The Seattle Star Newspaper, December 7, 1920, Page 16

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SEATTLE TO DOOM DOPE American White Cross Gets Under Way in Brinker's Court Wednesday Dope ts doomed. The American White Cross will give no quarter, With the first big public meeting of this new organization, scheduled In Jurtge Otis W. Brinker's court at 3p. m, Wednesday, the nation’s traf. Bickers in narcotics will go on the defensive, sure of ultimate annihila tion. | That ts the uncompromising an- Rouncement of the founders of the White Cross, whose articles of incor Peration are already on the way to the secretary of state at Olympia for Approval and whose trustees are now @t work planning a country-wide Program of battle. ‘THOSE NEUTRAL NOW WON'T REMAIN SO “Let everybody come who has for the seller of dope. Let everybody Some, anyway,” said one of the tem porary officers of the society in an Rouncing the meeting, “for those who are neutral now will not remain | #0 long. Knowledge of the insidious @rug evil is about to be dissem- inated thru every public channel, and with Knowledge neutrality on this Bubject can not live.” Officers of the organization, whose - charter will provide for the estabiish- “Ment of subsidiary chapters in every hamlet in the country, will be chosen the urging of Dick Lackaye, re- At Wednesday's meeting Rev. W. HB. Bliss, one of the trustees, will be temporary chairman. Lackaye wil! Act as secretary. Other trustees, as follows, wil! also be present: Rev. F. A. Raley, Mra, C. Whorf, Mrs. Hila B. An- Gerson. J. A. Swalwell, M. F. Rackus, Hans Damm, Norman F. Coles, Capt. J. T. Hunt, Mrs. W. B. Humphrey, | Dr. J. EB. Creighton, C. Osseward, oe, W. Linton. Judge 0. W. and Chester A. Batchelor. ] ON PICTU! TO sHOW RORS OF DOPE ‘The organization is now working ‘on the production of a mammoth mo- tion picture, showing the horrors of Lackaye's life as an addict and the u egainst odds to regain man- Lackaye will lecture wherever the picture is shown. Hundreds of hospitals are to be : d and the most scientific sympathetic treatment given les of road up the Carbon Rainier National park can for $10,000 a mile and an ition of $100,000 as recom- the National Park service eri? tt increasing travel into the yeround, writes W. H. superintendent of the Rain- Park in a letter received the Seattle Chamber of “Puget Sound communities should a unit in getting behind the ap- Propriation asked for the park. It totals $214,400 and it will make possible the building of the Carbon sRiver road and will also do away with the one-way schedule between Narada falls and Paradise valley thru the construction of another ie the park area ils open to the motor ing public. “The road up Carbon river will an entirely new portion of Mount Rainier National park and will serve as an entrance road to which will eventually be connected the portion of the proposed ‘Around the Mountain’ road lying west of the peak. At the present time but 5 per cent of the park area is open to _ the motoring public and this pro- road up the Carbon river will beneficial in opening an entirely new and scientifically rich area. "If funds are furnished and the i €arbon River road built, cars leaving Tacoma or Seattle can reach the glaciers in 35 miles less distance each way than Is now possible. The - @iimination of 70 miles of travel will allow motorists to easily and com. fortably make the mountain trip and return in the same day. One hun- dred thousand dollars is asked for this road. “Visitors who camped out in the park last year will recall the crowded " eonditions of the public automobile camps, Funds are included in the above estimate for correction of this condition.” cee Plans for urging congress to make an appropriation for extensive adver. tising of Pacific coast parks and highways in connection with the “Bee America First” movement are to be completed at a February ses. sion of the Western Scenic associa tion, in Seattle or some other North. west city, according to A. Cheshire Mitchell, of the Hotel Butler, and J. C. Marmaduke, of the New Washing ton, who returned Monday from a - geasion of the organization at Santa Barbara, Cal, Sympathy for the user and enmity | Dy the board of trustees who, under + department will mean | -| Queen Anne 5073. ‘THEY VOTE TO Ringside Notes on Council | | CITY COUNCIL MONDAY Roferred to the city utilities and finance committees bill appro priating $65,000 for the construction of two earthwork dams at Swan 7) lake as the final stop in the $3,000, | 7) 000 Swan lake extension of the elty 7) water supply system. | | Instructed the light and water de partments to discontinue — service | after April 1 to patrons living out | side the city limits unless such serv live be expressly anthoriaed — by statute, | Referred to the utilities committee J) ® petition that school children rates on the muny railway be extended to children going to or coming from Sunday school. Referred to the finance committer an ordinance appropriating $7,500 to buy the police department one patrol wagon and six Fords, Appropriated $1,800 to the superin | tendent of buildings to permit him to | pay laborers for the balance of the year, |” Appropriated $22,580 to pay rental to the Bon Marche for the fire sta- tion at Third ave, and Pine st, from J) October to June, We Adopted a resolution, declaring it J) | the intention of the counell to order | the improvement of First ave. 5. | from Spokine st. te EB. Marginal way, by filling and grading and set- ting December 27 as the date for the ‘ hearing théreon, eee Lack of funda may halt the com, pletion of the 15,000-kilowatt addition the Cedar Falla hydro-electric plant of the city Nght department, it developed shortly before the meeting of the counct! Monday | Refusal of the city auditing com | mittee to approve a pay roll allow: | fi! ance of $7,447 in connection with the |f} project precipitated the crisis. It ap- peared that the fund set aside for }ing the work ‘The situation will be aired by the | utilities Committee ‘Thursday, with | Mayor Caldwell and other officials | present. es | Couneliman Philip Tindall refused | to vote on one proposition Monday | It was one of the routine bills satis- | tying damage claims against the city. | | The ordinance appropriated $29.50 to Lioyd Tindall for damages inflicted | to hie flivver. Brother Philip re | fused to exercise his counciimanic privilege and uttered neither “aye” nor “nay” on the measure, Sort of unbrotherly, eee A committee of prominent busi ness men was at hand at Monday's council fight to oppose a movement to force packing extablishments to move from the central tide Mat dix trict. Residents of Neacon HIN and West | Seattle are “agin™ slaughter houses on account of the odors arising therefrom. ‘The council 4i4 not consider the Proposed ordinance, but the commit- tee of business men indicated their intention to be present when the matter comes up for discussion Wed- neaday, The slaughter house fight promises to be one of the best bouts of the season. Bureau of Missing Relatives ‘The Star invites its readers to use this 20 an aid to Miss Lacyle Boatwright, Rox 273,/ Aiken, South Carolina, is anxious to | secure the address of Miss Mary | Aida Peace, formerly of 2426 F at., San Diego, now married and thought to be living in Seattle. Miss Peace’s married name is unknown, She was formerly a student at the University of California, Miss Peace’s parents objected to her marriage and now refuse to divulge her married name to her friends, eee Mrs. Kitty Doubleday, 671 W. | Emerson, is looking for her friend, |Mrs. Younger, from whom she has |not heard for a year. She thinks | Mra. Younger {a still living here, but |does not know her address. Mrs. Doubleday's telephone number is HEAVE BRICKS | Underwriters to Aid Mother Ryther Home Seattle's insurance solicitors, 200 strong and all members of the Seat tle Life Underwriters’ association, will storm the city Thursday in be half of the Ryther Child Home, they | decided at a meeting held last night at the jc club rooms, They will dev ntire day to the sale | of brick cou; and expect to raise jat least $5 i the institution. ‘This battle of bricks, for it will be a contest among the individual mem- bers of the association to determine who can sell the largest number of brick coupons, will begin sharp at 9 o'clock when they will gather at Room 559 Stuart building to receive their ammunition and be assigned to | special districts in the city. | ‘The life underwriters have entered | wholeheartedly into the Ryther home | campaign. They were asked to do|f| something to aid the bh the | method being left for weir decision. | The executive committee felt that || one day's work was as little as thd membership could afford to give} under the circumstances, and so re- ported at last night's meeting. The |[| suggestion was unanimously ap-| proved. | A benefit dance will be given ||| Thursday night by the Bluebird Dancing club at Renton Hill club. house, under the direction of May | Dunn, the proceeds going to the || Ryther home, GLOVE BONDS MAKE GOOD CHRISTMAS GIFTS [e4 Pay Just Half Last Year’s Prices for Christmas Ribbons Such beautiful Ribbons are these that you'll jump at the chance to get them when offered at GT buying is a pleasure and a real one, helpful, courteous; where thousands of beautiful gifts are spread for your selection; and where the gayety and life of Christmas itself are reflected in the.decorations which surround you, These features, together with the most reas- onable prices, make the Bon Marche Seattle's where salespeople are willing, favorite Christmas store. THE SEATTLE STAR YOUR CHRISTMAS STORE ESTABLISHED 1890 half of last year’s prices. onMarché MERCHANDISE BONDS ARE ALWAYS ACCEPTABLE Tapestry, two-faced satin, warp prints and silk ribbons with raised velour floral patterns. Why, you can find ribbons in this lot for making the most beautiful ribbon gifts. Here they are— Ribbons for novelties, millinery, vests, girdles and bags. 4 1-2 to 7 inch blocked satin and warp Ribbons 95c yard 9 1-2 te 10 1-2 inch extra heavy tapestry Ribbons $1.75 yard UPPER MAIN FLOOI 7 1-2 inch silk Ribbons with raised velour patterns $2.75: yard THES BON MARCHE The Annual Chutetmns Sale of Men’s Goods A Christmas Sale of Girls’ Wash Dresses at $1.95 Offered at About Manufacturers’ Prices We were lucky to get these Dresses to sell at this price. And we want you to share our luck. Each dress is well cut and finished, and the styles are varied and attractive. GINGHAMS, CHAMBRAYS AND LINENES In plain colors, checks and stripes, prettily trimmed, Sizes from 6 to 14 years, DAUGHTER SHOP—@ECOND FLOOR Gift Pyralin TOILET ARTICLES—TREASURES OF FEMININITY Affords Ample Selections of High Grade Merchandise at Decisive Savings NOW Is the Time and-HERE Is the Place to Buy HIS Gift Wright’s Wool-Mixed Underwear $1.95 Formerly Priced at $2.75 Wright's heavy ribbed, natural color wool-mixed Shirts and Drawers, in all sizes up to 50. Men’s Cotton Underwear at $1.15 Men's “Springtex” Shirts and Drawers of heavy ribbed cotton are shown in ecru and gray, and are well finished. Men’s Cashmere Socks Now 50c Reduced from 75c¢ a Pair A warm and_ comfortable stocking for winter wear. These come in a medium weight with reinforced heels and toes. Shown in black, Oxford and natural. Men’s Wool-Mixed Union Suits $2.95 Formerly Priced at $3.45 Men's good-weight, heavy wool- mixed Union Suits are splendid values at this new price, Men’s Flannel Shirts Now $5.85 Reduced From $7.50 Best quality Medium and Heavy Weight Flannel Shirts, in khaki, shades of gray, heather mixtures and iped effects. Military or low collars. Two pockets. All sizes. MEN'S SHOP—LOWER MAIN FLOOR Books Make Good Christmas Gifts No matter whether you are giving to man or woman—well- chosen books are excellent gifts—gifts that will leave a lasting memory—gifts that will give pleasure Jong after Christmas has passed. Here is a short list: AChristmas ree Lanes ALF the fun of Christmas shopping ig in seeing other folks buying, isn’t it? ‘And that’s what you see on Christ- mas Tree Lane—hundreds and hundreds of eager men and women choosing the “right” gift from the attractive shops. THE SLIPPER BOOTH was busy yesterday—and no wonder, because every- one loves to get just such bright, cozy looking slippers as are on display here. Styles for children with cute little kindergarten pictures painted on them. And comfortable warm slippers in col- ored felts. There are leather slippers for father, too. ,SECOND FLOOR Trimmed Winter —Pyralin Ivory, 3-piece sets, $12.50 and $16.50. —La Bella Ivory, 11-piece set, priced at $75.00. —Du Barry Ivory, 10-piece set, hand painted, $78.00. —Du Barry Mirror, large, $12.50. —Du Barry Mirror, small, $9.65. —Du Barry Hair Receiver, two styles, at $3.50 —Du Barry Puff Box, two styles, $3.50. Barry Manicure Implements at —Du $1.25. —Du Barry Buffer, large, $3.50. —Du Barry’ large Tray at $5.00, —Du Barry small Tray at $2.25. —Du Barry Clothes Brush $7.00. —Du Barry Perfume Holder, cut glass, UPPER MAIN FLOOR $4.50. Outing Flannel 19c Yard 1,800 yards of fancy outing flannel for making practical Christmas gifts, neat stripes of pink and blue on white ground. Lengths from 10 to 20 yards, ~—Amoskeag dress ging- hams—neat checks and laids, nice quality, pink, plue, tan, helio and green, 82 inches wide, yard 35¢. FABRIC FLOOR (THIRD) New Books That Women Will Like ~The Prairie Mother—by Arthur Stringer, $2.00. —Harriet and the Piper—by Kathleen Norris, $1.90, —A Poor Wise Man—by Mary Roberts Rinehart, $2.00. —The Purple Heights—by Marie Conway Oemler, $2.00, —lI've Married Marjorie—by Mar- garet Widdemer, $1.75. —The Story of Qpal—by Opal Whiteley, $2.00. ~—-Daisy Ashford, Her Book—by Daisy Ashford, $2.00. ess Dolls — Dolls Dolls Table after table—case after case of lovely Dolls—and it’s the delight of every little girl’s heart to own one. Oh, how lovely they are and prices are most reasonable, A Table of Dolls Marked Special at $5.00 Parker, $2,00. —lInvincible $1.90. B. Kyne, $2.00. Dressed Dolls, Baby Dolls, Jointed Dolls, Character Dolls all waiting ° for Santa Claus to tuck them away in his Christmas pack for some nice little girl. —14-inch Jointed Dolls with sleep- ing eyes and finished with a wig, $1.75. —416-inch Jointed Dolls with nice wig and sleeping eyes, $2.25. —13%-inch Jointed Dolls with curled wig, sleeping eyes and eye- lashes, $3.00, 18-inch Jointed Dolls with sleep- ing eyes, eyelashes, curled wig, $4.50. Baby Dolls With Voice—Bisque Head —Sleeping Eyes—and Wig 1014-inch Dolls, $3.50 . hai 14-inch Dolls, $180 i ne > ee, tans 72” , le 1214-inch Dolls, $5.50 13'4-inch Dolls, $6.50 19-inch Dolls, $10.50 9-inch Jointed Dolls, Special 85c Especially good values for 85c are these Jointed Dolls—with sleeping eyes and wig. BASEMENT—UNION ST. SLDE Books That Men Will Be Glad to Own —No Defense—by Sir Gilbert —Mary Wollaston—by Henry Kitchell Webster, $2.00. —Life—by John Bojer, $2.25. Minnie—by _ Eliza- beth Sanxay Holding, $2.00. —The Wildcat—by Hugh Wiley, —Kindred of the Dust—by Peter —tThe Valley of Silent Men—by James Oliver Curwood, $2.00. BOOK SHOP—-LOWER MAIN FLOOR Hats Reduced t $4.95 HATS SELECTED FROM OUR HIGHER PRICED REGULAR STOCK AND MARKED DOWN FOR ONE DAY. The workmanship and quality of these hats is excellent, in keeping with usual Bon Marche millinery standards. - And the styles are good—practical for every-day wear on the street or to business. Many of the hats are small, neat tur- bans or narrow brimmed effects of vel- vet trimmed with flowers or feathers, In the lot are a few satin hats. e MILLINERY SECTION—THIRD FLOOR Wood Candle Sticks $1.50 Pair A large assortment of fine wood Candle Sticks—mahogany finish —all with felt bottoms—accept- able gifts for anyone. ‘*Wallace’’ Lamps Special $2.95 Brass, nickel or bronze finish Lamps — to be used for desk, bed or piano—with at- Home “Pyrex” Casserole tachment to hang Special at $3.95 on wall or over Round ovenproof “Pyrex” bedstead—fold up Giass Casserole—brass nickel compactly for plated frame, warranted not traveling. to rust—$3.95, FOURTH FLOOR

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