The Seattle Star Newspaper, February 4, 1920, Page 7

beled eed — eERTr 6 4 in FAP YEAR ROMANCE | BREAKS ALL RS Gold Plays the Lead, With ‘Cupid al Poor Second CANTON, ©. Feb. 4—One girl dreamed of a home with love, ‘The second girl dreamed of a home, Dut didn’t underline tho love part | of it. ‘The man ha@ to have a wife by February 1, to inherit $75,000 left by his mother’s will. The result was a whirlwind leap year courtship, which began when | ‘Wiltiam Hoffman, 31, a railroad re- | pair shop plumber, advertised for a wife, and ended when he married Miss Ida F. Hinton, 22, a waitress, y Gertrude Dean, 16, a worker, gave him the | . cold shoulder because he talked mon: | ey and not love, PROPOSAL IS RAPID, CEREMONY SPEEDY The Hoffman-Dean-Hinton adven ture in machine-gun matrimony | breaks Ohio records, it is said, for rapid proposals and speedy ceremo- nies. Hoffman wrote to a newspaper. | - | He received ten letters from Canton Tassies. He called on Miss Dean, and she says he metaphorically “jingled the money he would get.” Dazzied, he says, at the promise of riches, accepted Hoffman, and the next REX THEATRE Till Friday Night BIG DOUBLE BILL NOW PLAYING as The (Cruise of the GERMAN SUBMARINE U3 3,000 feet of graphic, genuine motion pic- ture taken from the} deck of this German Submarine— Showing, in absolute detail, the sinking of a score of Allied ships by this Hun sub. The camera man who made the trip with the sub didn't overlook a single awful detail. The ships are torpedoed, blown up and destroyed right before your eyes. You see it all. FIRST Gy RUN A Selig masterpiece moral story that car- ries a vital message to every home. Sensational, but true to life. & BEWARE s OF STRANGERS It dramatically depicts the error of chance acquaintanceship. DON’T MISS IT! WHAT is THE Sth lin the lobby,” ago, died suddenly ~|Guilty of Arson, day he called with the Rev Warner and a license, But Miss Dean, with her wedding | gown across her shoulders, orange blossoms in her hair and the usual tears in her eyes, called down. the | stairs and told him to go the way he came, | “I don’t love him, I newer would love him, and he doosn’t love me,” she wailed to her rather peeved | mother “NOT MARRIED? TLL | WAIT IN THE LOBBY” | Miss Hinton telephoned Hoffman | at his hotel at 6 o'clock the following | morning | “If you're not married yet, IM walt she said. | Hoffman and his bride-to-be sat tn | | the lobhy until the county auditor's | office opened, two hours later, The Rev. Warner wouldn't marry them for another hour. | The 9 o'clock courthouse chimes were the Hoffman wedding bells. “I wouldn’t have been happy with money and No love,” saya Miss Dean. “T wanted a home and sensible | husband, and I got them,” sags Mrs. Hoffman | “Marriage is what you make it,” | Hoffman thinks, “We'll learn to love each other, cause she didn’t take things seri ously—too romantic, Anyway—we've | got the suoney,’ Ira D. ESTHONIA AND | RUSS AT PEACE Agree on Concessions Grant- ed by Soviet in Pact LONDON, Feb. 4.—Soviet Russia agrees to give unreserved recognition | of the independence of Esthania, un der the terms of the peace agree- | ment reached between the two na. tions, according to a dispatch from Reval. | The Russian soviet government also renounces all rights to sov ereignty in Esthonian territories, the | dispatch says. agreement as follows: Both nations renounce any claims to indemnities. Prisoners are to be repatriated | quickly Russia is to pay Esthonia 15,000,. | 9) 000 rubles in gold, but there will be customs charges between the ans | tions. Esthonta receives a concession to| construct a railway to connect with the Moscow line at the Esthonian frontier and permission to purchase 2,500,000 acres of wood land. Russia receives the right to elec- tric power from the Narova river. MOTHER, TWO CHILDREN DIE! Three Perish in Fire Which| Destroys Their Home NEW YORK, Feb. 4—Mrs. W | Forbes Morgan, Jr, wife of New| York broker, and her two daughters, | Barbara, 44, and Ellen, 10, perished | today early, in a fire that partially destroyed the Morgan home. After firemen had extinguished the fire they found the body of Mrs. Morgan where she had fallen at the top of a flight of stairs. In @ bath- room they found Ellen's body, hang- ing across the edge of the bath tub. She had been overcome by smoke while trying to reach an open win- dow. In an adjoining room lay Barbara, also suffocated. Army-Navy Pay Is | Ordered Increased WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.—The sen- ate has passed the army-navy pay bill, increasing the pay of all com Miss Dean wouldn't do, | J] It outlines the peace | || missioned officers and first-class en- | listed men in the army, navy, ma-| rine corps and other branches of the | service. | The bill carries $59,500,000. It | gives officers a 10 per cent increase | and enlisted men 20 per cent. The enlisted men’s raise does not apply, | however, to any except “first-class privates.” Mrs. Helen Stokes Awarded Children DENVER, Colo. Feb. 4-—Judge Ben Lindsey has awarded to Mrs. Helen Elwood Stokes, Denver so- ciey leader, permanent custody of her two children. He delivered a scathing arraignment of W. E. D. Stokes, New York millionaire, and their father. T. H. Hebert Dies on Eastern Trip SPOKANE, Feb. 4-T. H. Hebert, and secretary of Kemp | | & Hebert and president of the Cham- |ber of Commerce until a few days Monday night of pneumonia at Kankakee, Ill, accord ing to a telegram received by his brother, H. Ii. lcbert, yesterday. He was on a vacation trip. Fishing From Log, Slips and Drowns was drowned at © waterway, near Elliott Bay Lumber Co. Tues- day when he slipped into the water from a wet log while fishing. Archer lived with Milo ReveM, 3817 19th) S. W. The body was recovered, Is Jury’s Verdict | Guilty of arson was the verdict tarker in rior ‘ooret Tuesday le is al-| “1 to Have set fire to building at 14th ave. N. W. December 14 to collect insurance, Coverall Aprons Attractively Low-priced ‘THE Downstairs Store is well- —— with these popular all-enveloping Aprons — garments that shed new light on the subject of attractive dressing for house- hold duties. HEAVY WHITE MUSLIN APRONS with sailor collar, belt and pockets of plain blue or pink edged with white rick-rack braid, $2.50. APRONS OF STRIPED PERCALE in pink or blue and white, back-fasten- ing style, with elastic shirring at waistline, $2.75. WHITE MUSLIN APRONS with long collar, belt and cuffs edged with rick-rack braid, $2.75. PLAIN WHITE APRONS in _back- fastening style, with wide belt but- toning at both sides and long or short sleeves, $2.75 and $3.00. SLIP-OVER APRONS in dark-blue with stitched-down collar of black- and-white striped material; also with small figures and pin stripes on white grounds, $2.00. OTHER COVERALL APRONS in large sizes, in striped and checked effects, $1.75 and $1.95. BAND APRONS of black and white checked gingham, 65¢. -—THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE The Fashionable Mixtures in Women’s Cashmere Hose at $1.98 Pair ERY smart for wear with Oxfords are these Cashmere Stockings in the tasteful mixtures of Brown, Green and Gray. Sizes 814 to.10, the pair, $1.98. —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE. Boys’ Khaki Knickerbockers, $1.75 WHEN a boy wears these sturdy Khaki Knickerbockers for * play, it will mean quite a saving of wear for his suit-trousers. Sizes 8 to 17, $1.75. CHILDREN’S PLAY SUITS in heavy blue and khaki-color cotton suitings, with high neck and long sleeves or low neck and short sleeves. Sizes 1 to 8 years, $1.50; 10 to 14 years, $1.75. ~THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE, Rubber-cushion Hair Brushes, $1.00 and $1.25 ERVICEABLE and easily cleansed are these Brushes with their good double bristles set in rubber cushions. Moderately priced at $1.00 and $1.25. ~-THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE. Rieger’s Perfumes $1.00 Ounce ELIGHTFUL, true flower odors and refreshing blendings of fragrances are afforded in these Perfumes, among them: Chantilly, Palo Alto Pink, Cali- fornia Locust, Honolulu Bouquet, Musk and Lady Matchless. Attractively priced at $1.00 ounce. Rieger’s Sunset Violet, $1.25 ounce. —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE. Men’s Wool-mixed Underwear Reduced to $1.50 Garment ECAUSE there is not a full range of sizes in these Shirts and Draw- ers they are greatly reduced in price. They are of a durable and comfortable wool mixture in two weights—medium and heavy—fine elastic ribbed weave, with sateen facings. Reduced to $1.50 garment. —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE. FREDERICK & NELSON FIFTH sears AND PINE STREET An Extraordinary Offering of 125 New Wool Jersey Frocks Special $19.85 Tharedey 5 ieee bent shoppers in the Downstairs Store will profit con- siderably by the advantages gained in this favorable pur- chase of Wool Jersey Dresses. Among the advance style-ideas introduced in this purchase are Outstanding pockets to secure the fashionable width at hips. Russian - blouse and coat styles, some of the latter with vestees. Straight-line models girdled with silk cord. Styles with angora trimming at neck, sleeves and bottom. —many of these models with embroidery, soutache braiding or button trimming—in sizes for women and misses. In a wide selection of colors—Copenhagen, Pekin-blue, Light- and Dark-tan, Navy, Slate, Beaver, Taupe, Sand and Green. The Five Dresses Sketched are from this Thursday Offering. Special $19.85. ‘Also in this Purchase: 72 Taffeta Frocks, Special $19.85 —in navy and black, emphasizing the overskirt idea, some with round necks encircled by lace frills. Special $19.85. —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE. Thursday's Candy Special: , vj Mint Lozenges Special 30c Pound 4 Be HE old-fashioned Peppermint and Wintergreen Lozenges —pure and wholesome, specially priced for Thursday at 30¢ pound. —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE, Mill-ends of Ribbons Low-priced at 45c Yard WARDS of 2,300 yards of these Ribbons to sell Thursday at this very low price. Though they are called “Mill Ends,” they are all approximately ten yards in length—sufficient for most uses. Choice of Plain and Flowered Satins, and Taffetas in checks, stripes and floral effects. Excellent values at 45¢ yard. -—THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE. Rogers’ Nickel-silver Tableware Low-priced SIDE from its attrac- tive pattern and_ brilliant finish, this Nickel-silver Ware commends itself for general use on account of its great durability. Having no plating to wear off (white metal throughout) it will keep its good appearance indefinitely. The “Westerly” pattern pictured is available in: Knives and Forks, set of six, $3.50. Table Spoons, set of six, $1.30. Dessert Spoons, set of six, $1.15. Teaspoons, set of six, 65¢+ om powNsTAIRS STORE. 10-inch Embroideries 10c Yard ‘A VERY low price for these attractive Embroideries, with their well-worked pat- terns and firm scal- loped edges. In 10-inch width, 10¢ yard. THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE. Trimmed Hats at $5.00 Make a Brilliant Display Full of Economies for Downstairs Store Shoppers ‘TRIMMED Millinery of such merit is not often encountered at $5.00, particularly so early in the season. In style and trimming these Hats cover a variety of effects. They are of glossy lisere and hemp straws, in Broad-brim Styles Chin-chin Sailors Turban Shapes and others, with edges sometimes bound with ribbon, and often with contrasting Georgette or straw facing — trimmed with ribbons, flowers, embroidery and fruit clusters. The Sketch Shows Two Hats from This Display Exceptional values, all, at $5.00. —THE. DOWNSTAIRS STORE. 60 Georgette and | Messaline Blouses Reduced to $4.95 HIS underpriced collection offers values just as unusual in fluffy, lace-trimmed, tucked and embroidered Georgette Blouses (white and flesh- color) as in Plaid and Plain-color Mes- saline Waists in tailored style, or Cos- tume Blouses of navy, black, maroon or plum-color Georgette, embroidered in yarn motifs. Sizes 36 to 46. Re- duced to $4.95. —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE. Smart New Veilings — 50c to $1.00 Yard 6 yi Spring Hats may be all the more charming, here are new ar- — rivals in Veilings, featuring novelty- — mesh and chenille-spotted effects, in — Black, Brown, Navy, Purple and Taupe. — Priced at 50¢, 65¢, 75¢, 85¢ and $1.00 yard. _ 1 powNsTAIRS STORE. Children’s Taped Union Suits, 85c wr light fleece lining for com- 5 fort and taped reinforcements for serviceability, these Union Suits are well-adapted to the needs of children between the ages of 2 and 12 years. eIn ankle length, with high neck and long sleeves, 85¢. —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE. Cups and Saucers 6 for $1.75 Exceptional- ly good values are featured in Saucers of good quality white China. In two patterns—pink and green floral arrangement as pictured, and a dainty holly leaf border. Set of six, $1.75. —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE.