The Seattle Star Newspaper, February 19, 1924, Page 7

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 i 4 Sea Hero Rescues Freighter’s Crew in Storm Charles L. MacGregor, first _ officer of the liner President McKinley, who took his life- boat thru raging seas to the rescue of 47 men on a sink ing Jap freighter. Passengers from the Orient on! the Admiral Oriental liner President McKinley told Tuesday the story of the herolam of First Officer Charles L. MacGregor, who took a lifeboat from the liner to the rescue of 47 F men, trapped on the sinking Japa- ) nese freighter Kyosel Maru, The © rescue was made in a snowstorm, © with the waves running high, MacGregor Monday refused to dis- Rmeriss his exploit. In Japan, whence he McKinley took the rescued the officer was asked what would like given him to he gratitude of Japan. He replied: “There is no way In. the world to place a price on a human Peli. I just did my duty, that's an” — The McKinley got an 8. O. S. from the sinking freighter.on the night of January 9 Captain Alvin Lustic Marted at once to the rescue. The Kyosel Maru was 300 miles away. A terrific storm was raging and it was two days later before the liner tame up. MacGregor called for vol unteers to man a lifeboat and the Mner's crew fought for the honor. ‘The 1,500 feet between the McKin- ley and the doomed vessel took an hour to cover. With the help of the McKinley's launched their crew the Japs % remaining lifeboat | all were saved. Captain Lustic was presented ‘With a loving cup in recognition of S the McKinley’s part in the rescue. ‘Gurnep THIEF TO WED GIRL FLINT, Mich. Feb. 19.—Because the mother of the girl he wanted to marry demanded that he’ first show her $1,000 in cash, James Robinson, 23, attempted to get the Money from a branch of the Gene- @e county savings bank at the| point of a gun. That was the explanation that! Robinson made, police said today. He had forced bank employes to Band over the money, but was cap- | _ tured after a chase of a few blocks. While working on a farm near » Mich. Robinson sought to Marry his employer's daughter. The | Sirl's mother, however, objected un- » ti Robinson could show he had | $1,000. | 4 City Transmits Large Rail Sum Principal and interest on the street Tallway purchase totaling $1,337, 167.50 was sent to New York bond. holders Monday by City Treasurer E4 L. Terry. ts annual re 93,000 and $323, semi-ann: a ual tn: y , At the same time the cit; id off $26,500 interest on othe. perc ds and forwarded $19,250 on park $37,150 on sewer bonds and 1,499 on light bonds. j Postpone Work on | 2 Street Projects Action’ of the Dexter ave. exten- sion and Denny Hill regrade Projects will be delayed until after the spring elections, it was indicated by the city council members Tuog day. The reports on the work, submitted by J. D. Blackwell, were Feferred to the council as a com- mittee of the whole for considera- tion. SOURDOUGH SAWS OWN HANDS OFF; - SAVES HIS LIFE NCHORAGE, Alaska, Feb. 19. ~The “nerve of the sour ough” today saved L. §. Wicker- sham his hands. Mushing from Valdez creek to Anchorage, Wickersham’s fingers became frozen With his jacknife as the only surgical instrument available, without medicated dressing of other appurtenances of the doc- for’s craft, Wickersham ampu tated the affected digita, When he and his dog team feached here he stabled the hus- Kies and then reported at the hospital. Physicians put the fin- Wahine touches to the operation, ouncing it a “success.” _ @nd, under MacGregor’s direction, ||) 1994 THE SEATTLE STAR PAGE 7 REDERICK & NELSON DOWNSTAIRS STORE——NEWNESS CLOTH FROCKS | LINEN FROCKS A Colorful Array of New Spring Ginghams 20c, 25c, 30c, 35c, 40c COLORFUL and beautiful array of Spring Ginghams is displayed in the Downstairs Store. New colorings and new patternings in profusion. Distinctive plaid and ratine effects, blocks, checks and stripes; two- and three-color ef- fects. More than 40 patterns to choose from. Widths 27 and 82 inches. At 20¢, 25¢, 30¢, 35¢ and 40¢ yard. —nownsrains stone Women’s Silk Vests, $1.95 ‘OMEN’S glove-silk Vests in bodice top style. Flesh-pink, orchid and peach shades. In sizes 6, Tand 8 At $1.95. —DOWNSTAIRS STORE Unusually Attractive Value in Jersey-T op Petticoats $1.65 OMEN’S and misses’ jer- sey-silk-top Petticoats in a wide array of colors, with deep accordeon-plaited flounces of printed sateen. Also plain shades. Straight-line styles. Wednesday, at $1.65. —DOWNSTAIRS STORE 150 Pairs of Women’s ‘‘Sample”’ Arch-Support Shoes Sizes 34 and 4 (Only) $3.95 ‘OMEN’S high Shoes, Oxfords and Strap Pumps in brown and black leathers. Also some white Reignskin cloth shoes. Sizes 314 and 4 (only). Low- priced at $3.95 the pair. DownsTarns store Cowhide Traveling Bags : SPECIAL $6.35 OOD quality cow- hide Traveling Bags in 16- and 18- ) inch sizes. Brown and black leathers. Well made, with leather sewed-on cor- neré, sturdy metal frame and good lock and fasten- ings., Leather lined, with 3 pockets. Special, Wednes- day, at $6.35. DOWNSTAIRS STORE For Women and Misses ICTURING three of more than a score of smart styles to be found in the fea- tured group of $15.00 Frocks. A splendid choice of new style details and new colors. Soft draping velour, crepe and granite cloth. In plain shades, plaids, checks and stripes. Straight lines and two-plece styles. Dis- playing charming collars and cuffs; girdles of self material or leather, and other trim- mings. Sizes for women and misses. $15.00 —DOWNSTAIRS STORED vorites in Spring fashions. pictured. ming becoming to linen frocks. Fern green, melon, lavender, brown tones and white, embroidery, white buttons; pockets and narrow sash. tive value at— $5.75 Five New Styles in Extra Size Dresses in navy blue and brown twill. Becoming styles for $17 75 women of full figure. Sizes 4614 to 5214. —DOWNSTAIRS STORE SS 100 Smart New Trimmed Hats ISPLAYS of new trimmed Hats at - this moderate price uggest a verit- able garden of Spring flowers. Milan, straw cloth, hair cloth and combinations of Georgette crepe and straw cloth in the brightest of Spring coldr tones. Trimmings of richly-colored flowers, fruit and garlands add their charm. Black Hats are also prominent in this group. Attractive value at $5.00. —DOWNSTAIRS STORE 2,000 Yards of 36-INCH PERCALES 15c YARD 10 to 20 Yard Lengths 10 to 20 Yard Lengths . WiDeE assortment of stripe and figured patternings in good quality Percales. White and colored grounds. Width 36 inches; lengths from 10 to 20 yards. Special, Wednesday, at 15¢ —DOWNSTAIRS STORE Felt-base Floor Covering Low-priced 69c Square Yard Sx neat and serviceable patterns in felt-base Floor Covering. Tile, parquetry flooring and conventional designs in the popular colors. Good value at 69¢ square yard. NOTE: As we do not lay this floor covering you will facilitate choosing by bringing room measurements, —DOWNSTAIRS STORE New Mercerized Drapery Fabric EW Drapery Fabric in neat brocaded effects suitable for drapes, bed sets and other decorative purposes. In § 5 C lustrous, mercerized finish; 36 inches wide. Rose, blue, : Nile green and flax colorings, and changeable effects. YARD —DOWNSTAIRS STORE A Special Purchase of Men’s Athletic Union Suits 69c a nainsook Athletic Union Siits at a very low price. Well tailored garments. Cut amply full in all sizes—deep in the trunk. Elastic strip in back. Sizes 36 to 46. Special edd —Moen‘s Section, DOWNSTAIRS STORE For Women and Misses tan and Trimmed in braid, collars and cuffs and Attrac- —DOWNSTAIRS STORE IVE pretty styles in Linen Frocks—fa- Three are They are fashioned along straight lines, with just the right amount of trim- Spring Dress Fabrics At $2.45 Yard LAIDS, checks and prints in the fashion- right weaves for Spring dresses and coats. Plentiful displays of the newest weaves and patternings are ready in the Downstairs Store. PLAID AND CHECK TAFFETA in an at- tractive variety of designs. Navy blue, Copen- hagen blue, brown, ivory, tan and black ground colors. Width 35 inches. Yard $2.45. PRINTED CREPES in_ silk-and- cotton weaves. Floral and Oriental designs in color- ful combinations. Choice of eight ground col- ors. Width 38 inches. Yard $2.45. BROCADE CREPE FAILLE in self color patterns. Ivory white, tan and brown tones, gold, helio, navy and black. Width 36 inches, Yard $2.45, CHECK AND PLAID VELOURS in the at- tractive tan and brown tones favored for Spring skirts, suits and dresses. Width 56 inches. Yard $2.45. NOVELTY CHECK TWEEDS in pleasing gray and tan shades. Good assortment of check patterns. Width 56 inches. Yard $2.45, —DOWNSTAIRS STORE 12 New Styles in Blouses $1.95 VERBLOUSE and _ tuck-in models in new Blouses of good quality barred dimity. Twelve very smart styles with new collar and cuff effects. Strictly tailored, and lace-trimmed. One style is pictured. Sizes 86 to 44, Attractive value at $1.95. —pownsrarns stort Women’s Suede Cloth Gloves 65ce 75ce $1.50 At 65¢: SUEDE CLOTH GLOVES in two-clasp style. With three rows of embroidery in self and contrasting shades, Gray, beaver and black. At 75¢: SUEDE CLOTH GLOVES in strap-wrist style. ith deep cuffs and three rows of embroidery in contrasting effect. Gray, beaver and black, At $1.50: SUEDE CLOTH GAUNTLETS in strap- wrist style. With attractive cut-out effect in cuffs. Three rows of stitching on back. Gray and beaver shades. Sizes 6 to 8, —DOWNSTAIRS STORE Breakf ast Sets of Blue Willow 82 PIECES 4 Drag oe English Blue Willow in semi-porce- lain. The 82-piece service consists of: 6 Breakfast Plates 6 Cups and Saucers 1 Breakfast Platter An attractive value, Wednesday, at $7.95. —Dbo' ‘AIRS STORE 6 Bread an¢ Butter Plates