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a § 4 Pp Nie a PLAN SOUTH - POLAR DASH ‘Unsuccesstul England-Aus- | tralia Aviator to Be Mem- ber of Party BAN FRANCTSCO, Deo. 1T-After Taving made an unsuccessful at Nempt to My from England to Aur ‘Calla for a $50.00 prize, Captain G. Wilkins, well-known explorer and {* i hero, is here preparing ih to the South Pole with Antarctic expedition. $2 it The steamer Ther the First, will @tart from Montevkieo, Uruguay, ‘Within two months for a point on Antarctic continent known as land. The party will then Joerney by foot and dog stedee over frosen waste for a distance of i pt be only five in the party from Montevideo, headed by i De. J. M Cope. The Thor is now | te route to South America from idford, Norway. According to in Witkina, thin expedition ix Preliminary to ane which wil! “& year hence. On the moond iF 2 @Epedition the party will utilise 12 airplanes for their trip. Captain Wi Mina, « native of New Zealand, te the i Of several decorations from government, England and France. was with Explorer Stefanson 4913 to 1917 on hie polar ex |The Heppi Indians of the American west, more than any other miles to King Edward VII! wt persist in their tradiGenal | 90,000,000 Years More ofLife if All Heed This NEW YORK, Deo I--Ninety Millions of years added to lives of dwellers in this city would be the result of periodic physical examination, Dr. Bugene la man Fisk, prominent author of various treatiees on bodily wel fare, made thie «tatement, “It hae bee estimated that 16 years ia the minimum prolongation of lite pomuible thru regular examé nation directed toward discover ing ailments tn time apply Preventive measures,” he raid. “Retimating the popt oo here At 6,000,000, this would mean a saving Of 90,000,000 yours.” PUTS ON NEW _ CLOTHES TO DIE | Young Portsmouth Woman Terribly Burned PORTSMOUTH, N. HL, Dee. 17.— | After being terribly burned about the hands and body, Miss Florence Carr, aged 20, of Jones ave, went to her | room put on new clothing and threw her burned wearing apparel into the }yart. ‘This was found by two achool lehildren, Anna and Charles Manson. They called their mother, who found Ming Carr seated in a morris lohair in @ semiconscious condition. She died a few hours later in the hospital Mins Carr was alone tn the house at the time and it is pot known just how her clothing took fire, Daughter Branded, Mother Imprisoned MALDEN, Engiand, Dec. 17.—For burning her idyeareid daughter with a hot iron and hitting her with | & rolling pin, Sarah Elisabeth Ham MAKE THIS A Timely Suggestions aa for Christmas cam 6 Gifts—. JEWELRY CHRISTMAS ‘°@ CHRISTMAS GIFT SUGGESTIONS For Him TCH EM: JEWELRY CIGARETTE CASE CUFF SETS Above—Carlyle Weiss, publici: LONDON, Dec. 17-—Described as the largest’ chrysanthemum yet frown, the “Loutma Puckett.” on ex hibition at a flower show here, has o circumference of $0 inches. Rhinestone and cut steel buckles and ornaments for Ladies’ Slippers. We have & beautiful display on which we quote reduced prices which enable you to make & most pleasing gift without excessive coat. Hosiery. The styles we shew are always the best and our prices are always low. Just now we are oifering box lot#—one, two, three or more pairs at special prices. ‘These boxes may contain all one style or one each of several styles, —Felt Sitppers. A gift always recetved with gratitude. Children's have nursery designs; ladies’ have braid, ribbon or fur trimmings and the men's are of the usual plain but attractive design. —Men’s Teather Slippers. Opera, Piver- ett, Romeo and Cavalier styles, Every man likes a good pair of slippers. —Our Hosiery and Merchandise Certificates may be purchased, good for any desired @mount, THE SEATTLE STAR Boys Run Santa Claus Factory Toy Corora af “It_is on a line with the effective war and reconstruction work of the Knights of Cotumbua,” he mild. “I beleve,” be added, “that much the International K. of (©. chain- Knights in their welfare clube in Venice and Constantinopie Reward Offered “ for House Finders LONDON, Dec. 17-—Homes are #0 Searce here folks are offering re. wards to those who'll find them places to live. “E. CR.” advertie ing in the London Times, offers $126 to the person first naming the house be later buys or rents. AMERICAN MAT, BREAD Tongs” 6 For your own protection . all bread should be sealed in waxed paper at the bakery. ALWAYS ASK FO: AMERICAN MAID OP CLEANLINESS Forme manager for the Latona Boys’ arranging some of the articles for the coming sale. Below—Daniel Cairn dent, painting toya with original designs. Tt tent aD work and ft tent afl) chosen from among the boys them. | are: President, Edmond Meany; vice play, but it te @ mighty lot of fun as well as being a serious propos —Photo by Carter, of d H , vice presi- ress-Dale. This week the boys have been holding « male of more than 160 arti- clea they have made thie semester. A wide variety, including chairs, tables, sailboats, coasters, have been on dis pinay. In workmonship and fintsh they are equal to those om dimplay at downtown stores. Here's & tip to Santa Claus Buy your toys at the Latons Boys’ NEW YORK, Deo. 17.--Reenter the corn cob pipa Tobacco siesmen im New York my the relic of another @ny is coming beck into its own again A wave of econemy has brought the @iscarded favorite of by- gone Gays back into popularity with epokers. Immoral Dress of Women Menaces BERLAN, Germany, Dee. 17-—-A pastoral letter signed by ali the German Roman Catholic archbish ope and bishope declares that tm morafity has greatly increased owing to the war and national misfortune and if tt i» not checked the whole German people must go under in it. Immodesty of fashions is given as one of the reasons for the growth of immorality. bs Too Much Marrying Drove Him to Death ELAZABETH CITY, N. C-—Joshua ‘W. Munden, known as the marrying Ged register. committed suicide here. EKloping couples came to him from every state when obstacies prevented their wedding at home. ‘The most for your money. the best for your mouth, the wafest for your health, ts the guar- antee given by DR. EDWIN & BROWN Beattic’s Leading ToCure aCold in One Day Take Grove’s Laxative Bromo -~w Quinine tablets Be sure its Bromo STORE HOURS—9 TO 5:30 SECOND AVENUE AND UNIVERSITY STREET Special Price Basement —If you have ever profited by the values Price Basement, you know how great the savings are. —If you have not, you will profit by investigating the values offered here. FOR SATURDA Y’S SELLING 300 Winter Coats For Women and Misses —In a Saturday sale much un- der prevailing prices. —Grouped in three lots, offer- ing unusual opportunities for savings on practical, seasonable coats. At $34.50 —835 Plush Coats of fine Seal Plush in sport, three - quarter and full length models, with or without fur trimmings. . Silk lined. —Regular and extra sizes. —50 Cloth Coats of Bolivia, suede, velour and crystal, fur trimmed. Full ilk lined; all seasonable colors. —An unusual value at this popular price. ~Cheviot, velour, broadcloth. 7 —102 Coats of belted, semi-belted and ~The models are correct copies of loose fiared models with fur collars. | higher priced garments; all well made Every coat full lined with fancy silks. | -—Navy, brown, green, Burgundy, black —Velour, suedene, crystal. | and smart mixtures. ~Navy, brown, taupe, Burgundy and other wanted shades. ~—Sizes for Women and Misses. At $15.00 —106 good coats at a low price. —Sizes for Juniors, 15 to 20. —Sizes for Misses, 20 to 34. —Sizes for Women, 36 to 46. in the Special - Beavers $3.75 - Children’s Beavers in Poke; drooping brims, chin chins trimmed with grosgrain ribbon, some with long streamers.— Black, navy and sand. A Practical Gift Suggestion 500 New Blouses Specially Priced in Two Groups $3.95 $5.00 ~-Georgette, mignonette, tricolette and crepe de chine. —Newest pleated, tucked, beaded, embroid- ered, lace and ribbon trimmed models. —Fiesh, white and the wanted costume color- ings, overblouse and regular styles. —In Gift Boxes, if desired, and —Small, | sizes. Women’s Beavers —A wide variety of styles med with gros- grain ribbons in’ banded effects. Specially Priced —-A special grouping of fine chambray and gingham dress aprons, in many smart stj Wide assortment of plaids, checks and stripes in a large variety of colors. colors. Trim- Aprons $1.95 medium and large on the Famous Bradbury ing. ly tailored in the best woolens! , to Open Account And Here’s the Place to Get Your Holiday Suit or Overcoat Reduced Prices and “Credit Gladly”’ The Eastern is the logical place to get “suited” for Christmas. The immense stock of Bradburys is reduced in price for the Holiday sell- Select your suit or overcoat now in the season’s latest styles—perfect- We Invite You Whether or not you are acquainted with the policy of this store, you will be pleased to know that we welcome your account. There is no charge for interest —one price, cash or ‘credit-—-make a small payment and the bal- ance in easy weekly or monthly payments,