The Seattle Star Newspaper, November 19, 1920, Page 5

frosted brown. ee ONLY ONE DAY LEFT to buy Wiflowcraf Furniture at HALF PRICK An opportunity to buy that odd rocker, chair OF settee that you need You know the Willoweraft quality— there ts none better, and you can buy Saturday for ONE-HALF leas than regular. The assortment is still completa Color— 4In>wa* Ac 27C7 if ES = of the Cities le) Copyright, 1990, by the Wheeler) Syndicate, Inc) Said Mr. Kipling, “The cities are E full of pride, challenging each to each.” Even #0. New York was empty, Two hun dred thousand of ita people were away for the summer, Three mil lion eight hundred thousand remain ed as caretakers and to pay the bills of the absentees, But the two hun dred thousand are an expensive lot. The New Yorker sat at a roof | arden table, ingesting solace thru & straw, His panama lay upon a chair, The July audience was sca) 1 | tered among vacant sate as widely as outfieldera when the champion batter stepe to the plate, Vaudeville happened at intervals. The breene was cool from the bay: around and above-—everywhere except on the vtage—were stars, Glimpses were to be had of walters, always disappear ing, like startied chamois. Prudent THE SEATTLE STA HUMOR PATHOS ROMANCE | tro om Topax City in the Hat of the New Yorker's friends, He took a chair at the table, he gath | ered two others for hin feet, he tomned Clonent and told his life's history to his new found pard. | ‘The New Yorker warmed a tittle, | as an apartment house furnace| warms when the strawberry season | bexina. A walter who came within "hail in an unguarded moment was captured and paroled on an errand) ~ to the Doctor Wiley experimental | wtation. The ballet was now in the | midst of a musical vagary, and danced upon the stage programed as Boltvian peasants, clothed in some portions of its anatomy as Nor weaian fisher maidens, in others as jowinewaiting of Marte Antot | historically denuded in other | Uons #0 as to represent sea nympha, | and presenting the tout ensemble of & social club of Central Park Wet housemaida at « fish fry. “Teen in the city long tnqutred | the New Yorker, getting ready the | exact Up against the waiters coming with the large change from the | visitors, who had ordered refresh. | bUL morits by "phone in the morning, were now being served. was aware of certain drawbacks to his comfort, but content beamed }eofuy from bis rimicas eyeginssen. His family was out of town. The drinks were warm; the ballet was suffering from lack of both tune land talcum—dut his family would not return until September. Then up into the garden stumbled the man from Topas City, Nevada The « enwrafped him, Bereft of joy thru loneliness, he stalked with a widow er’n face thru the halle of pleasure. Thirst for human companionship ponsensed him as panted in the metropolitan draught. Straight to the New Yorker's table he steered ‘The New Yorker, disarmed and made reckions by the lawless atmos phere of a roof garden, decided upon utter abandonment of his life's | traditions He resolved to shatter with one rash, daredevil, tmpulstve, hair-drained act the conventions that 4 had hitherto been woven into his ex- tatence. Carrying out this radien! | and precipitous inspiration he nodded | The New Yorker! m of the solitary sightseer | "Me™ sald the man from Topax City. "Four daya Nevers in Topax City, was yout" “IP waid the New Yorker, “I was never farther west than Bighth ave I had @ brother who died on Ninth but I met the cortege at Fighth There was a bunch of violets on the hearse, and the undertaker mention. | ed the Incident to avoid mistake cannot say that I am familiar with thé Wert “Topas City,” sccupied four chairs, “is one of the finest towns in the workd.* | “I presume that you have seen the hts of the metropolin” «aid the w Yorker sufficient length of time in which to view even our most milient points of interest, but one can possibly form @ general impression. Our architectural supremacy is what generally strikes visitors to our city | most forcibly. Of course you have seen our Fiatiron building. It ls con. widered —* “Haw it.” nid the man from Topas City, “But you ought to come out our way. It's mountainous, you know | slightly to the stranger as he drew and the ladies all wear short skirts Glass, 25c. NOTICE To small merchants and army stores—after Nov. 15th we will not séll sup- plies to stores. All sup- plies in large or small lots will go to the public only. Signed: Ex-Sergeant La France NOTICE! Army On Sale at (12-Ib. cans) ONE CARLOAD ROAST BEEF AND CORN BEEF 500 Cases Hash Corn Beef These Meats are guaranteed by the U. S. Government to be in perfect condition. (Will Keep.) 1,000 Cases Can Salmon at 10c Per Can 1,000 Cases 2 1-2-lb. cans Solid Pack Tomatoes, 2 cans for 25c 1,000 Cases 2 1-2-lb. cans Apricots, 25c can; $5.50 case. 1,000 Cases 2 1-2-lb. cans California Peaches, 30c can; Marmalade in Goods Store 1013-15 First Avenue, Near Madison Street ONE CARLOAD BACON 30,000 O.D. Blankets, $4.95 and $5.45 A Few Slightly Damaged $4.25 (Postpaid anywhere.) One Carload Extra Fine Shoes, Barracks, Field and Trench Shoes, $6.45 to $7.45; Solid Leather MERCHANDISE SHIPPED POSTPAID Zones 1 and 2, Except Can Goods WRITE FOR OUR LATE CATALOGUE NO. 5 JUST OUT. SURPLUS ARMY SUPPLY STORE 1013-15 First Avenue, Near Madison Street 0. D. PURE WOOL SHIRTS—WOOL UNION SUITS—HOSPITAL WHITE BLANKETS — TOWELS — TOBACCO—HORSE BLANKETS—DRY BONE REPELLENT PANTS—HEAVY WOOL PANTS—COPEN- HAGEN SNUFF—DRUGS—BARRACK BAGS—OFFICERS’ RAINCOATS—SLICKERS, RUBBER COATS, RUBBER PACS; IN FACT, ALL GOODS USED IN THE U. S. GOVERNMENT SPRUCE DIVISION. The above merchandise is late releases from government warehouses, Camp Lewis, Van- couver Barracks, as well as our own local warehouse and commercial merchandise. 25 extra salespeople will be put on for the rush expected on these large shipments. IT’S FREE. | for climbing and— 25 EXTRA Sales Pc >ple Wanted Ex-Sergeant LA FRANCE in Charge The next moment found the many his broad-brimmed hat upon a fourth | 1 Jana robbed in Topas City in the last | “Excuse me,” said the New Yorker, “but that isn't exactly the point New York must be a wonderful revelation to « Visitor from the Weat, Now, as to our hotels “Say,” said the man from Topaz City, “that reminds me—there were 16 stage robbers shot last year with in 20 miles of - “I was speaking of hotels,” said || the New Yorker, “We lead Europe tn that respect. And as far as our leis ure class is concerned we are far “Oh, I dont know,” interrupted the man from Topas City. “There were 12 tramps tn our fall when I left home, I guess New York tan't 0. “Reg pardon, you seem to minp- prehend the idea. Of course, you vis. .| ited the stock exchange and Wall street, where the “Oh, you,” maid theamnan from To pas City, as he lighted a Pennayt |}) vania stogie, “and I want to tell you that we've got the finest town marshal west of the Rockies, Bill Rainer he took in five pickpockets out of the crowd when Ked Nowe Thompson laid the cornerstone of bis | new saloon Topas City don’t * low" “Have another Thine wine and/ seltzer,” suggested the New Yorker. ‘I've never been West, aa I maid but there can't be any place out there to compare with New York.| Aa to the claims of Chicago -—" | “One man,” said the Topazite “one man only has been murdered three" maid the man who! “Four days ts not a! “Oh, I know what Chicago ts," tn |f/ terposed the New Yorker. “Have you been op Fifth ave. to see the} magnificent residences of our mi} “Heen ‘em all, You ought to know Reub Stegall, the assessor of Topaz | When old man Tilbury, that owns | the only twostory bouse in town, | | tried to wear his taxes from $6,000 |[) down to $450.75, Reub buckled on his | forty-five and went down to see" “You, yen, but speaking of our great city—one of its greatest fea tures ts our superb police depart ment. There is no body of men in the world that oan equal it for—" | “That waiter gets around like | Langley fying machine.” remarked the man from Topas City, thirstily. | |"We've got men in our town, too, | worth $400,000. There's old Bi Withers and Colonel Metcalf and—" “Have you seen Broadway at night? asked the New Yorker, courteously. “There are few streets in the world that can compare with it When the electrics are shining: and the pavement i# alive with two hurrying streams of elegantly cloth ed men and beautiful women attired in the ooatiiert costumes that wind and-out ine closevmaze ef ex: pensively—" West. “Jim Bailey, our mayor, had “That's another matter,” said the |!t- |New Yorker. "While you jetty you should avail you! [opportunity to see ite wonders, Our rapid transit system— “If you was out there tn Topas.” in the man from there, “I . ‘Talking about mangiing folks up! why, when Berry Rogers urned loose that old double-barreled shotgun of his loaded wrth aluge at| janybody—" “Here, watter™ cated the New | Yorker, “Two more of the sama It |ls acknowledged by every one that |our city is the center of art, and [annonce and learning. Take, for instance, our after-dinner speakers. | Where elms in the country would you find such wit and eloquence as em- anate from Depew and Ford, and—" “If you take the papers,” inter th the construction of our buildings. But I can mfely asmert that we lead some of our houses can be found) masterpieces In the way of paintings | and sculpture, entree to our best find—* “Back wp" exclaimed the man) game last month tm our town In “Never knew but one case tn To | which $90,000 changed hands on a paz City,” mid the man from the| pair of—" “Ta romttara” went the orchestra. his watch and chain and $236 in| The stage curtain, blushing pink at cash taken from his pockets while” |the name “Asbestos” inscribed upon tn our |™er movement. The audience trickled ot every | Hleiwurely down the elevator and stare On the sidewalk below, the New Yorker and the man from Topaz City |shook hands with alcoholic gravity. ‘The elevated crashed raucously, sur- | face cara hummed and clanged, cab- men wheels clattered earpiercingly. The | New Yorker conceived a happy thought, with which he aspired to clinch the preeminence of his city. “You must admit,” said he } jin the way of noise, New York ts far) |ahead of any other—* “Back to the evergladesf” aald the |man from Topas City. |when Soum's band and the repeat: ing candidate were in our town you couldn't—" The rattle of an express wagon drowned the rest of the words. j ‘The Rhodes Co. NEW SILK WAISTS at the New Price of $4.95 UPPER MAIN FLOOR ‘THE waists in this showing arrived dur- ing the past week and are interesting to you from the point of newness and the splendid values at the attractive new price. The display includes the model sketched and several others equally as beautiful, made of Crepe de Chine and Georgette in a Fine Color Variety Sizes 36 to 44 Formerly $24.50 COATS SPECIAL sale for Saturday until noon of three-quarter length coats in brown, Copenhagen blue and navy velour and silver- tone coatings. Sizes 16 te 44° Choice at $15.95 SECOND FLOOR 85 Men’sShirts at the New Price of $2.50 MAIN FLOOR ‘OU who read this announcement and follow it up with an inspection will find your search for shirt values at an end as this offering includes all the attributes that economical men desire: good patterns, firmly woven fabrics, full cut body, coat style with cuffs laundered or soft, and sleeve lengths from 83 to 85. Sizes 14 to 18 GIRLS’ PLUSH COATS Belted models in sizes 10, 12, 14 and 16 years. For merly $34.50 and $37.50, Reduced to $27.50 GIRLS’ PLUSH COATS Imitation mole and beaver lush. Sizes 10 to 16 years. ‘ormerly $42.50, $52.00 and $65.00. Reduced to $37.50 GIRLS’ CLOTH COATS Sizes 6 to 16 years. Form merly $22.50 and $24.50. Reduced to $17.50 GIRLS’ CLOTH COATS Sizes 4 to 12 years, in navy and brown mixtures. merly $12.50 and $14.50. Reduced to $9.95 BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ COATS Sizes 1 to 7 years, of and tan coatings. Fo. $9.50 and $12.50. Reduced to $6.50 UPPER MAIN FLOOR pictorial and decorative art In One who bas the gallerics will | RAZOR ‘Topas Cty. “There was a) came down with a slow midsum. | Ever Ready, pkg. of 6; Auto Strop, pkg. of 6; NOTE—Wiss blades make razor. swore, newsboys shrieked, “that “In 1900, The Toy rupted the Westerner, “you must have read of Pete Wobster’s daugh- |ter. The Websters live two blocks of the courthouse in Topaz |new bulidings are being run Up in || _ |New York? Improved inventions in | steel framework and—" “I noticed,” said the Nevadian, | “that the statistics of Topaz City showed only one carpenter crushed by falling timbers last year, and he | was caught tn a cyclone.” “They abuse our sky line* tinued the New Yorker, Ukely that we are not yet artistic level, rich garden soil; sub-irrigated; at only $20 per acre, on easy terms to what it will be in a few years, Millions of foreigners have their atlantic liners, America? In our cities and towns land and must live. He i» not a onto the land. Now listen to renson. living and have a surplus to sell, produce. a@ farm all your own? You can b¢ free and independent quick and secure some of this land soll means much to you. you buy at Skagit Bay. Write, phone, wire or call for Reursion. 1220 Second Open Evenings . Miss Tillie Webster, she slept, days and nights without aking up. The doctors said that—”"| | “Pass the matches, please,” said | the New Yorker. “Have you ob-| jmerved the expedition with which - STEVENS’ %4% sf | If you value time this newest “Crawling made, nothing to break Danced in leading pisces et New York City, con. USED By Taree GenEnaTions “and ft 18 | were ree QOONLET ce BOTRERNODD ane GAT. rere | Deanneio Rresiaroe Co. REPT. 9-8, snaaTA. oa % ‘SKAGIT BAY LANDS p—the best lands tn the state; virgin soft; no stumps; no stones; Look into the future, If you have any foresight, you can see that the congestion in our cities at the present time is nothing will be coming as fast as passage can be secured on the trans- Where does the foreigner live when he gets to end he will be taking your jobs from you for he ts in a strange You must live on an equality with him and his family if you want to compete with him. If you are on a farm you raise your The city man must buy your If he cannot pay then he must do as the people in the cities of Europe are doing now want to do this or would you like to be independent and free on LAND, LAND—yes, LAND® This ts the cry, and back to the Buy land. You will be glad you did if SPARKS & DYE Phone Elliott 5015 Member Teachers’ Ase. ———| Lit ccf Cif ey, For Expectant Mothers “ N in tracts of 15 acres and up eyes turned on America and is where you will find him, floral design. farmer, therefore cannot go Peerless Black Iron Enamel he must starve, Do you and fear no one if you act now. | Pipes; reg. particulara, Join our next 25c; special. . Avenue Ground Floor Location Reduced for Saturday , You can obtain any of the standard makes at a g ly reduced price on Saturday: Gillette, pkg. of 6; regular 50c; special. Gillette, pkg. of 12; regular $1.00; special. Wiss, pkg. of 5; regular 25c; special... Gem, pkg. of 7; regular 50c; see: special Auto Strop, pkg. of 12; regular $1.00; special. $3.50 Winslow Ball Bearing Skates; special, pair .....$2.49 Departmen Something New for the Kiddies — TURTLE TOP or BABY BUG. Any small child will get hours of pleasure out of Even the kiddies who” are just “crawling” can enjoy these toys. S$! Regular price $2.25. Special for Saturday ..icccccdeceuecqcsacss For Stoves and Stove 15¢c | THE STORE FOR USEFUL ARTICLES BLADES regular 40c; special regular 50c will fit almost any st Roller t Offers Toy.” and very attractively fi reg Leg AL BY USING Packard Mazda Lamps They will make your home bright | and cheerful without increasing your light bills; 40 watt size. .........22. CUTGLASS SUGAR and CREAMER, Spec A truly wonderful bargain at this price. tractive Sugar and Creamer decorated with a pretty 40c jal se HOUSEWARE SPECIALS “Witch” Soot Destroyer Will clean out the soot from any chimney; perfectly safe; regular 15c; spe- cial, 3 2 5c TOF 2... cscccoss mc) Te 75¢ vm Very at $1.59 he: