The Seattle Star Newspaper, December 14, 1923, Page 17

TIGHTEN NET IN COVELL HEARING Sister’s Evidence ls Dam- aging to Accused Boy COQUILLE, Ore, Deo. | supporting testimony fwitr District Atto Fisher today began building his case on the statements of Lucille Covell, Msyear old girl, whose story was told in court yesterday, may lead to the hanging of her brother, Alton Co: vell, aged 16, charged with murder ing the children's stepmother, District Attorney Misher has asked tho doath penalty for the lad, who is alleged to have smothered his step: mother with an ammonia-soaked rag, at the instigation of his unole, Arthur Covell, crippled astrologer, EING SPURNED loliday Buyers Are Pur- Chasing Sensible Presents KANSAS CITY, Mo, Deo 14— The usual demand for toys and no’ elties was at low ebb as holiday hoppers flocked to merchandise counters today, ‘Tho spending spirit is not lacking. but buyers aro more conservative, More managers explained, Tustead of a smoking jacket, dad PAN expect a new overoe: ora dos bn pairs of socks; mother and sister Will get new dresses Instead of vans tty cases or other trinkets; and the Kiddies probably will not get the Toller coasters and miniatare auto- mobiles they have asked Santa Claus to bring them, but more useful artl ties, such as clothing and books. “Our holiday trade compares fa: vorably with other years, but there ts not the usual buying of novelties &nd luxuries,” Louis Rothschild, Jr.,| ammonia; how Arthur Covell, df the Rothschild stores, sald. “Our uncle, had set the date of the mur customers are buying the useful sort by the stars, gifts, from socks to shirts, and} On that date, she testified, her un- customary run on the trinket | mters has not been evidenced this ad | “We have added a new stock of | sh American-made toys, but the sale has been only fair," H. La Barr, Manager of the local stores, declared, “Our sales of staple merchandise to holiday buyers, however, are run. ning ahead of provious years. It ts & year of conservative buying.” Mu from With part in the alleged plot. | Lucille described to the jury the plotting, laid In advance; she | how Alton had purchased a bottle of on then went declared, and marking, into the house, turned in 15 Sho was pret ty Woolworth} A letter to the girl from her jduced. One Une read, “You nut, keep your mouth shut." The dete Will meet this tost! y with the claim that Alton is |subnormal and that his star-gazing uncle's crazed mind has bad a hyp: notic Influence over the boy Chinese Educator to Study Schools On his way to study educational in. Stitutions in the Eastern states, Dr. Chung Wing Kwong, noted Chinese educator, wil arrive In Seattle! from the Orient aboard the steamship Pres ident McKinley next week. He will stop over three days in Seattle, where | he will be entertained by Clancy T.| Lewis, secretary of the Washing’ State Manu and the Chin: |Woman Chatrnnh of Congress Committee WASHINGTON, Dec, 14- Repre- séntative Mae E. Nolan, California, he only woman member of ith, congress, today was to come the first woman commi ON) chairman in the history of con- aseociation, | rena She was selected to be chair j}man of the committee on expendi- | turea in. the” postoffice department Progressives and s la Demos in Combine Spanish War Vets Honor Washington WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.—A’ new | Progressivedemocratic combine has been formed to fight the gag rule in| In commemoration of the death of the house. orge Washington, who d im The coalition forced administration | Years ago Friday, anish-Ameri leaders to adjourn the house today Seattle mot velt hall, Ed “Americanism. bs when it threatened to upset adminis. m control of the rules Deaf Persons to. Be Entertained Social club for the com. | Clifford spoke on ENTE PORTLAND, Or iclph Bouthilifer, 14, turned high school today at Forest Grove serving a sentence for a caring will meet Tues auto th Federal . Ju 18, at $ p.m, senten the lad the writing room of the Frye hotel. nthe and said he must ret English speaking hard of hearing| School to grad before adults are invited to attend. 2 dtaadbasboaoes a | 4. of ¥ December [Jail $200,000 FRAUD LOSS 3, Mo, Dec. 14 It is expected next year to erect a chain of radio stations in the Mac kenzie river valley, in Northern Can-| ., ada. ¥ assessment frauds offices of the of Louis b Asses: Scientist Flays othe ty that will agar “Night of Bath” he my He ‘STON, Texas, Dec. 14 THREE GUARDS FIRED today sounded the NG, K Dec, 14—Three death knell of the old Saturday ansas state night wash tub. @ixcharged today Contentions of the administration §foll t bathing d on of the ¢ tification in Dr. Edgar of biology a “Bath just a one ly for social pri therefrom al welfare bathing was necessary for cent of the be the ordered beard of an investig 7 men recentl small boy profess: itute here TIRED OF SERMONS " Dec. 14.—Pris y Jait have mu and serme mous vote th fad the and Imost unar dix ed of rel torder said t wishes will be on been found in Hun New South 1 Cape Colony ary, w Zealand tos has Russia, Wales, W onderf ul Gifts for Women Beautiful Christmas Certificates Make Ideal ); New Cape Gauntlet Gloves... $2.45 Silk Umbrellas for Gifts Phoenix Chiffon Silk Hose Unusual Gift Suit Blouses .... Exquisite Boudoir Caps Imported Beaded Bags... Silk Crepe Envelope Chemises . $3.95 Phoenix Silk Gift Vests......$2.50 Children’s Linen Handkerchiefs 25c Children’s Umbrellas ........$1.00 Men’s Phoenix Silk Hose.......75c Men’s Fine Linen Handkerchiefs 50c Everything in Christmas Wrappings aa ace qe ay REX —~S — EK Ry x —S > *) s—— 2 ) a= + < iy’ ~IWO STORES oF COURTESE: 4 other | now facing a death penalty for his | | the |brothor, written in jail, was intro-| Uttle | the! | A SHOP OF LEATHER NO THE | | Q SEATTLE STAR Have you avenes of | tually be witht rateen now They are d and troned. pillow-topa printed of fino, fadelens 114 Pike wt, between Mirat and Second. and can ac | THE PERFECT Gk May be found at Ave Tnney's, He is loca A beautiful $165 phonograph with records, apecia) for $65, He has a wonderful axsortment of lamps for $12.60, You have your cholce of all sixes, and models, and at many prices-or end tables, a variety of elxes and designs. You'll find one for that empty corner dat 1608 Bighth | te ig ote BUY CHRISTMAS FLOWERS TOMORROW! nsheathiy yedly | pared and offered at kots of dainty straw-flower blooms, the bouquets, all the delightful novelties tn malnted flowers at the OLYMPIC FLORAL SHOP per cent discount Saturday, 81§ Union Stre «ate Fibre flowers made and colored by the but they do not compare with the and Daby's-breath dried and showing! THE KIND A-MAN CHOOSE: PAUL HAN bou pre are anese bouquets made everlasting, that of small asters the florista are | | SON has designed cuff-lnks or rectangular settings of agate, blood ehite! How you'll admire’ the ones 1 1426 First Avenue, fintshed ne, sardonyx or find the GOLD simply with oval mala at vee Tee | The art of jewel-cutting is deing Seattle JUST THE HOLLY WREA’ You want will be n at 1913 Westlake. fully developed right oe tH ade to your order At CHAPMAN'S G: But don't wait too lon: If one has holly at what does it matter Ohvistmns, abi poinsettias Jerusal ut the bright Blooms delivered to and fragtte one tomorrow HAVE THEM DYED BROWN Turrell’s’ Madison OR BLACK! St. store, those light simmer OF ALL THE GIFTS THAT HIT The spot, silk hoslery ly, fine-text Areade comes first “Nall-File Test Bootery? md Ave ed ah A MORNING'S VISIT TO ROBSON’S Will help you decide just what ear-pho be k hearing to deaf ears! All the better 6 Arcade Square. moat completely makes are neone aska me if it's fair to persuade into possessing a really helpfut thing. I @ reluctan it im older person Don't 4 AT “THE STAR"! SWE think AROUND THE CORNER FROM U Did know ¢ ¢ in a modern garden bor ab fruit + | prove her undoing, I admit! | HINTING OF SPRING FLOWERS done in fine silpper-satin ar : EDNA w ALKER the new Chr to-Jun tx each Is fash frame. 4¢ is makin days! An faco it will 8 U Py why VELTIES ds, all cre (é something es » name burned in ISABELLE S JUST MADE dinr w that wn an ¢ Bldg. MA in. “8 e If your arms are too thin, a soft fold of chiffon over of your evening fr the sh will add much to tts becomingness. $1.00 new Bi ND BOB CURL, MARCEL y pri many models at First littie sewing machine! THEY EVEN SEW THE BUTTONS ON yhen you send the frock, the blouse ings to be compl froned at the DRY. CA pitt-0300 now girls are making doll clothes with THE SHOP OF BALLOONS! SPECIALTY SALES CO.,, upstair WHITE CHID ‘ 1 with It's done bright in thick ruste is a bit of els of Be admiring! 1 hundred SUCH TEMPTING SOUPS AND SANDWICHES find in t H TEA ROOM n baking planta has re-discover TO SIT ALL DAY AND DARN t the SEATTLE THAT SILENT PIANO HAS IN IT A GIFT TO THE HOUSE photographie | pretty things,| sHop, | at{ I'LL TAKE YOU along the side streets, up mysterious steps, around the corners, and down on the avenues where the ships come in! to give—not what everyone else is buying! vou waste, Oh, No! I won't even wear you out.,.And to- day I shall remind you again and again that, though wee | Betty Ann is most adorable and the girl chums charming, Dad, who foots the bills, deserves a sockful at the fire-| side, too! ANY MAN With a powder, WOULD BE DELIGHTED Christmas box of FRANCO-AMERICAN tollet soap and lotion from 005 Arcade shaving Square! Cine | gifts, have you seen tucked in costly on the mirror Speaking with the of attractive the side powder compacts rouge DID YOU KNOW THAT WE HAVE IN SEATTLE A market or exchange of all sorts of small gifts made in Seattle} homes? That if paint or you can bring your handiwork in and leave it to be you know that a few dollars spent at this ma has named it the I-Aid Shop) will buy beautiful things in linen, pottery, garments, in decorated china? The I-Ald Shop is ono of a zon delightful stores upstairs in the MeDERMOTT BUILDING on Fourth and Pine. And by the at the Studio in this group, you can have your Chr as late @ week from next Saturday! silver delt-buckles, good cuff links; pearls, a jeweled comb, you embroide: way, Silvey Men appreciate cigaret cases, tiny a girl invariably delights in @ uf pins, a canico TWO GIRLS FROM NEW YORK Catharine Shafer and Violet Rasmu: DANISH COFFEE SHOP a to hb delicious lunch, te silver knives, strand of have § 8 Union st. I fi nor a light supper! ave Here pour s a recipe for of Chili beans, 1 suet, t tablespoon o seed, 1 deliclous Con Carne: 2 pounds of cut beef, 2 clove of garlic, 1 amall tablespoon powder, 1 small onion, 1 salad oil, 1 Chilt grou Me comino heaping teaapoon d boll 4 hours. NO LON » to transform 1 danc PUFF, pinch ica A PERMANENT WAV 5 curls. POUDRE 7ER A FRIZZ! ordinary rante Which would you prefer—to have your thin, To ourl 4 spend a month's salary 4 atrag) ery morning a hair lookiig d evening on a g iron 2 year on To marcels? ‘o have @ permanent wave? MERRY-GO-ROUND This 4 o a NIAL at the Drivin’ at this. A FLOWER CUT OUT OF OPAL Is one of the br Shop, 1426 uniquely lovely och setting rhinestones are ne set in fabrics, the costumers’ VERY MAN APPRECIATES from what the A GIFT THAT E SHIRT SHO! t the P, of qualit other sh flannels sh Imported for men's fine are used almost as much rts, THE STORY OF A DO Jack Londor 1 1 as madras and S GREAT LOVE The dra ing to na of the birth hrist ex especially to preased in images gives a mean BACK NEW LOOK MODEL for COMES c nt when It's been to »rkrooms litul going over. k Bldg. EXCEPTIONAL GIFTS FOR.95 CENTS! A coran ge ‘ 5 in embroidered towel trom] Borgum MR. HUGHE lainty cap, THE COFFEE MAN n and co THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW AND A PHOTOGRAPH! A NEW HAT E YOUR CHINA! MISS STEEL r I-Aid McD: la 1A ? WILL FIR REINDEER FOR DINNER! Ki GIVE LINENS, OF COURSE! i i OAK THEATER Cream, ket (Gladys Anderson | | pen- I'll help you find what you truly want | I won't let| But how the treo! a robe, boyn in And, speaking: nome ne ‘orts of army supplic and a family the lo take for regular fellows, if you t nt to tuck in the car, you're sold at CAMP LEWAS WIRE them off th ure Benecn A PICTURE, A BOOK, Vor lovely pitt A BASKET! 60 to La Bow's, at 1619 Westlake, 6. cee A tray for each guest! It's very elmple to serve tea when you'd © 4“ nesting set of trays in Chinese grass all enameled in vn lacquera YOU SHOULD TAKE THE TIME WEDNESDAY ; At2 lock to attend Mra, Botiln’s inspiring class in the maki of lingerie and corsage flowers! No fees. Bring’ bits of ‘bri satin! ¥. W,, Bifth and senec A lialf dolar pays for all the material you necd to fashion a moat exquislle ornament for the hat, the gown, the camisole. IT HAS A HUNDRED USES! } . Hematitching’s 8 cents at Hite, 414 Eitel building, over Bartell's / @ RUDY LINDGRE HE BICYCLE MAN te Any real boy would appreciate a “Pierce” from this shop on Times square Satin pumps, like bobbed heads, are threatening to be with And for the same reason: ; always they are so comfortable! v ID IN THE WINDOW ‘ j Pine Street was slipping a dolly of richly embroidered linen thru the’ padded. rollers of the THOR HOME IRONER as ¥ passed today! It came out without a bit of tendency to warp, and with the pattern in perfect relief. Surely this is the most magiéal piece of equipment that a woman who keeps house can own Now, adays! Have you seen St work? ‘ No one minds the washings at home, somehow. But oh, the dulle - ness and weariness of the old-fashioned ironing process! WHAT A JOY TO OWN IT! Even if your phonograph’s a used model from’ 1816 Westlake. v SELECTED! vision glasses, fitted by Certificates are sold! THE MA At GRANDMOTHER'S GIFT HAS BEE} It's to be a pair of new Kryptok doubl Dr. Sender, at Larne’s, 1337 Third Ave. THE CHURCH-GOODS STORE I featuring rosaries, prayer-books and Ave, near Pine Bibles. At 1607 Fourth Somehow a distinctive gown is’ commanding season after scason there an ordinary one of the style that every one wears 4s ime possibly trite after the first month or two, THOSE BEAUTIFUL BLANKETS YOU’VE PRICED At a stor enue y be duplicated, I'm sure, at CAMP LEWIS WIE I cost much less here! Corner of First and Senec . SANTA CLAUS IS KIND To Betty IF Ann, who holds her book much too close to her nose when she reads, he'll give her a letter of introduction to Dr. and Mra Edmunds (optometrists on Fraser-Paterson’s balcony) entitling her to glasses that will correct the trouble before it has gone too fart have What the Chinese sent us more attractive than the silken- wrought boudoir slippers that the importers are showing? YOUR LAST CHANCE To e the “Dr F Fs makes his debut, on return to Iver screen in th s picture, Colonial Theater. Ends Sat- Drop in ey have a new orchestra. “C. 1 surely enjoy it. o after 6 p.m. Kiddies always 10c. Wouldn't it be fine to be given a gift that eliminates the drudgery of coal, wood, ashes and dirt! oT et CAUSE OF DISEASE: Explained and how t are successfully treated; Loughney’s ake Oven tr ment offices are located at the corner of Fifth and Union, in the Crary Bidg., Rooms $10-312-31 Dr. Loughney is assisted by competent fady nurses. His hours are 9 a. m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 9 to 12 only. MA in-6242, Chiat yrs No wonder that Victor Hugo's immortal classic inspired a drama that has stirred the world! FREE book. Dr. ALTOGETHER LOVELY IS At Betty ri: oR 216 McDermott THE GIFT LINGERIE " WIRTHMORE shop; fashioned of sheerest voile in cately hand-embroidered! Some’s as low as $1.95, Building. : el shades Just the thing to use in carrying out the color scheme is a set of hand-painted table mats of Chinese grass. eso %e IN OTHER CITIES Sym: ny season tickets are popular Christmas gifts. them in appropriate envelopes. Reservations now. Mail and orders are accepted. Civic Symphony Orchestra, 266 Eme pire Bldg. MAin-6886. Daily 9 to 5. Part-payment plan, if ree quested. Celebrated soloists Sunday afterndoi Sse Fe You may The gingham dog has a successor! striped calico cat! It's the candy- Seer. THEY'VE HOLLY, TOO! Tucked in the new COLT-McLOUGHLIN Shop in tho White Bldg. (407 Union kets of just-like-real St.) are vivid poinset- prepared flowers, great fe potted gorgeous cut blooms! plants, uarters for Santa Claus, it seems to me! Wwe tsed to scoff at imitation dlossoms. that can touch cithout knowing that they are the ) THE APRON SHOP colc rons and uniforms of almost ar But now them even, fadeless kind, GO TC design you choose. shocs, frock ye the price A TERMS IN TOWN inswick, if I choose) THE EASIES' I can } for only 00 ¢ on Pike, fascinating must neve dance to to thrill the youn, s BROC in a INDE complete SHOP, 1822 ntter if Santa Claus is a myth iERIE-MAKING’S NOT DI FFICULT mnt. ¥ cout no by STAMPED AND HEMSTITCHED