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“LOST” BOY AAS ORGY -OF READING Roams the Seven Seas (in Books) as Frantic Mother ‘and Police Search BY FRED L. BOALT ~ ( remember the black wharves y ‘and the slips, And the sea tides tossing free; -And the Spanish sailors with bearded lips, And the beauty and mystery of the ships, And the magic of the sea, And the voice of that wayward Gray, 12, left home at ‘Wednesday afternoon, The next ra. Gray reported the dis to the police. Then she Gray, in natural if penitent and hung up. : its hand at woodworking. But even his interest in wood. _ working flagged when hunger clam ‘ @red. Besides he is a perfectly nor- imal boy and he was getting home. wick for his mother. But now he has been scolded and Petted and forgiven by a mother who doves him but doesn’t understand Bim in the least. Mother's never doy ORCHESTRA OF 45 IN FAMILY Musical Talent Runs to Third id Generation WALTHAM CROSS, Eng. Sept. 31.—Here's a family so large it has An orchestra of 45 pieces within its eircle! Mr. and’Mrs. G. C. Heathcote are heads of a family of five sons, four @aughters, 33 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, | Between 3 them they play 45 instruments, sev a an granddaughters playing the or- gan, pianoforte and violin, and two @reat-grandchildren the organ. Idea Was Good, but Very Fragile 4VASHINGTON, Sept, 17.—Hoot- ers who decide to ship their Whisky in egg shells should mark Phe cases “handle with care.” When @ crate broke at a West Virginia Station an illegal odor filled the air. A prohibition inspector discovered that the eggs had been carefully Blown and filled with whisky. The @pertures were vealed with cement. |. Germany Advocates y ° A ‘National Athletics BERLIN, Sept. 17. — Germany Plans to create a special government department of athletics and sports to build up scientifically and syste matically the young generation which ‘was greatly weakened by privations during the ™y: » -|Germany was doing in the {the fields are regularly sung to as | Here's a real 15-cent sport! Has a 15-cent imported paper suit from Germany, cane and | everything. This suit was) imported by the government to show manufacturers what way of lowering living costs by making clothes out of paper. Britishers Now Call: Americans | -Goods ‘Pricers’ WASHINGTON, Sept, 17—The || theory that alcohol addicts have become candy eaters is not based || on fact, according to Walter -C. Hughes, of the National Confec tioners’ association. In the list of industries benefited by pro- || hibition, he says, the candy in- || dustry stands fifth, those ahead of it being savings banks, soft || drinks, ice eréam and moving |) pictures, Plays Piano for 56 Hours—Breaks Down | LONDON, Sept. 17.—Charlea F. Whatham played the plano continu- | | ously for 56 hours, and then became | | ill. He's going to try next time to play 100 hours and create a new | world's record, He Was Booked for “Eternity Junction” | LONDON, Sept. 17.—"I think of booking to Eternity Junction.» On ar-| rival there I'll ask the station master | on which line he will dispatch me—| to H. or H.” This note was found on | & Walworth man found dead in his bedroom, with a gas tube in his| mouth. Doggone It, Girls! Just Read This One} ROME, & 17-—Acoerding to re. ports here, Crown Prince Carol, of | Rumania, who has just finished a | tour in America, is engaged to Prin cess Mafalda, of Savoy In France the oxen that work In| an encouragement to exertion, “THE FINAL WORD “So your wife has left you?” “Yes, about four days ago.” “What did she say when she went?” “Is my hat on straight?” TheBonMarché sid THE SEATTLE STAR ESTABLISHED 1890 ‘Every Saturday Is Children’s Day at the Children’s Favorite Store For years the Bon Marche has made a special feature of the Children’s Sections on Saturday because that is the one day of the week when mother and the kiddies.can shop together, Tomorrow these savings will welcome you: Girls’ Warm School Coats Neat, Smart Models in Heavy Coatings Girls’ School Coats that offer style and protection from the weather, at @ modest cost, These coats, as sketched, are shown in héavy coatings and mix- tures in blues and browns. Made with set-in sleeves, full belts, serviceable pockets, convertible or fur collars. . Neatly trimmed with pleats or buttons. Priced from $12.95 to $29.50 ee a =)" 3 Regulation Wool Serge Dresses $10.95 All-wool storm serge makes these regulation School Dresses for girls. In pleated skirt style with set-in breast pockets, full belt with set-on pockets, and tailored cuffs. The sailor collars and cuffs are finished with rows of white silk braid. Finished with silk sailor tie. In sizes from 8 to 14 years, , DAUGHTER SHOP—SECOND FLOOR The Happy School Girl Needs New Shoes All-brown Calf Shoes for growing girls, on a comfortable, girlish last, with good weight welt soles and sensible heel. Sizes 24% to 8—$9.50. The same Shoe, with a perforated tip » and cloth top to match—in all sizes— at $8.00. This is the season for Gym Shoes— we have them in all sizes, Priced from $1.75 to $2.25. y Lace Shoes in misses’ sizes, with broad toe and sensible heel —sizes 11144 to 2—$6.50. Misses’ Shoes in dark brown, with medium broad toes, with stitched tip and modified broad heel—for dress or school wear. Sizes 114; to 2—$6.00. Heavy’ School Shoes in brown, built over a foot-form last. Sizes 84% to 11 —$6.50. ME Buy Clothes With a Smile Instead of a Frown , Here Are Savings of $5.50 to $25.50 Talk about grin-grippers! Such savings as these on a suit of Bon Marche clothes should receive an enthusiastic welcome from every well-dressed man in Seattle. Now get this straight! 4 These savings didn’t just happen—WE MADE ’EM! We're heartily sick and tired of high prices —so are you— and we’ve simply taken it upon ourselves to shake clothing ‘prices down to a lower level. Here’s the result:, Men’s Fine Suits Formerly $55.00 to $75.00 _ Reduced to $49.50 And What We’ve Done for the Men We’ve Done for the Boys All Boys’ Suits Formerly $25.00 to $35.00 Are Now $19.75 ‘(With the exception of Wool o’West Suits) Rubbers in All Sizes for Women anid Children ; SHOE SHOPS—OPPER 3 FLOOR , a ae wee ata onto We Shoes ‘for Boys Who Are “Always on the Go” aie Black Reindeer Blucher Shoes for school boys—heavy sole, broad an . Sizes 1 to 6-—$5.00 Rubbers in All Sizes for Boys BOYS’ SHOE SHOP—LOWER MAIN FLOOR Smart Hosiery for Women Thread Silk Stockings $1.80 Women's Seamless Silk Stockings with double heel and toe, deep hem top of silk liske—in plain and drop-stitch effects. In black, brown and white, Silk and Fiber Stockings $1.35 Semi-fashioned Silk and Fiber Stockings with reinforced sole, heel and toe— splendid wearing qualities. In white or black, Wool Stockings for Oxford Wear Wool Stockings in plain colors as well as wool and Silk-mixed Stockings in sport styles of heather and two-toned effects. Priced from 75¢ to $3.25 a pair. STOCKING SECTION—UPPER MAIN FLOOR New Models in Imported and Domestic Gloves Two-clasp Lambskin Gloves, over- seam style; black, white or tan—$3.00. Kid Gloves, two--clasp overseam style; tan, white or gray-—$3.50. Perrin’s Imported French Kid Gloves in two-clasp overseam or pique style, in white, gray, tan, beaver and mode— $4.50. Kasan Cape one-clasp Gloves, full Pique sewn, in tan, brown, gray or bea- Biarritz Gloves in slip-on style, with self or contrasting backs, brown or white—$5.00, Strap-wrist Gloves in black, brown, gray or tan—$6.00. Elbow-length White Kid Gloves, dver- seam style—$6.50, Mocha Gauntlets, strap wrist, with pique seams—$8.50, ver—$4.50. Arabian Velvet Mocha Gloves in Twelve-button Mocha Gloves, pique one-clasp, pique sewn, brown, gray, seam, in sand or beaver—$10.50, GLOVE SECTION—UPPER MAIN FLOOR Home-Cooked Foods Are Our Hobby Special 40c Lunch | Delicatessen Specials ,, , Famous Apple Butter from Puyallup Veal Cutlets) and J'¢tatoes and Sumner—Special 14¢ a Ib, Sliced Tomatoes Bon Marche Pork Sausage—Special _ | B2¢ a Ib Bread and Butter Green Apple Pie Kippered Salmon, extra choice—28¢ d a Ib. Tea, Coffee or Milk Mild Washington Cream Cheese— 32¢ a Ib. Bon Marche Weiners—Special 20¢ a Ib. We carry a full line of the famous Paul's jams at special prices. DELICATESSEN—UPPER MAIN FLOOR Our Coffee Is Better Than Ever—2 Lbs. 90c We are now able to get better green coffee for roasting—hence the improve- ment in our already good coffee. FOOD SHOPS—UPPER MAIN FLOOR * Full Weight Loaves of Bread—10c and 15c Because we did some careful merchandising in the flour market we are able to offer you our superlative Bread at these prices on Saturday. Two-layer Cakes—extra large—50¢. Butterhorns on Saturday—4 for 25¢ BAKERY—UPPER MAIN FLOOR beaver—at $4.50. | 0-JOY DEMONSTRATION Let us show you how to make your custard without eggs. UPPER MAIN FLOOR Ba MEN'S AND BOYS’ CLOTHES SHOP—UPPER MAIN FLOOR ‘TheBon Marché | THE BON MARCHE RGAIN BASEMENT Better Than Ever Another Shoe Sale—and It’s a Humdinger Women’s Suede Shoes for $3.49 Pair —They are in A and B widths only, but all sizes are here from 214 to 7. —Good-looking Shoes of fieldmouse suede—high top, lace style, with Louis heels —exceptionally good values, and only $3.49, BOY’S SUITS —Very Special Values —of good wool materials —and well tailored $9.85 —If you are interested in getting the best value for your money you'll find the Basement the place to buy that Boy's Suit. —Made in snappy belted models, and both’ the coat and knickers are fully lined; sizes 8 to 17 years. Mothers Who Have Girls’ Coats to Bay Will Be Glad te Know of These Girls’ Coats Excellent Values at $12.95 and $14.50 —As soon as you see the Coats you will agree they are excellent values for the money—the materials, the linings and the tailoring are all of the better sort. —Made of sturdy wool mixtures, trim- med with buttons—lined with a good grade of sateen—$12.50. —Others have fur collars and are half- lined—sizes 8 to 14, Boys’ Knickers—Special $1.75 and $2,15 —-For $1.75 you will find Knickers of sturdy wool mixtures in dark colors—very durable and satisfactory for school wear. —For $2.15 there are heavy corduroys and wool mixtures that are unusually good, and are fine for school wear. Fountain Special for Saturday Sterling’s Home-made Beef Tamales, Piping Hot, with Bread and Butter—13c Cream of Tomato Soup with Long Branch Wafers—5c Marshmallow Nut Sundae—13c (Plus tc War Tax) BARGAIN BASEMENT UPPER MAIN FLOOR A New Showing of Smart Fall Hats at $4.95 Lots of new styles to choose from— hats suitable for old and young are here, maniaibs Girls’ Cotton Stockings Seconds—25c Pair —Fine-ribbed Black Cotton Stockings scaly slightly imperfect)—sizes 6 to V2 7 SRE As