Mine Kiddies Frolic PALACE HIP | “The Jam-Bon” Overseas quartet, | | soldiers from the 837th field artillery, just back from France, proved an immense hit on the bill which opened Jat the Palace Hip Thursday. Tho, | not billed as the feature act, the boys | easily walked off with all honors. |'Their good selection of songs and |fine harmony combined put their act over in great style, Prince Kar-Mi, Selma and com- pany have a ine of mystifying stunts which keep the audience guessing. Many of their tricks, call- ed mysteries of India, are new here. | A @ramatic playlet called “The | Brute,” is presented by Hallett and Howe Co, The Musical Sull'vans | sing songs and offer instrumental se- lections, | Gibson and Betty are a happy pair who sing a bit, dance a bit, and en- tertain with a breezy line of patter. Welling and Levering are cyclists who do some good, straight work, | That an industrious and thrifty commun- ity lives south of Yes- ler Way is evidenced by the growth of de- } posits in the Japanese Commercial Bank DEPOSITS Mar, 4, '19...$2,588,080.31 Mar. 4, '18... 999,607.77 «+ $1,588,472.54 GAL WE INVITE YOUR ACCOUNT SATISFIED who patronize us u word to tell us york They yunts to ething. ig and let us tell you about our us refer you to a few of piled patrons. Lady attendants 2 to 5, $1.25; 514 to g, $1.50. 5 | 1 to 6, $8.95 pair. GROWING GIRLS’ PAT- | CHILDREN’S PLAY ENT PUMPS with OXFORDS AND SAN- hand-turned soles and | DALS, in tan and low heels, sizes 8 to 7, smoked horse, $1.75 to $5.00 pair. $2.50 pair. —THE BASEMENT STORE