The Seattle Star Newspaper, November 24, 1919, Page 7

73 BTERwretk FTS7s8E F SERIF 27 CI ]] at, m ho er c= to N RSPSGCSRERES TE SSSRS TETAS es i304) =A OA. ee | — ne ee ee ee ee | SST SE. America’s 2,000,000Narcotic Users Curable by New Plan one of the big problema of modern cities ts the increasing hold o' pretios; of of caine, or morphine on the people. The Star has c red this problem frequently and from tts in oncludc a 1 A private, honest treatment » found. ta and every letter expresses jom from the habit tr only The police itea of treating these victims as criminals, and of shutting up in celjs, while the peddlers of dope roam the streets selling at i te as silly as (Cts Useless, aw unjust as it is inhumar ‘and yet the police method is the only one tthe has, and until this adopts & better method the younger generation will be increasing! agers and allurements of this curse pad Its Los Angeles correspondent investigate this nd from government officials he secured not spread of the narcotic habit, but also the first to the séer Recently The 5 in the news of the al fev ot Boe Ghe government has started on tho right track and its plan wil! gearried out Kener ally, ot only save yp nt victima, but will Wipe out je menace entirely and make tho dope peddter as rare a rascal as the yatery tout. ‘The Los Angeles correspondent writes _— ighty per cent of the 2,000,000 ! jhabltual narcotic users of the Unit housands a today taking 20 ning every 24 hours to relieve jtheir craving where one grain would be sufficient.” This is th © wtat nt of John P. Carter « _ - jen, collector fo Unity in Plans for Re- bad Internal or the South turn of Roads wide exper Histrict, who has had tn dealing with unfortunates, he wovernm: physt t cure hru the medium ishing dose, widing condit ander which i patroace sh returned to ownership, no railroad logis fiion has emerged as law from this/POWer, then moral stamina, making of congress. men and women alike accomplished fhe railroad problem will hold the} nd prolific liars in so far as their igi of the stage, to the over-/secret vice Is concerned,” Carter ig of all else, during the) claims, jaming months. The labor phase of} He says that the government's Ge railroad question alone will evoke | plan strike the root of the evil ‘yaks of debate and discuksion in the | because a amte. The situations developed tn | vi ‘s fe steel and coal strikes have safe, in the necessity for some new | themselves from the ch lo 0 & freeing of the gatien-wide industries home to con-/rid the country of the greater por- in the most emphatic manner,|tion of drug peddiers who have aro satisfactory, the whole|“client” knowing well the exorb!- May prove but a temporary |tant prices hy would charge tn the akeshife. Federal Ownership for any temporary loss, “Plam plan.” endorsed by rail Clinic Plan Best employes, that the roads be not by the government. but! which would permit the govern- tion guided by employes.’ ment to supervise the manufac- thet pb rnacay: Ahhenind ture of narcotics, have them han- mittee voiced the gen- of congress on the hen it said, In its re- by i ne 2 H : mn E len. The clinic plan, however, he feels, ei so foreign to the as imposatbie.” with respect to the rall-| ated by. the widely (2S safely and sceretly cured of this taken by the house eegened users are not criminals hey are victims of Carter. “The gov- .lernment wants to deal with them in an Intelligent way with a full understanding of the handicaps under which they are laboring.” Carter points out that the tn- Striking a Crime roads of the narcotic are made on ‘The — bill agen one all clorses of socicty. wwikes lockouts unlawful, an <i wyone participating therein subjec Altho they are not criminals, ac ies and & “ Tome {cording to Carter, they are often Tot aettled botween erties [force to criminal acts to get the oy ig hergpene id be ag {nereotic or the means to pur- hy committees on wages end | "ze, !t ‘ring conditions, and by regional | wards of adjustment. The house Provides somewhat similar ma- 500,000 habitual narcotic users tn New York City alone, with imi- lar proportion in other large for mediating tabor dix| phe habit fastens itself on any wwe thru a board of appeais and) wre have taken oplates to relieve sy adjustment board, but does} iain Others try it as an oxpert- pment hed agua the strike! ment. Still others submit to the (dren pon sco ba hypodermic needle at the hands of fevers peddlers. Berean and able for damages, |" put whatever the cause may be, femages from any organization of i that the scourge may be wiped out for the sake of the next generation. rk { has Munced his intention, in the absence lew railroad legisiation, of turn-| not want the lines dumped back on Toads back to- private con-| their hands without new actin January 1, 1920, he will not| congress. Congress will hav The fact that railroad legis | authorize the railroad administr: has been actively taxen up/|to turn over some $357,000,000 cash final bill is yet far off—will be|terests resuming operation of the Mificient explanation for continuing | lines, and also to dig up $551,777,000 Prernment control until a new law | operating deficit to make good the f worked out rentals due to January 1, 1920, be- The 1 heads, themselves, do| fore it can the road. The Best MUSIC Of All the World Is At Your Command When You Own a VICTROLA or GRAFONOLA Galli-Curci, Heifetz, Strac- ciari, Ponselle, Lauder, Sousa, Gluck, McCormack — all are ready to entertain you in your own home. The Vietrota illustrated | (above), in mahogany or oak, $110.00. The Grafonola pictured (at left), in various finishes, $100.00. —Fitth Floor. FREDERICK & NELSON FIFTH AVENUE AND PINE STREET cause one is conscious of Waists are in tics firet affect the will! gputhed of handling labor disputes in| habit. It will likewise effectively | fs plainty recognized that un-/been known to give away a shot! labor clauses of the new rail-|or two of hop to a prospecttve | future will more than make up| together with nougat and and caramel-center tidbits in most tempting assort- ment — one-pound boxes, 80¢ Carter would like to see laws! ded exactly as whisky was in days| gone by. That, he thinks, ofters| the real solution of the entire prob- | jana 80 radical and =) settee Ng ratiee| She { Will do more than any other one} U climinate narcotic addicts | fsfamental principles of our gov-|*h'ns to elim | 4 jof this and coming generations. He ee on tt considered by Our! is it has dsposed of the drug! Gifficulties of shaping a defi. Peddler In New Orleans and Atinn- | }ta, where men and women ara be-| It is estimated that there are Uncle Sam is going to bat to save! this army of 2,000,000 in the hope} houses—altho agreement on| working capital to the private in-| Thugs Follow Man pankep FIRES KINDLE |COMMISSARIES FEED Who Displays Roll/ wrath OF TENANTS} STRIKERS’ FAMILIES - DETROIT, Nov. 24.—The prosecu- PITTSBURG, Nov. 24.—Union tor's office is deluged with com: |commissaries are issuing rations in hotel, 619% Sixth ave, S., early plal from tenants who have been|the mill towns where thousands of resisting eviction and refusing to|steel workers are still idle, Labor leaders insist that the strike is by no means broken and that the apparent activity of many plants is a camou- Injudicious disp of tempted robbers, : robbed Sam Ozoff at the Vu day morning. Previous to going to this room, Ozott says he carelessly “fl roll of $60 in a south end resort men forced their way into his room while he slept, He was shot in the arm when he resisted, Ozoff had It Is claimed that the first person hidden the money, and the robbers’ search of his room netted them noth THE SEATTLE STAR—MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1919. FREDERICK & NELSON FIFTH AVENUE AND PINE STREET | | Se Dainty Georgette Blouses Reduced to $2.95 HOOSING from this collection of Blouses is particularly delightful, be- making a saving. The White Flesh-color Bisque Sunset with dainty laces and em- broideries used with excel- lent effect. Sizes 86 to 46, Reduced to $2.95. —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE. robe. Delicious Hand-rolled Chocolates 80c Pound Box ELIGHTFULLY fresh and creamy Chocolates ~—THE DOWNSTAIRS STORB. loop bandin, A Cozy Bath Robe A Good-looking Fer the Leisure Hour Serge School $3.95 Froc! at $6.35 HE Robe pictured is typi- is shown in the sketch—an cal of the values at this example of DOWNSTAIRS price. It is of Beacon-blanket STORE values in Girls’ cloth, with sateen band trim- Apparel. It is of navy or ming and tasseled neck cord maroon serge, with full- and girdle. Featured in plaited skirt, button trim- these colorings: ming and contrasting mad- Delft-blue Dark-gray ras collar. Sizes 6 and 8 ti " years, Price $6.35. Light-blue Pink. Red A Soutache-braided Serge yee Frock is also very at- with contrasting patterns. tractive, with its button Very attractive values at trimming and round col- $3.95. lar of white madras. THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE. Sizes 6 and 8 years. Price $6.35. —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE. oift Handkerchiefs Cut Glass for Men rm. URE to be an important entry on practically Ma: alade every gift-list, the Handkerchief gift is one Jars, 85c that may well be chosen early—thus insuring HIE cover of 4 the best choice possible for any stated sum, The thie cut glides 7] DOWNSTAIRS STORE offers: ere ance 30 Tor) Men's Initialed Lawn Handkerchiefs with tape sales “aneee ciaee | border, at 35¢ each; 3 for $1.00, i in hammered ef- ] Colgred border Cambric Handkerchiefs with fect and the |} | S| novel embroidered letter and colored borders handle of the eB 4G | of tan, blue or lavender, 50¢ each. spoon also fea : Cambric Handkerchiefs with elongated initial and Gift - thoughts ¥4-inch hems, 50¢ each. : will be wppermost in the minds Plain White Cambric Handkerchiefs, soft and of the women who inspect these well-finished, 25¢ each; box of six, $1.50. values Monday—at 85¢. THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE. ME Een eh Sh ered tures this effect “”L: ’ “4 OUNGSTERS will be warm as toast, de- Children Ss Fleece-lined spite the most chilling breezes, in these Fleece-lined Undergarments. Underwear The Vests are in high neck, long-sleeve style, siz¢s 2 to 12 years, at 50¢. 50c Garment The Drawers are in ankle length, sizes 8 to 12 years, at 50¢. —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE, Dolls Have An Aisle All Their Own In the Toy Section —and here they await their new owners — Flaxen-haired beauties with arms outstretched in a way that tugs at the heartstrings of small persons with Christmas doll- aspirations — cunning Character Dolls, and others whose lack of clothing is a direct appeal to little mothers to make a whole ward- Little folks who are not quite sure about the par- ticular dolls that would please them most, will enjoy a stroll among these dwellers of the Toy Section. —THE DOWNSTAIRS STONE. DOWNSTAIRS STORE| There are new Details to Intrigue our Interest in New Navy Tricotine Frocks at $22.50 WO unusual trimming effects are featured in the sketch—one a silk~ in gray, that resembles astrakhan, the other a novel disposal of militaty braid in connection with but- tons. Both seen on*Dresses that are oth- erwise quite simple, except for the row of buttons that extends the full length of the back plait. Perpendicular clusters of cord tucking, buttons and self to further the trig, tailored appearance of these Frocks. Attractively priced at $22.50. banding are also used —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE. New Wool Plaids at $1.50 Yard prompt visions of the most attractive of school frocks for girls as well as smart skirts for women. There are vivid colorings for the one purpose and more sub- dued effects for the other. Widths 36 and 40 inches, $1.50 yard. WOOL NUN’S VEILING, with its soft texture and soft-draping effect sug- gests lovely house frocks and negligees, and it is equally well-suited to children’s wear. In light- blue, bright-red, pink, old-rose, lavender; quak- Copenhagen, navy, white and black, 36 inches wide, $1.75 yard. SATIN CHARMEUSE AT $2.25 YARD presents exceptionally good value in this desirable dress silk—in Havana - brown, Plum, Belgian-blue, Cor- al, Gunmetal-gray, Navy, Turquoise, Rose, Cream and Black — thirty-six inches wide. -~THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE. New Cord Girdles $2.00 and $2.50 HERE is hardly a straight-line cloth or silk frock that,is not the smarter for being girdled by one of these heavy Black Silk Cords with their silk tassel or ball ends. Two yards long, $2.00 and THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE. who shot pay rent increases, ‘They report that ,|landiords are attempting to freeze out by shutting off the heat than bring their cases into | 8° to suggest the idea of daylight sav- A naturalist once revived some snails after they had apparently been dead for 15 years, and one that had been glued to a card in a muse- um returned to life after being im- mersed in warm water, Dr. Edwin J. Brown Seattle's Leading Dentist 106 Columbia St Women’s Fleece-lined Underwear Reduced to 35c Garment HE Vests are in New Arrivals— Hats for Misses and sleeve style, in sizes 4, 5 Children and 6, reduced to 35¢. Drawers are ankle length, sizes 4 HOUGH they are simply trimmed as smartness de- mands, with ribbon bands and streamers, these Hats are appropri- ate for the most impor- ~—THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE. Misses’ Hosiery 40c Pair ISSES’ Black Cotton Stockings, of good appearance, superior wearing qualities, sizes 6 to 10, 40¢ pair. —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE. A Profusion of Women’s Gift Handkerchiefs in the Downstairs Store —and when assortments are so broad and widely varied, is, of course, the logical time to purchase for holiday-giving. Specimen values: Fine Lawn Handker- chiefs with colored cord edge and em- broidered corner, also sions as well, on account of their sumptuous, fur- Featured in Black, Blue and Green. Very attractively priced at $7.00. —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE Lawn Handkerchiets Initialed Lawn Handker- chiefs with colored in- itial and colored rofl edge, 7¢ each; 75¢ Hemstitehed Lawn Handkerchiefs with colored initial and floral de- sign, 10¢ each; $1.00 dozen. Hemstitched Lawn Handkerchiefs with colored em- broidered corners, also styles with colored spot borders, 10¢ each. Colored Crepe Handkerchiefs; Striped-border Hand- kerchiefs with embroidered corners; White Hem- stitched Lawn Handkerchiefs; Boy Scout Handker- chiefs—15¢ each. All-linen Handkerchiefs with Lawn Handkerchiefs with embroidered corner; 20€ Y-inch hem; Plain Linen Handkerchiefs; Swiss-embroidered Hand- kerchiefs; Crepe de Chine Handkerchiefs—a multi- tude of bright color-effects, 25¢ each. —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE. 4-piece Aluminum Cooking Set at $2.50 REAL fuel and time-saver is this compact consisting of steamer where meat might be boiling while potatoes are steamed in the perforated kettle above and a pudding cooked in the cereal cooker on top. The six-quart kettle, with two 2-quart pans and cover, exceptional value at $2.50. Women’s Bodice-style Vests 50c and 65c F soft mercerized lisle are these bodice-style Vests With their ribbon shoulder straps; sizes 86 and 38, 50¢; sizes 40, 42 and 44, 65¢. —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE, SERVED AS PRIVATE | BUT HE WAS OFFICER] town, ANN ARBOR, Mich, Nov. 24.—H. A. Taylor, an engineering graduate of the University of Michigan, who served a year in France as a private was astonished to receive notification that he had been pro moted from a second to a first lieu Let's go buy Boldt's French pas- y. Uptown, 1414 3d ave.; down- TRUSS TORTURE original “commission, Can bo eliminated by wearing the five ree trial to prove its superior= y: A. LUNDBERG Co. 4101 Third Ave ———— When you think of adyertis.’ ig, think of The Star.