The Seattle Star Newspaper, July 17, 1919, Page 16

DENIES WIFE FIRED SHOTS ~ Wounded Man Says Revolv- er Exploded Accidentally With a bulled fren a revolver Vodged in his forehead just over his _ Fight eye, Frank J, Burns, 52, 309 W. Pist., declared in the city hospital ‘Thursday morning that his wife, Mrs. Julla Burns, 49, did not shoot him, and denied the report made to the Police when his wife was arrested ‘Wednesday afternoon. “I was packing up to go camping When the revolver went off acci- dentally,” Burns said. Mrs. Burns is held on an open charge in the hospital ward of the! court jail, while Burns, at the city hospital, is expected to lose his right eye as a result of the wound. The Dullet has not been extracted. The shooting occurred at the Burns home Wednesday morning. ‘The first Word was received by the Ballard) Police headquarters when Burns tumbled into the house of a neigh- and said, according to the police Yeport, that his wife had shot him during a family quarrel. He ts also Teported to have charged Mrs. Burns @ second shot, but missed. Mrs. is in a hysteri dition. ~ ISUNDER BAN Wilson Raises Price for Gal- _ Veston and New Orleans _WASHINGTON, July 17.—Presi- dent Wilson in a proclamation late day forbade import or export ‘wheat or wheat flour except under tions to be prescribed by the ited States wheat director. president also raised from to $2.30 per bushel the price of at the terminal markets of ton and New Orieans, in order more properly regulate the flow wheat of the crop of 1919" to the markets named. ‘The president, in a separate procia- stated that by July 15 all —e in wheat and bakery prod- with stated exceptions would be uired to obtain licenses from. the director, exceptions are: Bakers and manufacturers of tery products consuming less than | barrels of flour a month; (b) re- and farmers or co-operative clations of farmers or other per- with respect to the products of farm or land owned, leased or tivated by them, and (c) common HEARTS OF THREE, WH LEAN ON THAT BRUSH, OLD TIMER! apes ee is ~~ TA Mey, LAMM AYE Aye Wy DRY LAW CUTS DOWN ARRESTS Crime of All Kinds Less in San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO, July 17.—For those who love statistics and like to judge results from figures, the rec ords of the “big book” at the Halli of Justice today throw some interest. ing sidelights on the effects of prohi- tion. Here they are: From July 1 to July 8 (8 a. m. to 8 a. m.) total number of “drunks” ar. rested was 33. From July 1 to July 8 (8 a. m. to 8 a. m.) total number of arrests for crimes of all kinds was 230. Then, going back and taking the same dates for June, the following facts are discovered: From June 1 to June 8 (8 a. m. to 8 a. m,) total number of “drunks” was 262. From June 1 to June 8 (8 a. m. to $ a. m) total number of arrests for crimes of all kinds was 755, GERMANS GOING TO PHILIPPINES Other Enemy Aliens Are Now Sent Out Under Parole WASHINGTON, July 17.—The de partment of justice today began sending back to the Philippines Ger. mans who were brought to the Unit ed States from the islands during the war, Attorney General Palmer announced today, Fourteen were in the first party. About 250 were deported from the is lands for surveillance, but only about 50 were interned. The government has 500 undesir- able enemy aliens, in addition to 2,700 German and Austrian sailors and reservists, interned, whom it de. sires te deport, Assistant Attorney General Creighton told the house immigration committee today. Most of the other enemy aliens out of the 6,300 have been paroled, Creighton said. Pessimists &re people who £0 around looking for thorns to sit on. $4.69 ‘Everything a Waist Should Be Dainty and fresh and new, with pastel colorings that are refreshing to the eye, these winsome Waists of Crepe de Chine will appeal strong- ly to the woman who desires style with comfort. Over a dozen models are featured, only five of which are sketched, and the colors are Flesh, Maize, , Silver Gray, Peach, Biscuit, White, Navy and Black. Plain styles and styles trimmed with buttons, fine tucks in rows, hemstitching, insertion, or embroidery are shown. 36 to 44. All-Wool Slip-On Sweaters All-wool slip-on Sweaters in Coral, Magenta and Copenhagen, yarn- embroidered at neck and arms in contrasting colors. $1.89 They’re in all sizes from 38 to 44. Sizes range from LABOR COUNCIL TO AID STRIKE Decides to Take Up Butch- ers’ Fight A warm discussion of picket- ing and the supreme court's order prohibiting the practice took place at the Central Labor council meeting Wednesday night as a result of the report of Joe Hoffman, delegate of the meat cutters, on the butchers’ strike at the Frye meat markets, The council took no action on the proposal to picket in defiance of the court's order, but voted to take over the meat cutters’ fight and gave the strike and grievance committee power to act. “The Master Butchers’ association has blacklisted 18 union markets,” declared Delegate Hoffman, “and re- fused to sell them any meat. I have tried to get this before the grand jury, but with no results, If the ster butchers can blacklist, we can picket.” The meat cutters’ strike against the Frye markets has been on for 18 months. Action by the labor council taking up the cause of the butchers follow: | ed the reading of a page from Presi- | dent Wilson's “The New Freedom.’ “Ono way to ing legislation,” for every union man to go down picket in defiance of the law. We will then prove to the world that Seattle is the good union town it ts supposed to be. We can't abide by the laws made by certain people in | the sthte of Washington. And if 1| 60 to jail for picketing, I don’t want | to be bailed out. I want 999 others to come and join m Vincent Brown, of the machinists, déclared that all laws “are made in| the interest of the capitalistic class.” | “When are the ‘scissorbills’ roine! to wake up?” Brown said. “My ob- | ject is the emancipation of the prole- | tariat.” “Altho the supreme court has ruled against picketing in the famous St. | Germain restaurant case,” Herman of the waiters, declared, “the | gislature passed a law allowing peaceful picketing. Let's get on the line and see if the law means | anything.” CONFERD. S.C, ON COL, MARTIN Was in Command of soa, 90th and 92nd Col. Charles H. Martin, who held the rank of major general during the war, and who was at various times in command of the 86th, 90th and 92nd divisions, received the distin- | |guished service cross Wednesday. The ceremonies were held at the of. fices of the North Pacific artillery | |district, in the White building. ‘The | |cross was pinned on Col, Martin's | *. Hodges, Col. | ent stationed at is in charge of | | Martin is at pr | Portland, where | recruiting. |Senate Outlook Is Gloomy for “Wets’’| WASHINGTON, July 17,—with from both sides in, little | held out today that the | ® would modify the strict pro- | 3 of the house prohibit » do not expect to ma important changes in the hou h Senator Sterling; chairman of the | ate judiciary’ subcommittee, de | , after announcing all hearings definition of alcoholic liquors fixe a maximum of one-half of one per cent will stand as far as we are concerned.” PORTLA jean girls r their French sisters in a “popularity” straw vote conducted by the reeruit- D, Ore., July 17.—Amer- celved a 4-to-l vote over ing station among returned soldiers, TheBonMarché MEN! HERE’S NEWS! Dandy Good Suits Reduced to The outstanding feature of these Suits is their desirability at $19.50. The patterns are good—the styles are good—but the suits have been here longer than the policy of the Bon Marche permits and the reduced price will take them off our hands. They are in light and dari: colors, mixtures, stripes and checks—almost without exception the models are conservative, just the thing for business or every day wear—and the sizes range from 85 to 42. \ Whether you need a suit or not—SEE THESE. Boys’ Knickerbocker Suits at $4.95° Sizes to 18 Years For Friday Only Frankly, they’re odds and ends, but, and we say this just as frankly, they’re good materials and desirable patterns. You'll find serges, tweeds and cassimeres among the materials, and the colors are light and dark mixtures and a few navy serges. The size range is spasmodic, and includes seven suits in size 6, six suits in size 7, two in size lf 8, and the balance of the assortment is made up of sizes 15 to 18. 1s On Sale for Friday Only. +g MEN’S AND BOYS' CLOTHING SECTION—UPPER MAIN FLOOR The Inexpensive Silks and Dress Goods Sometimes you want silk with a cotton warp—sometimes you want dress goods that are cotton one way— sometimes you want all-silk or all-wool fabrics in the cheaper grades—goods that will look well and give a reasonable amount of wear, that can be bought at a much lower price. You will find large stocks of these fabrics at the Bon Marche, and you'll always find them under their rightful names. . 35-In. Silk-Mixed Poplins and Pongees 75c—Interesting It’s an easy matter to have good-looking summer dresses or blouses, with silk mixtures like these at 75c a yard—35 inches wide in popular colors—blues, pink, rose, khaki and white. 27-In. Dress Satins Glow With Pride at $1.25 For well they know they’re going to make many a pretty dress for some one—for their price is low enough to warrant it. Good weight, in pink, reseda, sky, tan, emerald and black. BLACK CHIFFON TAFFETAS $1.95 YARD A yard wide—good weight—firmly woven. 35-In. Fancy Silks Make a Gay Showing at $1.50 Plaid Taffetas and Louisines vie for first place © among fancy silks. You'll admit they’re both pretty ~ and at a most reasonable price. Colors are those |f suitable for skirts, blouses or children’s wear. 7 35-In. Satin, Taffeta . and Moire at $1.50 Yd. Odd pieces and colors make up this lot of Silks— but they’re good quality. They’re 35 inches wide, in rose, reseda, emerald, lavender, navy, black and other colors. “ ALL SILK DRESS SATINS $2.75 YARD 36 inches wide, in all kinds of pretty colors, A Big Lot of Wool-Mixed Serge to Sell at 85c Even if it is only part wool, this Serge is very nice for dresses, skirts or children’s clothes—36 inches wide, in forest, Quaker, navy, Copen, black, brown, tan and other colors, 48-In. Navy Serge $3.00 is this 48- Especially adapted for summer dr inch All-wool Navy French Serge, as weight, very firmly woven and will give satisfac- tion. Two good shades of navy blue. UPPER MAIN FLOOR—THE Grandmother’s Chintz for Daug hter’s Frock ¢ Picturesque and quaint are the little ; daughters’ Dresses in new designs. Patterned organ- die in tones of rose, blue and green, is made up into these dresses, elaborated with the aid of a belt of white rib- bon and fichu of white — organdie edged with Val. # lace. Two wide tucks finish the skirt. These are very special values and are shown in sizes 6 to 14, Price $3.95 LITTLE DAUGHTE: SHOP. IND FLOOR Scout Percales at 20c 2,000 yards of Scout Percales—light grounds with neat figures and stripes— 36 inches wide. Cotton Voiles at 25c 36- and 38-inch Cotton Voiles—light and dark colors—with effective designs. Lengths to 8 yards, LOWER MAIN FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE White Wool Skirting and Suiting White is the most proper thing for summer clothes, and the materials are many, such as white wool jersey, gabardine, sport flannel, broadcloth, serge or poplin—all wool in different widths, $2.50 up, BON MARCHE light in Two Big Tables of Hat Shapes 4 Reduced to $2.00 ‘ JUST THE HATS MIDSUMMER DEMANDS — LIGHT, WIDE BRIM HEMPS Down goes the price of Hat Shapes to $2.00 because stocks are a little heavy, and many women will hasten to get that new hat for sunny days. We've large straight brim sailors, desir- able drooping brim styles, some with a roll at the back and the Director style, made of hemp braid in jade, lavender, gold, rose, emerald and white. THIRD FLOOR—THE BON MARCHB and Fork Set $2.25 “Twentieth Century” Silverware at a most unusual price—$2.25 a set. Each set consists of 6 Dinner Knives and 6 Dinner Forks In plain satin finish. unable to take any phone orders at this price. FOURTH FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE We will be