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EA THE S Qe Pe eee ee Can You Beat It? Reporter ; Interviews Miss Huff at 8 a. m., and _by Phone (Such Phone) at That ‘ Sea S| ~ Fraser-PatersonCo. | SECOND AND UNIVERSITY | PHONE MAIN 7106 | The Special Price Basement New Candy to Seattle \For over'13 years the name SOCIJETE has stood for ‘the best m_chocolats. \ \ After many months“of most careful ex 'we have developed a line of SATIN FINISH HARD rimenting, CANDIES so excellent in quality that we have de- cided that they are worthy of the name SOC/JETE. Today you will fund the latest creation of sugared goodness ’ ocliere Hard Candy “2 ‘pecked m glass jars so you can see the very goodness they contain, at Grocers, druggists and cigar stores. © : Here’s the kind of candy that you can really enjoy. Not too mch, but just pure wholesome candy, the more of which you eat the more you want (Mave oF Pure Sucar m THE CLEANEST Factory iw THe Wesr GANDY cooking at = their glossy finish. Arecent inspection by the purest ingredients go to make soctéTt HARD high tempesature, in a vacuum, gives them ® IMPERIAL CANDY CO. MAKERS OF SOCIETE CHOCOLATS ‘ } HOT WATER TO ATTACKS CHICKENS; P WARKING DOGS MILKMAIDS IN RAID Cope’s farm, near here, by a young bald eagle, which attacked a milk- maid when she attempted to drive it away. It is the second visit of eagles to the same farm within a week. PASTOR HAS BIBLE OF COLONIAL WAR WHITE HALI, Ill, July 18.— Rev. BE. C. Lucas, pastor of the Christian church, has an old Bible printed in 1773. It was carried in the Revolutionary war and has one coner cut off from @ saber cut. Entire Summer Stock on the Move Not an excuse sale for being overloaded with stock—or the result of a “lucky” purchase. Plainly—it’s our Annual Midsummer Clearance Sale—the event of a time-honored policy when our customers are given the pick of a choice midsummer stock at big price reductions. The way shoe prices are going up makes this sale one of great importance from the point of money-saving possibilities, 700 pairs of Women's All Black and All White Lace and Button Boots; welted soles. 150 pairs of Women's Patent and Dull Kid Pumps and Silppers. Priced below cost for one week Bt, DAME cevecssrescssevescvoeeses 650 pairs of Women's Two-Tone Lace Boots. Rao ni: $2.95 Gray and Black and Fawn and Black; White Nubuck Lace Shoes, White Canvas Lace Shoes, Patent and Dull Kid Pumps, Brown, Black and White Oxfords. All welted and hand turned soles. Priced for quick clearance at, pair ... $3.95 700 pairs of Women’s Black, Colored and White Lace Shoes, Ox- fords and Pumps. turned soles, at, pair ... Much wanted styles. You couldn't resist thes: All welted and hand 700 pairs of Women’s Shimmie Pumps, in Black and Brown Kid and Patent Leather; Oxfords In Brown, Gray and White Kid. ular colors in High Lace Shoes. Nothing newer on the market than these, Priced at, pair. Pop- . $5.95 MEN’S HIGH SHOES AND OXFORDS 400 pairs of Tan or Black Calf Dress Shoes or Work Shoes, pair 400 pairs of Tan or Black Calf Oxford: lots to clean out at, pair ....... Ss | ON Sale continues all this HOR next week. “Exchanges and Re- funds allowed within seven days, as usual. MPLE SHOE 8 eo: Ploar Eitel Bldg, Second, In two City Editor—Got that Huff inter- view yet? Police Reporter—Why—why, no; I haven't WRITTEN it yet. C. E-~-Write it tight away; I want to use it today. P. R—Oh, you want away? Cc. E.—Sure, I want it now. it right P. R. sits 17 minutes with phone | receiver to his ear, then: P. R—Gimme 14378, quick! Central—L4738? P. R.—No, no, no; I want 4378! Central—Click, bang, smash, bo-co- oom, crack, ker-thump! Voice—Hello! P. R.—Give me Miss Grace Huff's apartment; she's leading lady at the Wilkes theatre, you know. (Wait of two dozen minutes), Another Voice-—Hello! P. R—Is this Miss Huff? Same Voice—Yes, what is it? Central—I am ringing them; oh, here's your party. P. R.—Say, Miss Huff, the city edi- tor told me to get an interview with you and I didn’t know he was in a hurry about it and now he wants it right away, and I had an important engagement last night, and he wants the story right now, and—can't I in- terview you over the phone? Central—Bwz-2-z-222, smash, wham, bang! Miss Huff—I don’t just understand what you're talking about. I've just gotten up. You know our perform. ance lasts till 11, and I put in a couple of hours studying on next | week's part last night, so I'm not exactly awake yet. What is it your city editor wants to know? P. R—Why, an interview, you know—what you eat and think and do you like these new hobble skirts and how do you spend your time— you know—an interview! Miss Huff—Well, wait till I get my dressing gown on, (Another wait). Central—They don’t answer. P. R.—Hey, wait a minute, central, I've got ‘em. I've just been talking to them. I’m connected, Did you cut | us off? Central—Line is busy. P. R—I've got ‘em already, I tell you! Central—Number, please? (Another wait while central un- jazzes the line, Explanations to | Miss Huff). Miss Huff—All way. P, R—What are you doing this j week? Miss Huff—Oh, the same as every other week—studying, playing, rest- ing, and I'm an auto fiend, you know. ‘That's about all I can do when play- ing stock. I have to learn next week's part, remember this week's right now; fire | a and forget last week's. P. R—But, aren't there any special stunts in your repertoire? Central—Br222z. Line is busy. Ex- cuse it, please. Miss Huff—Let's see; oh, yea, our leading man gave a birthday party | for the company. P. R.—But don't you get homesick whenever a birthday party comes along? Miss Huff—Bless you, I haven't any home. My home is where my trunk is. Central—-R-rring, bang, smash, hello, hello, hello, here's your party. P. R.—But where is your real home? Miss Huff—My business address is Broadway, New York. P. R—You're not homesick for Broadway, are you? Miss Huff—Well-l1, I like Seattle, of course, We've been here long enough to feel at home, you know. They seem to like our shows. That helps, if you know your work is ap- preciated. (Intermission, whilst mid roar and rush and gush, phone girls gossip). P. R—Have you any word for Seattle girls, Miss Huff—any ad- vice? Miss Huff—You know how people generally regard advice. You have to work things out for yourself. All I can say is that the stage is a good Ufe if you love it. If you feel that you really have talent and are strong enough to stand the strain of the work and all, go ahead. “But isn't this about enough? I'm getting cold! P. R.—Yes, thank you very much, Miss Huff. HEY, here's that inter- view you're yelling for!" Central—I'll ring them again, they don’t answer. P. R.—Oh, rot, I'm all thru now. Never mind. Announcement by Manager Myers, phone company manager: “Service has never been inter- rupted and is improving rapidly.” PRIZES ARE AWARDED AT SWEET PEA SHOW The first annual sweet pea show is under way at Randall-MceDonald storeroom, Madison st. and Western ave., and will not close until Satur- day night. Thursday, first prize was awarded by Judges Thomas Wylie and Fred Rowe to Mrs. A. Bishop, for orchids. Mrs. John Marshall, 302 Central ave., Kent, was awarded the prize for best cultivator, and Mrs. F. 8. Sylvester, Ferncliffe, took the honors on seeds. Commendation was given Mrs, C,. J. Ottey, 2112 Arch ave.; Mrs. C. Olson, Kirkland, and Mrs. D. C. Bard, 5210 EB. 42d st. i Ralph B. Randall is in charge of the show. ROYALTY SLUMMING IN PETTICOAT LANE LONDON, July 18—One marked result of the war is the effort of the royal family to get more closely in touch with the “submerged tenth.” ‘The prince of Wales and other mem- bers of the reigning house are now frequently participating in “slum- ming parties.” This has caused some criticism among the ultra-conserva- tives, one well-known diplomat say- ing recently: “I do not believe in too much familiarity between the royal house and the people.” HOLD MORRIS FUNERAL The funeral service for Rev. Ed- ward B. Morris was held Thursday afternoon, in the Haven Methodist church, Burial was at Washelli cemetery, Rev. Morris, 79 years old, was one of the oldest ministers in Se attle, and built the church in which his funeral services were held. Rev. E. W. Hrickson, present pastor of the church, of Dependable Apparel for Women and Children Hundreds of Special Values Are Ready at Special Price Basement Prices ere merchandise purchased from reputable makers is the only kind sold in the Special Price Basement. —Recent large special purchases of apparel for women and children have given us an excellent collection of just the things needed at exceptionally low prices. —Merchandise bought at very low prices and sold at very small profit is the Spe- cial Price Basement policy. 50 Summer Dresses Are Here for Saturday, Priced at $18.50 _ Each —A collection of taffeta and georgette dresses were bought at a special price and are offered Saturday at this very low price. —Every garment is an excellent value. They are all correct styles, in beaded, embroidered and ruffle trimmed. —Taffetas are in fhavy, tan, black and gray. Georgettes are in mostly light colors. All sizes are it:cluded in the collection. 25 Navy and Black Suits $17.50 Each HESE Suits were purchased at an extremely low price and we are offering them to you much under what you would ordinarily have to pay for garments of similar quality. ‘ ~—There are many very good styles to select from; box, blouse and semi-tail- ored models. Materials are poplins and serges andthe colors are navy and black only. —Sizes are from 16 to 40. Shewing a Collection of 125 New Middies Priced at $1.25 and $1.45 Each copen. 244 Fancy 39c Each Tea Aprons —A special purchase of 20 dozen fancy Tea Aprons was 40 Splendid Capes $15.00 Each HESE Capes are reproductions of jf the higher priced models. are cleverly tailored in velour, serge, poplin and burella. —Many of them are full silk lined, while others are semi-lined. —Colors are henna, navy, tan and There are many good styles to choose from, and the price asked for these garments is typical of the Special Price Basement. They 200 Kitchen Aprons 50c Each just received in time for Sat- —One lot is an extra heavy quality and is priced at $1.46. ‘The other collection is a light- er weight and is priced at $1.25 each. Both lots are made of white galatea and have collars and cuffs trimmed with navy, light blue and rose material. Sizes are 8 to 44, 225 New Lingerie Waists $1.19 Each —tThese Waists are made of organdie and voiles and are neatly trimmed with lace, hemstitching and tucks. They have white and fancy colored collars. Sizes are 36 to 46. Every one is an exceptional value at, each $1.19 urday’s selling. els. Some are plain, trimmed with —They are made of white figured percale and are very g00d looking, attractive mod- while others have patch pockets; some with ruffled edge and ric-rac braid. Special, each ....+....+-30¢ —These Aprons are made of good quality check gingham and have large pockets. There are many very pretty pat- terns in the collection. }} Specially priced for Sat- urday, each .......50¢ |] 157 Fine Voile Waists $1.98 Each —Ideal summer Waists of {iff fine voiles trimmed with lace and embroidery. The new round, square and V_ neck styles are included in this col- lection. Some of these waists have»small vestees of self material tucked and edged with lace. Sizes 36 to 46, EASTERN STAR SUFFERED LESS ON OTHER SIDE Col. Inglis Says Camp Mills Condition Disgraceful Declaring that the Second Wash- infantry, which he com- mobilization 1917, greater hard- ington manded suffered more and ships on this side of the Atlantic than in France or Germany, Col. W, M, Inglis, lately returned from overseas, addressed the Young Business Men's club at its weekly luncheon Thursday in the Army and Navy club. “{ am charging no department of the government with responsibility for the absolutely disgraceful con- ditions at Camp Mills,” Col. Inglis sald, “It was really the fault of the American people who failed to make adequate preparations in time of peace for war.” Col. Inglis also told some of the fighting history of the Washington regiment. TO TAX BACHELORS ON TOTAL INCOMES LONDON, July 18.—A proposal is now before the Guernsey States to grant state aid to workmen with large families to the extent of 62 cents a week for the fourth child in in ator William I, Saulsbury. to fill a vacancy, A time table, Elizabeth, is any old table purchased on the installment plan. and over. The cost is to be defray- ed by a tax on bachelors of 6 per cent on total incomes. pily married on that sum, Ball is the new senator from Dela- ware, taking the seat vacated by Sen- Ball has served one short term in the senate Yes, Alfred; you may marry hap- pily on $6 a week, but the odds are very much against your staying hap- cret about another woman—if it is TO MEET HERE 10,000 Expected Here for Big Conference The 16th triennial assembly of the General Grand chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, will begin Sunday Seattle. Special church services will mark the opening of the conference. Ten thousand visitors are expected Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and homes are being thrown open to care for those who will be unable to find hotel accommodations. A launching on Monday, when Most Worthy Grand Matron Emma C. Ocobock, of Hartford, Mich., will christen a steel ship at Skinner & Eddy's; a flower festival next Wed- nesday afternoon, and many other features will mark the entertainment program arranged for the conven- tion. Hlection of new officers will take place Saturday, July 26. Delegates to the assembly include members from all parts of the United States, Canada, England, Scotland, Cuba, Alaska, Hawali and the Panama canal zone, This assembly will be the first ever held by the order west of Chicago. ‘The last, three years ago, was in ses~ sion at Louisville, Ky. The business |sessions begin next Thursday morn- ing at 10 o'clock. Yes, Luke; a woman can keep a se something real nice.