The Seattle Star Newspaper, August 7, 1924, Page 5

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 1924 THE SEATTLE STAR “What 61 ‘Years Work. | inAmerica Mean to Me’ rnishine S ~~ GRUNBAUM ER OS | SIXTH AVE. BETWEEN PIKE AND PINB Cau Afieh ventory ‘Ail Sb HIGH-GRADE FURNITURE, RUGS AND DRAPERIES Two Movie Snaps of Samuel Gompers BY SAMUEL GOMPERS President, American Federation of Labor (Copyright, 1924, by NEA Service, Ine) gi TY gi years ago I came to the United States, a ars, With my father, mother, five brot ee iy ter. What have these 61 years in America meant to me They have meant much, They have meant all that they could—61 years of service, 61 years of hope. 1 have tried hard, They have meant loving my adopted country which gave me the privilege of citizenship. I have tried to serve my country and to prove worthy of the privilege of citizenship and the cause of humanity. As to what I may have been able to accomplish, I can- not say. 3ut to me nothing is worth while, no life is worth liv- ing, except for the service you can give to the cause of humanity, And now let us call it “30.” BY MAURICE Samuel Gompers ts 74. 9 the years and battles left thelr scars, he still stands as th ding light for that great workers known n Feder. HENLE Today 7 | And t have the Am abor, was on the 6lst annivers here from 8 granted rview and sive photographs vice and The Se Luxurious Overstuf Paid Suites Wing Chair and Davenp: very attractive brown Three-plece Sul! in {Me quality Beautifully mahogany $288. ‘00 * $280.50 days he was to comfortable hotel at Odd Overstuffed hairs Beautiful Overstuffed Chair, upholstered in Taupe Mohair. Special + areca RN $68.00 Overstuffed Wing Chair, up- holstered in 0. 00 Blue Mohair Overstuffed Wing Chair, up- holstered in Blue 6.75 * See $106 Overstuffed Wing Chair 75 holstered in $26.0 cond Mohair Taupe Goad is liberally extended -on your selections from our vast new stocks. Your old furniture may be ex- changed as part payment ™ on new sbatan i Stately Hall Chairs Hall, Arm Chair Replace utensils that wear out with utensils that “Wear Ever.’ Wear Ever Utensils are made of,hard, thick, cold rolled sheet aluminum; heat quickly and maintain their cooking temperature. 85e SKILLETS now ... 5.55 S4-quart TEA KETT! Wool SOAP AT A BARGAIN PRICE 69c Dozen A VERY HIGH GRADE SOAP FOR THE TOILET AND BATH 18x36-INCH Grass Floor Mats WEL! L MADE: A CHOIC KE TION OF PATTERNS Bee ae $3.60 12-quart 11-INCH GLASS Mi a ‘ g SPECIAL FOR FRIDAY’S SELLING 39¢c This large size is most handy in the kitehen; made of smooth finished heavy glass. Overstecked Items of Camp Goods JNDERPRICED CAMP MEET eT GREATLY FOLDING HAM. MOCKS... 6O-INCH LUGGAGE CARRIERS, , 72¢ $3.05 2quart RICE BOILERS, now.. vy WHITE CANVAS NAVY ADJUSTABLID PRESE! VING KBETTL 18x45-INCH DOW SCREENS SPECIAL.... Well made, hardwood frames, cov- ered with black enameled screen wire, ATKIN’S BUCK SAWS. SPECIAL Equipped. With, Fast Cutting Steel Blade $2.98 $2.69 AUTO $1.29 $2.80 ADJUSTABLE WIN- 98c stained t ‘No More Asthma and Hay Fever! 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Bor overywher w= Ady Using 1, whero b6 had suc weathered the moste 1 illness of his life, where fo was despaired of for unassisted, he walk- n¢ #un porch, and there » gtood and chatted with a up of friends. “He would anyone to help him an hour he walked He was a study his battle-beaten face Alternately was bath. smiles and sorrow. A smilo came as he re. his landing here as a boy of 13, and of his vow to become a citizen ax soon as he © of age mn suddenly puld ¢ member t who havo Fl heady that he had received a wi announcing the death of a dear friend, a labor er, ‘A fine, called his mind nd he would re. of his comrades w manly in service. Jed In service." The photographer one pose with a smile. But Gompers shook his head sadly. “he said, “not” that, 'Take mo the way I feel. The way Iam. I cannot smile just for & picture. I cannot pose.” Gompers was dressed in a loose-fitting black sult. He wore a bow tle and a tan cap. Ho had a comfortable took about him, eee GeacEe GOMPERS was ap- prenticed to the trade of cigar making in his youth, In 1864, when only 14, ho became the first registered member of the Cigar Makers’ International union of which he was. secre- tary and prosident, It has be- come one of the most success. ful of American trades unions. He was elected vice prest- dent of the Afnerican Feder- ation of Labor, which he helped organize in 1881, and from 1882 1COMING NIGHT? ipa apes Galle ON tSL.DG, h suggested PORTOLIVE 1S THE WAY TO HEALTH Port Wine and Olive Oil Thousands of alck coming to realize that moat medi- cines of all kinds are worthless and often harmful, The reason for the great succean of Portolive ia that it raro old Port Wine, olive and ‘other med agents that are not only beneficial, but harmless Tt is Invaluable for all cases of anemia, nervousness, Weakness or chronic constipation, All druggiste Portalve Laxative a haventisoment ffor from Low will send you f ny famous In how to bo rid of theas tr anytiing you ever heard of, ult of over 96 years’ spocial- Simply wend your nm tein, City, RHODES DEPARTMENT STORE Friday Hoir Sales No Mail, Telephone or C. Merchandise and the Right to Limit Quantitic 9 to 10 COATS, SUITS and CAPES Dress Voiles; neat patterned V« ight and dark « ds, Formerly Men’s Sweaters $3.45 Brusted Wool, Coat-style Sweaters in plain ta ming and gray with contrasting hody stripes—all have two pockets—in While they last, sizes 86 to 44. Second Floor UR © Apparel Reduced Sale Friday, 10 to i OB: Ordey / Children’s G Hove t Slip Fi ner ; 39c Fancy Satetns, Main Floor choice $3.45. Section will place on 45 Voile and Crepe Dresses in a splendid color assort- ment, trimmed with white collars and cuffs—two models of which are sketched —with these outstanding attractive fea- tures: Hand-made Crepe Dresses Hand-made Voile Dresses Drawn Work Done by Hand Appropriate Summer Shades Sizes 16 and Up to 44 Imported Fabrics 11 to 12 3 gray with blue trim- PAGE 5 Sale 45c Fosters’ Kid Cleaner; on 2to3 | Women’s Hosiery; Silke Chiffon Net Hose in izes 8%, 9 and 9%, but not Formerly $1.59. black and white, | each alze in every color. | this hour, & PULP sees erese dceeee - | Rompers and Creepers; 100 garments of ging- For tioor. formerly st much prices. For this hour, choice at... hams, chambrays, poplins and a few sateens, finished with touches of hand smocking and | embroidery; plain colored and a few checked On sale in our Infants’ Section. Sizes 1, 2 For this hour, choice. , patterns. Formerly $1.50 and $1.95. | and 3 years. Pillow Tubing; 42 inches wide, of a good heavy weight, and free from ees For this hour a yard.. 93c for blouses and Formerly $1.69. hour, a yard 454. ~. 33¢ » Walking Canes; on sale in the Umbrella Section, main 30 Canes which sold higher 69c Printed Crepes; 150 yards of 40-Inch Printed Crepes, sale in dur Silk Section— Small figured patterns in color combinations suitable dresses. For this on Wool Serge; 125 yards of 54- inch wool French Serge in light and dark navy blue. Just the fabric for early school sewing. $1.95. For this hour, a yard,, Bath Mats; on sale in our Drapery Section, on the upper main floor. Sizes 35x 18 inches, in several color combinations, Formerly 65c, For this hour, choice with the sole exception of the year 1894, when he was de- . feated by John McBride, he has been its president. Under his direction the A. F. of L. grew and flourished. Its influence in politics has persons are been mainly Indirect, but has been felt strongly in such mat- ters as the extension of the eight-hour day on government contracts, employers’ liability Jaws and many other numan- ized statutes, In 1908 Gompers sought, with- out much success tho, to throw the strength of the Federation to the democratic party on the ground that the republican can- didate was unfriendly to labor, He consistently opposed so- clalistic tendencies in the labor movement. He was active in promoting industrial conelli ation, Gompers has been a cease- less battler for organized labor and fought all movements to destroy its effectiveness, He urged release from prison of political prisoners, eee HESE are just a few mile stones in this remarkable man’s remarkable career, Gompers still retains a keen sense of humor. “See,” he laughed, “now they have the last pictures posed by me. 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