The Seattle Star Newspaper, August 29, 1919, Page 7

TELEGRAPHERS Army Captain ‘Heads Com- mercial Wire- Men } CHICAGO, Aug. 2%-——Roscoe FH. Johnson, veteran United Press tele rapher and United States army cap tain, was clected president of the Commercial Telegraphers’ union of America at the closing session of its annual meeting here last ni Miss Mary J, Macauley ffato. N. Y., was elected vice president and Paul F. Sehnur, Chicago, secretary treasurer. The telegraphers tions demanding th master General Bu suring Theodore Vai can Telephone and Tel pany, and Newcomb Ca Western Union. the Amert ph com on of the ae oS ae — — oe RY = cae es i THE SEATTLE STAR—FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 1919. P PAGE 7 Sergeant Jack Mason dl ELECT JOHNSON Wounded 350 Times and Yet He Smiles Statistics may show that the negroes of America bore a nobie| part in the recent war; tables may esti, the number of colored | Amer killed in comparison to | the whites—yet figures are lifeless ‘Today a Star reporter met a living example of the highest form of bravery—and the man was a negro On the man's face was a continual amile He carried a crutch in one hand and a cane tn the other. ck Mason—the colored | bears 360 wounds on Sergeant Alvin York his head, hands, legs and body—re ceived try in the service of his coun. Redecked With Medals rr EX-SERVICE MEN TO HOLD PICNIC EVERETT, Wash 2 or D. D. Merritt a resolution un: a meeting of American Legion silver plates tn his head, ft shoulder, one in his r and three others tn ht lew are the results of his * wounds and show the times this brave boy has nder the knife. shoul s battlescarred veteran bears more dec ona from our govern and the government of France ment i sll stele “4 a than an average battalion. { vervice men and t 1 join ‘fn a home I es our own Distinguished Silver Lake cross, he wears the medal of A pavement dance will be a fea 2° Legion of Honor, the highest ture. Seven s of erative honor the French govern Jemonade and of ice, Ment Le we, the Croix de Guerre lena alent 48 will be &™4 8 citation for bravery from the British government served. Fifteen men have signed to 4 Se ieke. Stavethon rese t Mason has recently beer 1 from the Letterman Gen pital at San Francisco and is on a tour of the Pacific coast states for recruiting purposes. The phy sical strain, however, has been too eral t NEW USE IS FOUND FOR WAR PRODUCT LONDON, Aug. 29.-—-MIl puff, which was used in the war for cam ouflage purposes. has been found to have a high value as manure and great quantities of it are being used for that purpose. It is being sold to farmers by the disposal board of the ministry of munitions at $0 cents per hundredyeight. go back to the hospital. Served 15 Years country fow 15 year@” said Sergeant Mason, “in the Philippines, Mesico, I received 340 of my 350 wounds. I like the army life and I think INING L.ENTERTA “BABY” ll W/ /| —Keeps “baby” cooing and gurgling with hap- Piness,'and makes mother’s housework a pleas- , ure. When “baby” is cross put a record on the BRUNSWICK—then smiles. | @ The BRUNSWICK plays all makes of records at their best ...no other phonograph compares with it. " @ Order your BRUNSWICK NOW, while you can get the style you prefer before the “rush season” exhausts ; them. Play while you pay. Music 1216-18 THIRD AVENUE — PHONE MAIN 3139 Between University and Seneca much, and Sergeant Mason wil! soon “I've been In the service of my | China and the Belleau Wood, where | *| left his votce, a rich baritone. Sergeant Jack Mason it's a good thing for every American. If I was well and strong you'd see me back in service tomorrow.” Resides his military accomplixh ments, Sergeant Mason wears a | medal from the U. 8. treasury de. partment, given him for the feat of selling $8,500,000 worth of Victory Liberty bonds at cities between New | York and Ogden | To Go on Stage | Sergeant Mason still plans for the! | future. Despite his fliness and the | fact that he will be a cripple the |remainder of hix life—he has been And he intends to go on the stage, sing | Ing songs of negro rotk lore, of the! trenches and telling stories of army | life, | Friday night he will appear at the | Pantages theatre on vehalf of the | recruiting vervice. With his rich voice, his unusual intelligence and | a pleasing vocabulary, Sergeant Mason will make as good an actor jas he made a soldier and a Liberty | loan salesman. MOONEY FACTS ARE REFUSED | Secy. Wilson Declines to |Give Committee Information - | | | | IN, Aug. 29.—Becre-| |tary of Labor Wilson today refused to inform the house of the activi }tles the department of labor may jat present be conducting in the case jof Thomas J. Mooney convicted lof bombthrowing in jthe San Frar cisco preparedness pacade | The information was asked in a resolution of Representative Bian ton, Texas, recently passed by the house. It is not deemed compatible with public interest to make public the present activities of the department ithat affect the case of Thomas J Mooney, Wilson wrote Speaker Gil-| lett, The secretary also refused to re-| veal the detailed activities tn the November 1, 1918, as re quested by the resolution and re jfused to, itemize the expenditures of a the government agents and ators in the case atement of the sacre-| ght on the informa t of labor thru it dep: Its investigations have developed clues| the Mooney case.” | | THEATRES | oe reau is to ” PALACE HIP Hawthorne's minstrels offer, an the headline feature of the new PP ace Hip,.an exceptionally pleasi minstrel act Six men 4 the latter acting as comprise the company. of good singing end of comedy new dancin funny jok ened nuts,” cavort amusingly in ec niric Waym, FREDERICK'& NELSON of the Woman Who Shops for Smart Autumn Vestees at $1.00 . MINENTLY practical because so easily freshened are these Washable Vestees in embroidered in white and colors—collarless or with collar, Price $1.00. THE NEW FRILL LACE COLLARS in cape and smaller styles, also Roll Callars for wear with the ‘ new suits, $1.00, GEORGETTE AND CREPE DE CHINE COLLARS in sailor shape, with lace trimming, 50¢. FIFTH AVENUB—PINE STREET—SIXTH AVENUE HE DASEMENT TORE The Basement Store is Apt to be the Goal The New “Country Club” Hats Coats at Moderate Prices HE is not likely to overlook these exten- sive displays of the new modes in her planning to combine modish style and good material with a modest price. There are Over 350 Autumn Coats in this Popular Salesroom Full-length Coats for business and utility wear in Silvertip, Plush, Zibeline, Velour, Egyptian Plush and Fancy Coatings. Half-length and three-quarter-length Coats, so popular for motoring and sports wear, in Plush, Beaver, Muskrat Cloth and other fur cloths. In coloring there is choice of Navy, Green, Black, Burgundy, Brown, Pekin-blue, Tan and Henna. Sizes 16, 18 and 20 years; 36 to 46 bust measurement. Prices—$18.50, $22.50, $25.00, $29.50 and $35.00. ~THE BASEMENT STORE Wash Goods Remnants Reduced 1 ba this underpriced offer- ing tan and blue, there are useful lengths of Devonshire Suit- ing, Kiddie Cloth, Percale, Ginghams, Crepe, Voiles, Muslin, Long Cloth and Outing Flannel — desirable for many purposes — at greatly reduced prices. -~THE BASEMENT STORE. VEILINGS in flattering effects, plain and novelty meshes, some with borders, in black, brown, white, purple and gray, 25¢ yard. New Co-duroy House Coats, $5.75 Coral Delft-blue there O simply styled and so easily tubbed are these Corduroy House Coats that their popularity. As pictured, in collarless Saturday's Candy Offering Creamy Fudge Special 40c Pound Af [jpn delicious, creamy confections are in as- Wistaria. ‘°rted chocolate, vanilla and cream flavors. 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A former White Bowls in sizes 8, 9, 10, 11 ee sis > ae Me) My goo ay a and 12 inches in diameter, - j finish Writing Paper of individdal hit of the show, no rood quality, 78 sheet | . = > good quality, 75 sheets in | use he has been over there, but priced from 45¢ to $1.50. box, 35¢ the reason that his exceptional - ri sak 2 2. ure f ity as whistler and mimic. Bird Pitchers from eee pe ~ ~) nvelopes to match, 20¢ imitations of especial beauty and|}! yint ex 5e¢ to 85¢. package. comedy sounds, domestic and foreign r THE RASEMENT TORE, THE BASEMENT STORE. make up 4 delightful offering. Cornalla and Wilbur, acrobats and ses RS REE aan ties EYicd aA | comedians, ave another outstanding | —s - . | act ‘They are tumblers of skill | z ' : he Graft 1 Billy Wolgast opens the show with’ {AZZ DANCE FADING, ont congress at the Gratton eo | HOPE CALIEORNIA wh act full o rises. He plays| the stecl guitar with real attistr SAYS BRITISH MASTER teachers from GFeat Brit MEN WILL RETURN and then does some wonderful stunts] | * <The jaxs tal alr continent were in attend-| “pog ANG Avg. 3--lngt |with his teeth, picking up in that) LO rae in society will take up the! neers of the roads of Southern Jmanner such things as tables and| fading, but," ho 6 up Ranne dilasant ey thar Evert ty cot a rota chairs and swinging trunks sealed envelopes, “these pciemwen | jo ftheir chief, executive and will be Becker and Adams have & Nn0n-| nothing entirely original’ which| a sets ready to work some time today, in |sense offering of song, talk and) sede the jazz, the fox trot] There are, at the present time) 1... hoitep of M. 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