The Seattle Star Newspaper, June 8, 1921, Page 7

é bre a | [) WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1921. Mt pa TIMERS TIN SESSION | SWAP YARNS State Pioneers Get Together and Recall the Old Days well that ends well” have the slogan of Pioneers Tuesday, when t 4a ] ih nly to learn that there was untit 1:30. say that these hours r were of Joan ac Donald McGinnis, of Clallam coun- | ty, the retiring president, talked a about the characters which were result of pioneer hardships, WERE HARDSHIPS CHARACT “I wonder,” he said, “if modern! children can develop the endurance, and courage, and reliability that Were brought out by what we had to Erapple with, | “I wouldn't go backward, but tt is fe a thourht to make modern parents | take notice." | G. A. Hill, tn speaking of the re- | port of the committee on taxation, | said: “You say it is no use to try | to have this pioneer building exempt ed from taxation; that the attorney | General said it would require an ex: | tra session of the legislature, and it would, therefore, be unconstitu-| tional.” Hill spoke with much feeling as he continued: “I don't believe any man in this state is mean enough to in- | sist on’ levying taxes on property | owned and supported by the men | who endured the hardships of the beginning, the men who opened up this country and made it possible for civilized living! PUMMITTEE ON TAXATION S$ CONTINUED “I move, therefore, that the com- mittee on taxation be continued.” The motion was carried by a unan imous vote of the 120 members pres: ent. Each year tells {ts tory of names transferred from the State Pioneer records to the records of eternity. ‘The organization numbers today 274 ‘women and 299 men. Of the original group of men, wom- tle in 1851, but five remain—two Denny children, two Bell children q and one other. at the head of the State Historical ' building, was elected president; Le ander Miller, who claims 80 years and Hilman Jones, secretary, 4 William Calhoun was re-elected j © treasurer, on the ground that he ie «en and children who settled in Seat- W. P. Bonney, of Tacoma, the man and doesn't look 60, vice president, “looked old only on the top of his head.” and was therorre qualified to continue in charge of the society's funds. Trustees elected were R. H. Den- ny, H. L. Denny, Leander Miller, rs, Bertha Piper Venan and Willis mes, E STILL PEELING 0M HET BIG FIRE _ Two interesting bits about the big fire of 89 were picked up in the ‘morning’s reminiscences. Robert Abrams called attention to his ears, f which are still peeling from the ‘burns they received on that memor- able night, when he was one of the volunteer firemen, And a Portland pioneer remarked: \ “Seattle mentioned Tacoma’s aid at , the time of her big fire; she seems to _ have forgotten that Portland gave up its Fourth of July celebration funds to Seattle's aid.” - Seattle regrets the omission of such an acknowledgment, but it hasn't forgotten the ¢ the deed. She Was? Was? Ah, What Was She? Asks . Old Tombstone LONDON, June &—An old tomb: stone, dating back about 100 years has just been renovated in the Par ish Church of Action. It bears the mame of Mrs. Ann Minton and the lollowing inscription: “She was? ™ Ah, what was she? What a wife nd mother should be—that was she.” 100 Years Old; He Smokes and Drinks LONDON, June §.—On the occa sion of his 100th anniversary George Cleghorn received a message of con gratulation from the king and queen, He is the oldest railway pensioner in the kingdom. He ts alert, phys ically and mentally, and is still fond of smoking a cigar and a glass of whisky. ‘Bluey’ Crafts Says t Autos Vice Agents 7 NEW YORK, June 8.—Autos are i the latest agency of vice, according to Dr. Wilbur F. Crafts, head of the International Reform bureau, who is going to tell Henry Ford that he must frame legislation that will stop the use of the motor car for im- moral purposes. cy CALGARY, Alta.—Stanton Nickle, shoe merchant, sentenced to two years’ imprisonment. While drunk he ran over and killed woman with his auto. men rescued by gas in Sal CENTRALIA.—Five after being overcome zee Valley coal mine. WEAR HAIR NOW TO MATCH THEIR GOWNS; || WHERE? OH, IN PARIS |! PARIS, June $.--Different col- ored hair, according to the time of day,.is the latest beauty de vice which risiennes have adopted. This is produced not by wigs but by what are de cribed as “transformations.” These consist of % vapory tint ed net of hair. The blonde girl may find that for her morning walk chestnut locks go better with her frock.. For a dance a black and silver frock goes better || perbaps with black hair. FREDERICK & NELSON FIFTH AVENUE AND PINE STREET Downstairs Store 100 Axminster Rugs, Special 27x54 36x63 $2.95 $4.75 AY opportunity for considerable sav- ings on deep-pile Axminster Rugs of the sizes so handy for use in wide door- ways and for general “scatter” purposes. Tasteful patterns and colorings, featur- ing blue, rose, brown, tan and taupe. Size 27x54, special $2.95. Size 36x63, special $4.75. 300 Pairs of Marquisette Curtains Special $1.25 Pair A 2-inch hem with open hemstitch- ing borders these Curtains of well- woven, firm marquisette—in white, ivory and ecru color. Much below regular value at $1.25 pair. 2,000 Yards of Cretonne At 25c Yard An exceptionally attractive lot—offer- ing the desirable chintz effects, black trellis patterns with rose climbers, and vivid colorings for porch and summer home. Unusually low-priced at 25¢. 150 Pairs of Ruffled Voile Curtains Special 89¢ Pair Fine for bedroom and cottage use, these ruffled White Voile Curtains, edged with 2-inch baby frills. Length 21-3 yards. Special 89¢.pair. 250 Men’s Russian Cord Shirts Special $2.25 Thursday HIS handsome material is seldom to be had in Shirts at such a low price. These are French-cuff Shirts, with white cord on grounds of blue, green, pink and lavender. Sizes 14 to 1614, Featured Thursday at a very price—special $2.25. —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE low 130 Trimmed Hats Reduced to $1.00 Each T this very low price, one may add two or three extra hats to the sum- mer wardrobe for less than the usual cost of one. All-straw and straw-and-fabrie combi- nations in a wealth of desirable colorings and shapes—reduced to $1.00. —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE Remnants of Dress Woolens Reduced to $1 95 The Yord WEEDS, Velours, Black-and-white Checks, Serges, Brushed Wool, Coat- ings, Broadcloths and Tricotines figure in this underpriced offering, in lengths from one to three yards. An opportunity for saving on the ma- terial for skirt, dress or coat. Widths 48 and 54 inches. Reduced to $1.95 yard. = —tHE pownsTairs sToRE Cups and Saucers Special $1.25 Sct of 6 P! AIN white and of medium-weight semi-porcelain, are these low-priced Cups and Saucers. Special, the set of six, $1.25. —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORS r_ ; THE SEATTLE STAR 200 Taffeta Frocks - In a Remarkable Thursday Offering Featuring the Current Styles and Trimming Effects, in Black Brown Navy Gray SIZES 16 TO 42 Under ordinary circumstances these Dresses would be marked at considerably higher prices. Due to an advantageous purchase they are quoted at one very low price—$13.85. —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE TWO LOTS OF Columbia Records at Special Prices ‘At the New Quiek-Service Record Counter Downstairs Store 1400 double-faced 10-inch Records, 260 double-faced 12-inch Records Special 48 Each Special TR e Each (Popular, Operatic, Standard and Instrumental Selections) —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE 840 Pairs of ' Women’s and Misses’ White Canvas Shoes Special $1.65 Pair i UST at the outset of the “outdoors” season—a notable of- fering in these favorite shoes. —White Canvas Lace High Shoes —White Canvas Lace Oxfords Rubber-soled and rubber-heeled, these flexible Shoes are as comfortable and cool as outing and sports wear require. Misses’ Sizes, 111 to 2. Women’s Sizes, 21/2 to 8. Special, Thursday, $1.65 pair. 51 pairs of Men’s White Canvas Lace Shoes, with rubber heels and rubber soles, sizes 6 to 10, special $1.95 pair. THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE A NEW IMPORTATION of these sia strong Baskets that are just as well adapted for picnic use as they are for marketing. Closely woven of smooth willow, with substantial handles. Three sizes in oval shape pictured: 9x12x5, special 30¢. 11x1314x54, special 40¢. 1214,x15x7, special 50¢. —HOUSEWARHS SECTION~- THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE PAGE 7 Downstairs Store | eS | | Window Shades Special 65c Each Hand-made Oil Opaque and Water color Shades, in sizes up to 38x72; mount~ ed Pe substantial rollers; special 65¢ ead Art Burlap At 25¢ Yard Choice of rose, blue, brown, gatural and green in this 36-inch burlap—adapted for so many decorative uses. Bi Table Oilcloth Special 35c Yard Standard quality, in white and colors, in _ special Thursday offering, at 35¢ yar 800 Yards of i Curtain Scrims At 15¢ Yard With self striped borders and finished ~ edge, these Scrims will be ready for use with hemming at top and bottom only. In cream and ecru color, 36 inches wide, 15¢ yard. , Remnants ‘of + Drapery Fabrics at Reduced Prices f a disposal offering, Thursday, Rem- nants of Swiss Scrim, Marquisette, - Nets, Tapestry Brocades, Damasks, Silks, | Velvets, Cretonnes and Silkolines, in suite . able lengths for pillows, table rannera, — panels and squares. —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE 720Pairsof =~ ff Women’s Lace-boot Silk Stockings if Special 89c Pair : D= to an advantageous purchase, this ~ a Pure Thresd-cik’ Stockings in’ lacostrige -8} Zs fe boot effect, with hemmed lisle garter top, reinforced heel, toe and sole, In Black Cordovan White 7 Sizes 814 to 10. In the Downstairs Store, Thursday, ial ay ae DOWNSTAIRS STORE 200 Coverall Aprons LIP-OVER and button - front styles of Percale, with belts and sashes, trimmed with narrow ruf- fles, piping and rick-rack braid. Choice of striped and dotted per terns, also plain pink and Delft-blue, Special, _ Thurs- day, $1.00. —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE Fairy Soap HOTEL-SIZE Special 30c Dozen The handy oval cakes of this floating soap, 114-ounce size, special 3O0¢ dozen cakes. The Gross, $3.25. —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE Japanese Luncheon Cloths and Napkins . At Special Prices iI 48-inch Cloths, special 75¢. 60-inch Cloths, special $1.25. Napki ecial dozen, mee —T WNSTAIRS STORE