The Seattle Star Newspaper, December 20, 1920, Page 16

LOBBY WILL FIGHT CLOSE TAB ON GUNS Won't Be Easy to Get Law Thru Legislature, Chief Searing Declares Police officials of Tacoma and Spo-| kane will be asked to co-operate in} fighting for the passage by the state | legislature of a gun registration law, | Police Chief Will H, Searing said to: | day Chief Searing York fo tion law tten to New ference w held with T . authorities | Alleging that her beauty! be obtained regarding possibl kc bers her by rand sister to frame a line of action to secure|was marred in an auto acci-|on his request, but it was announced in-law, sat near Denwel, the passage of the law, he declared. | dont Miss Lillian B. Herbert, | ikhinenpectoe ca jof New York, is suing Mrs, => Miles to Play |Midnight Masses to 8 police wilt not be/ Blanche Frisch, in whose ma-| Santa for B.P.O.E.| Be Held Christmas| Altho Spoka conferred with pe will b law, according to the chief. IST ad guns The chief also outlined today the} Proposed law as it has been formu lated at present The law would require tha gun in the state be re police. This would be accomp forcing every gun ¢ his gun; by com @ealer to register a) session, and all guns that his possession as soon as h them; by providing (hat every trans fer of a gun shall be recorded with police; by permitting the sale of guns ‘only on the presentation of a permit from police; by forbidding the unre corded importation Into the Gate ot} all firearms. | FORBID FIREARMS | IN STORE WINDOWS | Another provision of the law would De the forbidding of the display of firearms in store windows. Penalties of the proposed law Should be especially severe for any one found in possession of an unre istered gun, or in possession of a gun} that is not officially recorded as be ing in his possession, Chief: Searing | said. ‘The chief also condemned the! fight which is already being made) against the introduction of the bill) before the solons. “There is only one thing that will} prevent the legislature from passing the law, in my opinion,” the chief as | serted. “That is the selfish lobby} that will be established by interests) who are opposed to any restriction on the sales of guns, purely because of the financial loss they themselves will suffer. LOBBY ONCE KILLED REGISTRATION LAW “A registration law, not as strin gent as the one we are framing, was introduced tn the state legisiature in 2919. It was killed by the lobby. “Of course, as long as we have men who plaice dollars above lives, we must expect such opposition. “This lobby is to blame for many of the lives that have been sacrificed in shootings during last year. ‘They are to blame for a percentage ‘of the numerous hoidups, occurring | all over the state. “If they defeat the law again, they will only add additional blame to} their burden. Which probably doesn’ | mean a thing to them. They will get) their few dollars and will be satis. fied. . “Some people have got the idea) that the law will only hinder the} honest citizen who keeps a gun for self protection. This sort of man will have no more trouble getting a gun ufder the proposed law.than he has Now. All we want is that the gun he does get be.registered. Of course, it| would require extreme circum stances to allow him to carry the gun, but the mere possession of the | gun will be no more difficult for the honest citizen than it is now, KEEP CLOSER TAB ON CROOK’S MEAL TICKET “To say that the law will not be obeyed by desperate criminals is hypothetical. The really desperate criminal would obey no law if he could gain by breaking it, But we do not seek to establish the millen- nium. We simply want to check crime and criminals as much as it is possi ble. I think this law will do so, by allowing us to keep closer tab on guns, the meal ticket of the crook. “At least there seems no reason able purpose for opposing it—only that it will cut into the pocketbooks of the gun sellers go some extent. I think all opposition can be traced to this source. “Another reason for the strict lished by} : 00. regulation of guns is the knowledge of their use that has become general because of the wat and its training.” see Fake Federal Men Shoot Man in Foot Bert W. Keating was recovering Monday from a slight gun wound in the foot, received in an alleged raid on his room at 1510 Yesler w: urday night. F. M. Harris, W. E. Tipp, 34, are held in connec tion with the shooting. They are alleged to have attempt 4 a raid, posing as federal officers, Keating was shot by Harris during the fight that followed, police say Harris carried a special sheriff's commission. Neither man is employed by the f al prohibit tion force, says Chief Donald A. Mc Donald. deputy Sticks Gun in His Ribs; $45 Is Taken One robber kept a gun pressed against the ribs of Philip Rogers, while another searched his pockets near his home Bellevue ave, Gunmen Rob Aurora | Meat Market Man| ‘Two robbers held up J. A. Jones, proprietor of a meat market at 7215] Aurora ave. Saturday night while he was on his way home. They| took the day's receipts, totaling $100, from him. Both were masked and one flourished a gua ~ |Ghost Walks for National Guard |" Pay checks every | Months? drill for the elved. 88, and tnetude SUES HOSTESS nt chine she was riding, and the! Empire Carting Co. for $25,-| The Frisch car crashed »|into an Empire truck, | first and range work for the egintere od with | rencauy pede vard unite in Seattle have | op, The checks totai| compensation | wanit six |; PASSAIC, N. J, 20,—The of the First Netherland chureh will pass Judgment tonight | \ of the Rev, Cc 1, former pastor, who urned after nee simultane consistory eld information ld be et © family Pnelus | app A mysterious dina wly with Mis time since nervices waa in tears during the ceremor | Several women of the congregation | also wept elder nid full confi n exco! nt, but Mr be the chureh, No statem Tom Miles is combing the moth out of wkers, shir nd putting a bit ing up pe ished “dog of ex eve mas suit For Tom is Santa Claus for the| ready begun to | tra trimming on his natty red Christ = | pings. Hikes, and it will be his job next y to hand out the cand) ething to the needy kidd ity who will flock to the for most of thelr Chri tmas | | Members nit Seattle a, Pr AYNE, EDITOR s gathered Ingham \s ng sought § unday v4 joation for return to full member: | yngouldt took for on ing For the first time in years the STORE HOURS 19 A. M. TO 6 P, M. UNTIL CHRISTMAS Ba THE BON MARCHE RGAIN BASEMENT A Great Abundance of Practical Gifts at Practical Savings In the Bargain Basement Of course you want to give all the gifts you possibly can-—and you want them to be as nice as possible for the money That's why you'll find Bargain Basement savings a welcome addition to the joy of holiday shopping. Make your gift selections here and save the cost of Free Delivery, Charge Accounts, Excess Sales-service, Free Alterations to Garments and other price-increasing expenses. Give Year-Long Comfort for a Very Modest Sum Give Indian-Style Moccasins to Men, Women or Children HERE are gifts of lasting comfort, good looking and inexpensive, sure to delight the one who receives fhem, because they’re out of the ordinary. Indian-style Moccasins, with their brightly-colored bead _trim- mings, add a touch of the unusual to the ease of slippered com- fort, and they are durable because made of real leather. They come in shades of brown and tan and are warmly lined. A full assortment of sizes for men, women and children is shown—something most remarkable this late in the sea- son, and due only to the fact that these Moccasins were 60 days late in arriving. If you are in doubt as to a suitable gift, or if your shopping time is limited, or if you wish to give an inexpensive present to man, woman or child—TIndian-style Moccasins will solve your problem. See them in our Pike Street window. Another Christmas Suggestion Women’s Felt Juliets at Real Savings you have to spend. wi on thi followin ght masses will be held in Catholic | hurches in this diocese Christma Churches thruout the clty have al aswume holiday trap: | /Mountaineers to Set Up Christmas Trees of the Mountaineers w institutions Wednesda. t up the Christmas trees and annual tmas Greens walk of the club The Bargain Basement is showing a splendid assortment of Wom- en’s Felt Slippers in Juliet style at three very reasonable prices. At $2.15, Women’s Felt Juliets in Oxford gray, sizes 3 to 7. At $2.29, Women’s Felt Juliets, ribbon trimmed, are shown in Oxford gray, wine and black. Sizes 3 to 7. At $2.79, Women’s Felt Juliets trimmed around the tops with genuine fur or fur fabric. colors, They are featuring trimmings of beads, Sizes 16 to 42. brown, tinsel thread, blue, dark green, navy and heather, and are full-lined or lined to the waist with plain or figured mercerized materials. A variety of good-looking models in sizes from 16 to 44. But not all styles or sizes in all colors. Smart Dresses at $15.00 Of Tricotine, Serge and Jersey A wide selection of straight-line and novelty styles, with long or three- quarter length sleeves, ribbon, chenille and floss embroidery and buttons. Colors are navy, gray and sand shades. cire These come in navy, Oxford gray, wine and taupe. Sizes 3 to 8, but not in all colors or both styles. Women’s Warm Coats at $15.95 Here are very comfortable winter coats, smartly styled and in attractive at a real bargain price. tailored from rough-finished coating fabrics in tan, mid-| THE SEATTLE STAR To Pass Judg ment on Minister Who Eloped With Girl hat members of the family, who are °.| you all your ate family, which | mmunicated, was not and Mrs, William STORE HOURS—10 A. M. TO 6 P. M. UNTIL CHRISTMAS The Bon Marché PSTABLIS HED 1890 To Simplify Your Christmas Shopping re bon arche has arranged its gi stocks most convenien y srovided an abundance of sales- The Bon Marche I rranged its gift stock t tly, 7 1 bund f sal people and offers every facility for the speedy and satisfactory selection of your Christmas Gifts. ‘ Cretonnes 65c a Yard Less Than Former Mill Prices 4,012 Yards Bought for Cash and at a Saving High Grade Sateens, Mercerized Repps and Imitation Linens In Floral, Bird and Oriental Patterns Colors to Please Every Taste DRAPERY SECTION—FOURTH FLOOR 3,000 New Christmas Ties at 75q Q A Timely Offering of Men’s s Open: End Four-in-Hands In stripes, fig- ures, brocades and fancy designs. In colors to please the most critical mas- culine taste. Lisle Suspenders $1.00 In all colors. At- tractively boxed. MEN'S SHOP—LOWER MAIN FLOOR Suggestions for Boys | you are in doubt about what to give for any boy— glance down this list, you will find numerous things that are most practical. —Boys’ Caps, priced from $1.50 to $2.50. —Boys’ Hats at $2.25 to $4.00 each. —Boys’ Toques, priced 75¢ to $1.50. —Boys’ Middy Sweaters priced at $6.00 to $15.00. —Boys’ Jersey Sweaters priced Books for the Children’s Christmas —Bubble Books—the books that sing—$1.00, —The Burgess Animal Book— $3.00. —Pete the Cowpuncher — the Boy Scouts’ official library— $1.00. —Kiddie Kar Book—by Rich- ard J. Walsh—$1.50. —Goosey Goosey Gander Series Tam and Scarf Sets Gifts Useful Made of brushed wool, tams finished with big fluffy pom- pons, scarfs with deep fringe at end. A special lot at $2.75 to $5145. —Hand-crocheted Tams fluffy pompon of self color—in with —T5¢. at $2.65 to $4.00. delicate and dark shades—pink, —Jane Allen Series—set of 3 —Boys’ Coat Sweaters priced blue, rose, white, navy, scarlet —$1.50 each. at $5.00 each. and cardinal. —Little Boy Blue Nursery —Boys’ Bath Robes at $3.00 Pn ee : Rhymes91.50. to $8.00 each, Girls Guimpe e Dresses —tThe Italian Twins—$1.75. —Windsor Ties at 50¢ each. Jumper-effect Dresses, made of fine French serge—will make excellent gifts for daughter— neck and pockets with long and short stitch in silk or yarn— 6-to 12-year sizes—$15.00. DAUGH SHOP—SECOND FLOOR —Four-in-Hand Ties at 50¢ each, —Boys’ Handkerchiefs at 15¢ to 50¢ each. BOYS' SECTION—UPPER MAIN FLOOR —Peter Patter Books—by Leroy Jackson—$2.50. —Westward Ho!—by Charlies Kingsley—$3.50. CHILDREN'S BOOK NOOK—LOWER MAIN FLOOR Gifts of China and Glassware Reduced $5.00 Berry Sets Reduced to $3.95 “Nippon” Hand - painted China Sets and Berry Sets— most useful of gifts, reduced to $3.95. $7.50 Chocolate Sets Reduced to or. $5.95 “Nippon” Hand-painted China Chocolate and Tea Sets—reduced for Tuésday to $5.95. $2.00 Water Sets Reduced to $1.45 $2.00 seven-piece Glass ~ Water Sets—cut in floral pattern—reduced to $1.45. For the Undecided Giver Bon Marché Merchandise Bonds The recipient will be delighted with a Merchandise Bond—good for any amount—for any merchandise in stock—to be selected at any time. PERSONAL SERVICE—SECOND FLOOR CASHIER'S OF FICK—FIFTH FLOOR Bon Marché Glove Bonds Good for any style, color or size of glove—at the price indicated on the bond. EXCHANGE DESK—UPPER MAIN FLOOR PERSONAL SERVICE—SECOND rigor You Can Send “Paul’s Jams” by Telegraph You still have time to send Christmas packages of Paul's Jams—we will telegraph your order without extra charge—in 4-, 15- and 26-jar packages—to New York, Chicago, Boston, Pittsburg, Atlanta, Memphis, Kansas City, Dallas and Denver—we're within 24 hours of any town in the United States. UPPER MAIN FLOOR Ta Watch for special lots of toys at re- duced prices — when in the store. BASEMENT—UNION 8ST. SIDB $2.75 Water Sets Reduced to $1.98 Seven-piece Glass Water Sets in the Grape pattern— reduced for this sale to $1.98, FOURTH FLOOR