The Seattle Star Newspaper, September 17, 1920, Page 4

a AMBLING REASES IN SEATTLE Gambling for Big Stakes Has Fallen Off Since Prohibition Came TProntbition of whisky, wines and has had little or no effect on ing thruout the United States, police authorities in 19 cities. Replying to the question whether was a decrease or increase of such as race track betting. playing, crap shooting and the Rine cities showed increase tn nine decrease, while Police) W. H. Searing, of Seattle, said MAUD FROM MISSOURI |; STAGING COMEBACK IN ARMY WAGON WORK SAN ANTONIO, Tex., Sept. 17. —The army mule is staging a comeback, Drastic steps are being taken im the southern department of the U. 8 army, headquarters at San Antonio, for the restoration of the old methods of transportation |} used before the war emergency, accomting to Col. A. BE Saxton, adjutant. Cutting down expenses and inability to get parts for some of the automobiles at the camp are given as the reasons for the revival of the mule, Colonel Saxton is expecting the horse and mule drawn wagons to be used for routine work while leaving the motor drawn vehicles for quick transportation, oreage here. Polloe declare most ar | Fests In the last r have been race track and crap blers, SAN FRANCISCO—Gambling has Increased “heavily” here in the past) 12 months, police said. Dice, poker, Chinese lotteries and race track bet- ting have been the subjects of most frequently raided “parties” WASHINGTON — Proximity of race tracks to Washington have made betting the chief form of gam- jing here, police said. Generally speaking, however, they said, gam- bitag has shown “a marked™ doe crease In the past year, INDIANAPOLIS — Chief Jerry Kinney, of the local police, declared gaming has increased here in the +; past year. Crap shooting leads all other forms of amusement, he said.| Sextet of milkmaids from first act of Ralph Dunbay's production “Robin Hood.” ‘There have been few poker * | raided, ATLANTA—*Missiaaipp! marbles” | "7 come 1%” or just pigin craps have furnished most of the amusement in Atlanta, where gambling has de creased tn the period since prohibi. tion, said the chief of police. Mont of the “arrestees” have been ne groea, ST. PAUL—There are practically , |e gambling “joints” in St. Paul and gambling here has “greatly de creased, police say. Numerous raids on slot machines, poker games and the like have “cleared ‘em all out.” | they declared. DALLAS—Most ef the gambling here recently has been among no groes and workers in neighboring oi! fielia, The “amusement™ hag seen Quite a slack, however, police my Police have heard reports of fabulous gums said to have been won or lost | tin the course of an evening's sitting around a “pair of bones,” but few arrests have been mada COLUMBUS — Police bere have been carrying on a campaign against gambling in any form, and as @ re sult there has & noticeable de crease In gamifig. There have been several recent raids on downtown “mushroom” joints, however. SAN ANTONIO—Poker and crape lead in popularity here as “ruffneck” gambling amusementa, while dom noes flourish tn the clube and homes. {Om the whole, however, there bas For beauty: a grand piano The crowning glory of a home is its grand piano. How the rest of the furniture groups about it, yields place to it, draws dignity from it, until the whole setting becomes one of charm and interest! Whether your home small or great, there will glorify it. We have a wonderful collection of grand pianos on our floors this week. You are cordially invited to them, Do not let your home remain marred by the “wrong” piano Tacoma Spokane - of risk. is simple ot splendid, is a grand piano that come in and study Portiand Florodora Has Not the Only Sextette * # Witness the Milkmaids of Robin Hood Somehow or other, the word sextet | has always been associated with that famous musical comedy, “Florodora,” and even to the extent that the pubd- lic has more oF leas looked upon the original “Filorodora” sextet an the first such famous gathering to ap pear on the American stage, how: ever, they are mistaken, for long be- fore “Florodora” wan even thought Old Sol Hatches Out Three Bantams CHICO, Cal, Sept, 17.—In Edwin A. Hendrix's poultry yard are three bantam chicks who haven't any oth- or mama or papa than Old Sol. They were hatched out by the heat of the sun, and are “doing nicely.” Victor, aged 9, cached his eee» in hin hat, put them under the house, and then forgot about them. Three werks later he found three chicks in his hat, brought to life by the steady heat of Chico’s summer. y ‘ E VOTE, SO— WHY NOT SMOKE KANSAS CITY, Sept “we Yote, so why not amoke,” asked Mra Dorothy Hufstedker in court against her husband, whom she accused of using force in an effort to “break her” of the habit of smoking. The court ruled that it was no worse for & woman to smoke than for her husband. Extra! L. A. Raises Biggest Radish Ever LOS ANGELES, Sept. 17—Horse radish? No elephant radish, That's what was rained by Mra Marie Melchers of San Fernado valley, who lugged Into the chamber of com- meree @ radish ex-humed from her garden weighing 4 pounds, and measuring 17 inches in length. Mrs. Melchers’ radishes are so big she feeds them to her pigs. | NeDoagal -fouthwick GIRLS! Attractive, New Autumn Apparel e?, Blouse Sweaters $8.95 "yi and cuffs—these THE SEATTLE STAR There's Simply No Way to Beat H.C.L BACRAMENTO, Sept. 17.~ | fore against ole H.C. 1. and are go- ing out into the garden to eat worms? No, you're not. Thon.) Stratos tried it, and got arrested. He was found digging up worms from the capitol grounds and eating | them. Watchman Jas. Knapp sent him to the city jail on vagrancy | charge. | KRON TO GET ITS | SATURDAY NIGHTS AKRON, ©. Sept, 17.—Prompects of getting a bath in Akron are look ing brighter. A resolution providing $25,000 for @ public bathhouse is now before tha, counctl. “Bossy” Goes Along to Furnish the Milk CARSON CITY, Nev. Sept. 17.—~ All the comforts of home were en- joyed by an auto camping party | coming from Utah. Fresh milk for the kiddies was on tap from a cow! being hauled in a trailer behind the machine, Bossy was unloaded and parked in the greensward overnight Bhe seemed to enjoy the outing, and her bosts reported that she had been giving her usual offering of milk Epilepsy? You needn't, an the Kosine Treat ment for Dpilepry or Fits has for 20 years successfully combated this dread disease, It will relieve you, toning up your nervewracked sys tem, driving out this wretched mal- ady> Kosine will tone, strengthen and renew the whole nervous ays. tem Prevents return attacks if taken in time. ~ Large bettie, $2 Money cheerfuly re- funded tf you are not satisfied. Write today for free treatise on Epilepsy. Kozine Company, 1116 15th BL N. W., Washington, D. 0. Bold by Swift's Pharmacy, Cor Second Ave and Pike St. a aor os 8 # FRASER PATERSON Co Special Price Basement Exceptional Savings on the Following Items: Saturday (ay New Fall Hats | or $4.95 —An exceptionally attractive variety of styles and colors. Hats suitable for young women, and matron. Excellent values at this low price for Saturday. —Baeerment Mi of, the milk maids’ sextet In “Robin | Hood” had become famous thruout the country, The recent revival of the famous Reginald de Koven comic | opera has brought again to light the gathering of six pretty maidens who delighted our fathers 25 yeare ago. The charm’ of Reginald de Koven's music in as fresh today as when it Was first enjoyed, 25 years ago, and Chorus Cutie to Wed King’s Son LONDON, Sept. 11.—A wife of one | of the saflors on the royal yacht | Victoria told the fortune of King | George of England by @ Geck of | carda, She told him he woul! live to be §T; would die in California; | | within anether 20 years he would give up his throne the prince of Wales and would have « chorus girl an @ daughter-inlaw. The cards did not my which one of the king's sons would marry the girt Road Js Poor So ; “ He Builds His Own FINDLAY, ©O. Sept. 17.—Unabie | to persuade township trustees to inm- Prove a road in front of his home| in Cass township, George Smith is building a road of his own on bis/ your name and age plainly. land just Inside the fence, for a die tance of 80 roda. “No A ° 5 Boys’ Sweaters il read Che sgn bay pasate to post 1 0 Prizes’; Girls’ Sweaters The winners of will be announced in Mac- Metal Planes to Dougall-Southwick’s advertisement, Sunday, Septem- Wage Aerial War'||] et 26. Bring in your story tomorrow! * WASHINGTON, Sept. 17—Ratties iesccceses| MeDougall-/outhwick the dialog by Harry B. Smith fe as sparkling now ae it waa then, It has stood the acid test of time, because it in @ real work of art, and the genius which inspired it should gratify the pride of every American, “Robin Hood” will be presen’ here all next week, starting Sunday, at the Metropolitan theatre, by the fame cast that received the pralcer of Eastern critica, TOMORROW (Saturday, September 18th) Is the Last Day of Our Boys’ and Girls’ Story Contest If you haven't entered the contest yet, write a story about your summer fun (not over 300 words) and bring it into the Boys’ and Girls’ Departments. Write Saturday's Special Price for Coats and Dresses New Coats for $25.00 —Carefully tailored in the latest styles. The materials are Velouys, Silvertones and Plush, with collars of fur or self material The new- est style modes in Browns, Taupes, Gra Navy and Wine, etc. Sizes for women misses. of human vision, according to a pre- diction made by the army air serv feo, ‘The planes will be made entire ly of metal, with a epeed of over 200 tnflee an hour, and able to climb six miles tn 10 minutes, in the air aa to be beyond the range Second Avenue at Pike New Satin Dresses at $25.00 ~ —A special shipment just arrived. Heavy quality Charmeuse Satins, showing the latest style effects in surplice blouse with accordion pleated skirts, fancy ruffled skirts, newest side pleated effects and many other smart style fea- tures. The bodices are trimmed with touches of beading, embroidery and novelty braiding. Many have lace trimmed Georgette collars and cuffs. Navy, Brown, Black and Taupe are the leading colors. Complete range of sizes. Secona.u vere at Pike BOYS! Everything In School Clothes Two-Knicker Suits $15.00 With an extra pair of knickers, these suits will double their wear. Made of good-looking cassimeres, in dark colors—with yoked backs, slash pockets and belts; lined with alpaca; knickers thoroughly lined. “Billie Boss” Dresses $2.95 Made of gay colored galatea, with detachable Another Big Shipment of Blouses and Overblouses $3.95 Each 400 More Just Received —tThe Blouses are tf the regular $5.00 qualities, in the latest of modes; of excellent quality Georgette; both three-quarter and ee sleeves an? new collar effects. Colors: Black, ite, Gold, ‘fan, Bisqu Navy, Brown, Garnet, etc. are ideal frocks for {school “Billie Boss” y dresses are made in pretty styles, with the added virtue of being easily laundered. Shown in Tan, Brown, Red or Green stripes. Sizes 6 to 10 years. Worn as a blouse, or over a blouse, these Sweaters are equally attractive. Made in surplice with sash ends which tie in the back, Trimmed with uncut fringe. Shown in Buff, Purple, American Beauty, Orange and Black. Sizes 34 to 40 (or 12 to 16 years). Serge Skirts $10.95 Serviceable and Smart Skirts to wear with sweat- ers or middies—these are made of heavy quality Navy Blue Serge, with box plaits; made in waist- band style. Sizes 12 to 16 years. (Also shown plain, with novelty pockets). MacDougall-Southwick, Third Fleer Girls’ Tams—to Crochet Becoming Tams, with narrow brims, may be crocheted of yarns to match your sweater. They may be trimmed with chenille or silk. Approximate requirements; 4 bails (priced 70¢ each) or 3 skeins (priced §0¢ each) of wool, 1 bolt of chenille (priced 85c), 1 ball of silk (priced $1.35) MacDougall-Southwick, Fifth Fleor Sizes 8 to 18 years, ‘ Junior Overcoats $10.00 Mannish Coats—with roomy shoulders and sleeves, patch pockets and bélts—these are just the coats boys like. Made of Melton cloth, flannel lined. Sizes 3 to 8 years. New Jersey Sweaters These are made of wool, in high neck style, in plain colors—Gray, Maroon, Navy, Dark Green and Khaki. Sizes 28 to 34. Price $4.00. In Navy with gold stripes, Blue with green stripes,’ Maroon with Orange stripes, Purple with gold stripes. Price $4.50, Flannel Blouses Warm, serviceable Blouses for cold weather—made of gray or khaki flannel, with collars attached. Sizes 6 to 14 years. Price $5.00. MacDougall-Southwick, Third Fleor School Girls’ Coats at $12.50 A Sale Offering Exceptional Values —Coats of Velour, Goldtone, Silver- tone, Zibeline, Broadcloth and Mix- tures, made in newest modes with collars of Kit Coney, Plush, Astra- chan or self material. —Browns, Navy, Wine, f Grays, Greens, etc. All sizes, 6 to 16, —The extraordinary saving offered in this sale group of Girls’ Coats will be appreciated by all who investigate and compare values.