The Seattle Star Newspaper, September 9, 1920, Page 16

¥ FRANCE IS POSTPONED Municipal League to Probe Firing of Port Executive Secretary Fina} action on the abolition of the Post of executive secretary of the port commission was indefinitely Postponed Wednesday by the port commissioners. ‘The move to abolish the office of executive secretary was aimed at C J. France, present incumbent, whose dismissal was sought by Commis sioners Lippy and Lincoin on the grounds of his purported radical Jeanings, James A. Haight, representing the Municipal league, requested that the commission defer action until his Association should submit a report on the subject Without argument ‘the matter was pat over indefinitely. Commissioners Lippy and Lincoln @eclined to discuss the postpone | ment. ‘Commissioner Christensen, who ‘haa opposed the attempt to get rid +} and strong as Jack Cassidy, about it that I never appreciate ‘oni Mra, Cassidy around her chum, “You poor thing? she sald, “But everybody can't have a husband tke Jack, Marriage wouldn't be no fall ure if they was all like him. These discontened wives you hear about-— what they need is & man to come home and kick their slats in once a week, and then make It up In Kisser, and chocolate creama That'd give ‘em some interest In life. What I want is & masterful man that slugs you when he's jagged and huga you |when he ain't jagged. Preserve me | from the man that ain't got the sand to do neither!" | Mra, Pink sighed, The hallways were suddenty filled with sound, The door flew open at | the kick of Mr, Casddy, His arma were occupied with bundies, Mame few and hung about his neck. Her |sound eye sparkled with the love light that shines in the eye of the | Maort maid when she recovers con sciousness in the hut of the wooer who bas stunned and dragged her | there, “Hello, old girl! shouted Mr, Cus sidy. He shed his bundles and lifted her off her feet in a mighty hug. “I |got tickets for Barnum & Bailey's and if you'll bust the string of one of them bundies I guess you'll find that silk wailst-——why, good eve- ning, Mrs. Fink—I didn’t see you at | Cheat, How's old Mart coming along?" “He's very well, Mr. | thanks,” said Mra. Fink. “T must be going along up now, Mart'll be home for supper soon. I'll bring you down that pattern you wanted to morrow, Mame.” Mrs. Fink went up to her flat and had & little cry. It was a meaning tems cry, the kind of cry that only & woman knows about, a cry from no particular cause, altogether an absurd cry; the most transient and the most hopeless ery in the reper jtory of grief. Why had Martin never thrashed her? He was as big Did he not care for her at all? He never quarreied; he came home and lounged about, ailent, gtum, idle, He |was a fairly good provider, but he ignored the spices of life Mrs. Fink's ship of dreame wae becalmed) Her captain ranged be sipped an arm Camidy— .}tween plum duff and his hammock. If only he wouk! shiver his timbers or stump his foot on the quarter. deck now and then! And she had thought to mil so merrily, touching at ports in the Delectable Isles! But now, to vary the figure, she was ready to throw up the sponge, tired out, without @ scratch to show for Mra, Fink, who had striven over it. “M-mapyep,” grunted Mr. Pink After supper he gathered bis news papers to read, He sat in his stock ing feet. Arise, wome new Dante, and sing me the befitting corner of perdition for the man who s#itteth in the house in hin stockinged feet, Sisters of Pationce who by reason of ties or duty have endured it In silk, yarn, cotton, Lisle thread or woolen—does not the new canto belong? ‘The next day was Labor Day, The occupations of Mr, Cassidy and Mr. Fink ceased for one passage of the aun, Labor, triumphant, would pa rade and otherwine disport Iteelf, Mra Fink took Mra, Cassidy's pat torn down early, Even her damaged eye managed to emit a holiday gleam, Jack was fruitfully penitent, and there was a hilarious scheme for the day afoot, with parks and plo nics and Pilsner tn it. A rising, indignant jealouny seized Mrs. Fink as she returned to her Mat above, Oh, happy Mame, with her bruises and her quick-following balm! But was Mame to have @ monopoly of happiness? Surely Martin Fink was ax good a man as Jack Cassidy, Waa hin wife to Ko always unbelabored and uncarnased? A sudden, brilliant, breatheleas idea came to Mrs. Vink, She would show Mame that there were husbands as | able to use their fists and perhaps to be as tender afterward as any Jack, ‘The holiday promised to be a nom mal one with the Finks, Mra, Fink had the stationary washtubs in the kitchen filled with a two weeks’ waah that had been soaking overnight. Mr, Fink eat in his stockinged feet reading 4 newspaper, Thus Labor Day presaged to speed. Jealousy surged high in Mrs. Fink's heart, and higher «till surged an audacious resolve. If her man would not strike her—if he would not so far prove his manhood, his prerogative and hin interest in con Jugal affairs, be must be prompted to hie duty, Mr, Fink Bt hi» pipe and peace fully rubbed an ankle with a stock Inged toe, He reponed in the state of matrimony like a lump of unblended suet in a pudding. This was his level Elysium—to ait at ase vicariously sirdling the world in print amid the wifely splashing of suds and the agreeable ameiln of breakfast dishes departed and dinner ones to come. Many Kieas were far from hig mind; but the furthest one was the thought of beating his wife. Mrs. Fink turned on the hot water and set the washboards in the suda Up from the flat below came the gay laugh of Mra. Cassidy. It sounded Uke a taunt, a flaunting of her own happiness in the face of the un slagged bride above. Now was Mra Fink's time. Suddenly she turned tke « fury upon the man reading. “You lazy loafer! she cried, “must n that instant she felt a thrill for him such as she bad not many a day, Kise up, Martin Fink, and come into your kingdom! Oh, she muat feel the weight of hin hand now—just to show that he cared-just to show that he cared! Mr, Fink sprang to his foot— Magmic caught him again on the jaw with a wide swing of her other hand. She closed her eyes in that fearful, blinwful moment before his blow should come-—ahe whispered hia name to herself-—-ahe leaned to the expected shock, hungry for it. In the flat below Mr, Caanidy, with a shamed and contrite face, was pow. dering Mame's eye in preparation for their junket, From the flat above came the sound of a woman'n voice, high-raised, a bumping, & stumbling and a shuffling, a chair overturned unmistakable sounds of domestic con flict “Mart and Mag scrapping™ ex postulated Mr. Casidy “Didn't know they ever indulged. Shall I trot up and see if they need a sponge holder?” One of Mrs. Camidy’s eyes sparkled like a diamond. The other twinkled at leant like paste. “Oh, ob,” she maid softly, and with cut apparent meaning, in the fem- inine ejaculatory manner, “I won- der if—wonder if! Wait, Jack, Un I go up and see,” Up the stairs she sped. As her foot struck the hallway above out from the kitchen door of her flat wildly flounced Mra, Fink. “Oh, Maggie,” cried Mrs, Cassidy, In a delighted whisper; “did he? Oh, did he?" Mrs, Fink ran and laid her face upon her chum's shoulder and sob bed hopelesaly, Mra Casidy took Maggie's face between her hands and lifted it gent: ly, Toarstained it waa, flushing and palms, but ita velvety, pinkand- white, becomingty freckled surface was unseratched, unbruised, un- marred by the reereant fist of Mr. Pink, “Tel me, Maggie,” pleaded Mame, “or I'll go in there and find out, What was it? Did he burt you~ what did he dot Mrs, Fink's face went down again deapairingly on the bosom of her friend. “For God's mke dont open that door, Mame,” she sobbed. “And don't ever tell nobody—keep it under your hat. He—he never touched me, and —he'e—oh, Gawd-—he's washin’ the clothes—he's washin’ the clothes! Is Under Arrest LOB ANGELES, Sept. 9.-—Charged with the larceny of $89,000 in the/ alleged activities of swindlers here, Otis B. Berry, a former Hollywood bank cashier, haa been arrested on & grand jury indictment. Berry was charged on four counts, MEETS HUSBAND THOUGHT HANGED Woman Asks for Protection and Alimony LONDON, Sept. %—For eight years Mra, Alice Playfoot lived in the belief that her husband was the man hanged here for the famous “Hrides in the Bath Murders.” She saw him on the street here a few days Ago. Mrn Playfoot’s story, told in court when she appeared for protection, from her former husband, is perhaps without parallel in Scotland Yard's annals of “mistaken identity.” LEGALLY SEPARATED YEARS AGO The Playfoots were legally reper: ated years ago, While she wan fl in bed, a than called Bmlth, wae ar rested and charged with a peculiarly atrocious crime, called the “Brides in the Bath Murders” His specialty was to break into a bathroom of newly married woman and kill her, Mrs. Playfoot identified Smith's newspaper picture as that of her former husband. She visited the Pentonville prison yard and from a distance identified Smith as her hu» band. Smith was convicted and hanged, THEN SHE PASSED HIM ON THE STREET “I have seen a wax figure of Smith im Mme, Tussaud's Chambers of Hor. rors, too.” said Mra. Playfoot, “and I was certain it was Playfoot. Then the other day I pasaed him on the | street! “I thought at first he was a ghost, but I recognized him by a scar over hin eye. He muttered something. “I saw him again, and again he muttered. Now I want a claim for non-payment of alimony, not be cause I expect to get it, but to keep ee ee en I'm afraid of im.” WANT LICENSE ON CABARETS Council Safety Committee Makes Recommendation ‘That cabareta, soft drink estab- Ushments and card rooms should be Heensed by the city was the recom tMmendation made Wednesday by the public safety committee of the coun- efl. Councitmen declared, howeyer, that it In not unlikely that soft drink places will te egceepted from the Ucense requirement. Councilman Robert E. Hesketh an- nounced that he was studying) methoda used by other cities in hand- | Ung card rooms, caburets and soft drink establishments, Thin data will THE BON MARCHE RGAIN BASEMENT Women’s and Growing Girls’ Shoes at 50 Different Styles—All High Shoes— and Wonderful Values at $2.69 It’s the entire line of an Eastern wholesale job- ber, and includes splendid shoes for street, business, school, house and dress wear, also some comfort shoes. Sizes from 2 1-2 to 8, in black, brown, white, gray and field mouse, and in all widths. EXTRA SPACE I work my arms off washing and tolling for the ugly likes of you? Are you a man or are you @ kitchen bound?" Mr. Fink dropped his paper, mo tloniean from surprise. She feared that he would not strike-—that the Provocation had been insufficient. She leaped at him and struck him flercely in the face with her clenched be placed before the license commit. tee which will pass upon the pro- State of Maine Has posed regulations. 767,996 Population| rue ArromTent oF rnos. WASHINGTON, Sept. 9-—The cen-|L. Hammer and Thomas Kidwell aa wus bureau today announced the fol-| traveling freight agenta of the Chi- jowing 1920 population: cago, Burlington & Quincy railroad State of Maine, 767,996. Increase|ia announced by George L. Smith, in since }, 26,625, or 3.6 per cent. charge of the Seattle headquarters. ‘ Economy Friday Extra-Size Silk Jersey Petticoats at $6.95—at $7.95 A selection of stunning styles exquisitely made. In all the bright and dark street colors, in straight or flounced styles. Sizes 50 to 62 hip—in all lengths. PETTICOAT LANE—SECOND FLOOR Milanese Silk Gloves Reduced to $1.00 An exceptional reduction for Economy Friday brings you these fine Silk Gloves at a low price. In_two-clasp style with self or contrasting backs, double finger tips. In gray, tan, brown and white. GLOVE SECTION—UPPER MAIN FLOOR “Economy Friday” Touches the Baby Sho ODDS AND ENDS FOR THE BABY AT REDUCED PRICES —23 Koverall Aprons, pink and blue checks, reduced to 65¢. —17 Play Suits reduced to 95¢. —One lot of Novelty Dresses reduced to $3.25. —One lot of Novelty Dresses reduced to $4.50. —19 Pinning Blankets reduced to 65¢. ~—23 Outing Gertrudes reduced to 50¢. —21 Seersucker Play Suits reduced to $1.45. —17 pairs Black Kid Shoes reduced to 95¢. —4 Kindergarten Suits reduced to $2.50. —11 Crepe Creepers reduced to $1.25. BABY SHOP—SECOND FLOOR ‘TheBon Marché AGAIN-—“Economy Friday” and Big Savings at The Bon Marche Watch for “Economy Friday”—it’s a day of genuine savings for thrifty Seattle- ites—and gives you a chance to economize on seasonable merchandise for all the family. Notice special prices below: Lingerie Blouses Reduced to $1.95 Lingerie Blouses of batiste, of voile, of organ- die. In all-white or with colored collar and cuffs. Made in sport or fancy styles. BLOUSE SECTION—SECOND FLOOR Girls’ and Boys’ Cotton Stockings Reduced to 25c a Pair Fine ribbed Cotton Stockings for girls, and heavy ribbed Stockings for boys, with reinforced heel and toe, elastic top—in black only. Sizes from 6 to 91% are in this lot, but not every size in both styles. Women’s White Cotton Stockings 35¢ * Women’s fine Cotton Stockings with double heel and toe, with deep hem top; sizes 814 to 10—in white only —35c a pair. STOCKING SECTION—UPPER MAIN FLOOR Women’s Light-Weight Union Suits Specially Priced—75c Economy Friday calls forth this special offering of Women’s Union Suits in regulation band top or bodice style, with shell or tight knee. in pink or white—special at 75c a pair. KNIT UNDERWEAR SECTION—UPPER MAIN FLOOR “Economy Friday” Smiles on the China Section Odds and Ends of Haviland China—$2.50 Each A small lot of Haviland China in white and gold dinnerware, including covered dishes, meat platters, sugar bowls and other desirable pieces. None delivered at this price. Dinner Plates—Siightly Imperfect—10c Each Semi-porcelain Dinner Plates in a variety of pretty border decorations, None delivered at this price. CHINAWARE SBCTION—FOURTH FLOOR NEG PAREN I TF 1 MT aOR Ye Lingerie Gowns, Special at $1.39 Made of excellent quality lingerie cloth in slip- over style, Empire yokes. Trimmed with lace, embroidery insertion, lace edges and ribbon beading. LINGERIE SECTION—SECOND FLOOR & le e Copyright Fiction 2 5 2,374 Volumes, each .. .. Hundreds of good titles to choose from—and many of them in original bindings. Some are war books—others are books that you will be glad to add to your own library or lay aside for gifts at Christmas time. SHOPPING BOOTH—UPPER MAIN FLOOR BOOK SECTION—LOWER MAIN FLOOR “Economy Friday’’ and Fabric Floor Join Forces 33-Inch Pongee Reduced to $1.10 a Yard All-Silk Pongee, serviceable quality, in natural colors with contrasting stripe—suitable for dresses, waists and skirtings. 36-Inch Silk Poplins $1.35 a Yard Satin Striped Silk Poplins in nice quality, for dresses, waists or separate skirts. 36-Inch Black Taffeta $1.45 Yard Black Chiffon Taffeta in durable fine weave, in black only—suitable for all dress uses. FABRIC FLOOR (THIRD) Madras Shirting at 45c Yard Madras Shirting in lengths from 1 to 5 yards, 30 to 36 inches wide, in neat stripes and figures. Outing Flannel at 30c Yard Outing Flannel, 26 inches wide, in lengths to 12 yards—pink or blue stripes. , WASH GOODS SECTION—THIRD FLOOR DRESSES at $19.75 Serges, Taffetas and Tricotines Wonderful values, in Navy, Black and Brown. In many styles—all good. All specially purchased—with the ex- ception of a small lot of Taffetas greatly reduced in price. Sizes 16 to 44. : 150 White Wash Skirts; were $2.25 to $3.95, now $1.50. “Economy Friday”’ In the Consolidated Shoe Shop With the Children’s, Women’s and Growing Girls’ Shoe Shops now consolidated in one location on tne Upper Main Floor, you will find it much more conven- ient, as well as economical, to buy your footwear av the Bon Marche. Children’s White Shoes—in high or low styles— these are the ends of broken lines and are put on sale on Economy Friday at prices ranging from $2.85 to $4.15. Sizes from 8% to 1. Misses’ Shoes Reduced to $3.95 Broken lines in Misses’ Patent or Calf Shoes, in lace or button style—sizes 1114 to 2. Odd Lots of Play Shoes Reduced —Odds and ends of Children’s Dress and Play Shoes in plain colors or two-toned effects. Sizes from 8lg to 11. Priced from $2.45 to $4.15. Final Clearance Women’s White Shoes $4.35 All-white Low Shoes in canvas or kid are included in this clearance—in Pump or Oxford styles, with low or high heels—mostly large sizes in the lot. Growing Girls’ Shoes Reduced to $5.85 Growing Girls’ Patent Mary Janes, made with welt sole and sensible low heel. Growing Girls’ Oxfords in black or b i medium toe and sensible heél, ee Women’s Pumps and Oxfords Reduced BE all meee in rn sive tat a good selection in Yomen’s Pumps and Oxfords of patent } calf, black kid, black calf, — oe Sizes in the lot range from 1% to 9, Reduced prices range from $4.65 to $8.35. SHOE SHOPS—UPPER MAIN FLOOR