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ia the primary rule.
Feeds All Of ireland

" AAf EfAHthAy tAt's
Feeds All Of ireland
cit takes a lot OF food 10 feed this
outfit" conflded Graham. we
have 10 feed all OF ireland and Ten
Million besides" Ireland used TO
work for Trick & Murray. printers.
while Ten Million was ball player
OF some note.
The food comes 20 tho table in
great bowls and on big platters
II IL clean and wholesome. but IL
IL piain-~very plain.
This r. what we usually have
Graham told his visitor
There was meat. plain boiled
beef. German fried potatoes. a
weak emulsion" OF corn. slowed
apples and the ice water No COT
foe. no milk. no butter or sugar
Tho bread was army bread
The whitehead cooks and wait.
ors were busy during the meal
rushing back and fosth with the
food for which tho hungry men
shouted. The entire dinner lasted
not more than 10 minutes. and
then Graham announced that desert
Was next in order.
Tobacco and Candy
He led tho way 10 the company
post exchange. I'm the next building
Here two soldiers were at work
handing out tobacco and candy TO
a line OF waiting men that led
almost TO the door The cash reg.
lister was hammering out sweet
music with the persistency OF an
automatic piano.
Everybody comes here rather
than TO the private place outside
the gates or the " NJ. G. A." ex.
planned Graham The profits here
go TO the company"
He pointed to a slip of paper on
the wall.
See" hes aid. I'VE took in
s22595 yesterday. When every.
thing is running smoothly down
here Wen get some regular food. :"
Uncle Sam has always favored
the ness fund idea. and In some
forts has permitted the various
companies TO own cattle ranches.
poultry farms and vegetable gar
dcns.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-20
OF FOOD
AT CAMP, BUT OH,
HOW THEY RUSH

NY NtAff Correspondent
CAMP LEWIS, American
Lake. Sept 2o.--"pont wait
until you are seated. start
grabbing the minute you are
In grabbing distance"
Thus advised Acting cornoral W
r Graham. as he piloted The Star
correspondent TO the meas hall OF
Company A. 2Giat battalion. which
includes most OF the Seattle men
OF the first draft
Graham was speaking words OF
wisdom. Meal time at this canton
meut is small time battle e." nliho
the ethics OF the FRstronomic war
fare are strictly observed.
A orea, Rush
Tho hugie blows In charge OF
4 corporal the men "fail out and
then fall in" and march 10 the
mess hall. a few yards from the
barracks. Then they fall out again
and the grand scramble for 'ehuck"
begins.
There appears 10 be no reason
for the rush. There IL plenty OF
food and plenty OF time. and the
meals occur at regular hours. but
all this seems 10 make little dif,
ference to the embryonic Sammy,
and he runs on high gear thruout
the meal
However. no matter how fast he
ia operating" tho rules demand
that he shall respond Instantly ia
the signal pass" lie drops his
utensils and Immediately shoots
the pepper, or the salt. or the
water. to his needy neiEhbor. This
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-20
Soldiers of World
Meet on Fifth Ave.

NEW YORK, Sept Fifth
ave. is n promenade for representa-
lives of all the allies fighting
forces today The salutes OF many
nations may be studied on the ave
nue. any afternoon. French sol
dlers. In their blue uniforms and
their red-topped caps. Italians.
Brltishers with fatigue bonnets
stuck on the sides of their heads.
Russian sailors with astonishlugly
long cap ribbons dangling down
their backs. stroll along. often arm
In arm with American officers and
enlisted men. And they're all kept
busy saluting, the Americans jerk
ing their arms straight down from
their hat brims. the Europeans
finNng their arms out In n snappy
semi-circle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-20
LABOR WORKING
/. TO BOYCOTT ALL
1O-HOUR LUMBER

Within three or four days, N
settlement is not made sooner
OF the sympathetic strike OF
shlp carpenters. sesttie'a steel
shlpyseds Will be practically
tied up, according 10 Secretary
A. r. Miller, Of the Metal
Trades Council Miller aeelar-
ed Thursday that the refusal
OF metal trades members TO
handle to-hour lumber or work
on staalnes built from II would
inevitably shut down the steel
shlpyards.
At present the yards are keep
ing In operation by employing the
men where lumber IL not neceB-
sary. The riveting gangs are be-
ing shifted from place to place In
the yards SO that they may not
have 10 work with the unfair tim.
Der.
Miller declared that the yards
arc laying off few rlyeters each
day.
Council Endorses Plan
The general strike committee
met Thursday 20 lay plans TO carry
the boycott propaganda 10 the
teamstars, lonRshoremen and rail.
way men In an effort 20 induce
them 10 refuse TO handle i0-hour
lumber
The Central Labor Council We'd
nesday nlght Endorsed resolutions
OF tho Metal Trades Council call.
ing for general organized labor
boycott and requesting Immediate
action on the part OF the railway
brotherhoods.
Charles NJ. Dahiager. secretary
OF the Teamsters' union. declared
the union ready Ia refuse To haul
unfair lumber II assurance WAS
given II that organized labor. as
body. would support their action.
Would Take Weeks
Members OF the railway brother
hoods say that IL would be neces.
sary for vote Of all the brother.
hoods Of the international before
the action requested By the conn-
ell could be taken. This would
require. they say. from so days to
60 days.
Miller declared that the action
Of the shipping board. which ID
discussing the demands with the
yard owners. was not OF particular
interest 10 the local Metal Trades
Council
We have already been notified
that our demands have been
granted" he said And the pres.
ent discussion before the board Is
simply 10 determine how the IN
creasea shall be divided between
the government and the yard own.
ora.~
Miller said that the Metal Trades
officials believed that the govern.
ment was simply marking time and
Issuing neutral statements. pend.
ing the arrival Of General Manager
David Rogers. OF the skinner &
Eddy Co. In Washington.
THE entire matter viii he set
tied within IS hours after Rogers
arrival said Miller.
Rogers was scheduled 10 confer
with tho u. s. shipping board
Thursday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-20
SOLDIER ROBBERS
LET OFF By JUDGE

Better IN the service than In jail.
said presiding Judge Kenneth
Macintosh. Wednesday. as he de.
ferred sentence against J. W
Wheeler. sailor. and 4. NJ,
schrader. and II. G. Henderson. sol.
dlers nj Fort worden. who are
charged with having waylaid Mike
Callan. Canadian. and robbed
him Of $50 Their cases will be-
taken up with army officials.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-20

mer vaudeville headllner OF the
first flight. will revive her famous
song OF other days. ."Glrlish Laugh.
ter" and do some Of her fanciest
dancing. Her act alone ought to
pack the Metropolitan.
Willie Solar. headllner on this
weeks Pantages bill. will appear.
thru the courtesy OF Alexander
pantages. and add more class to
the bill. He has an International
reputation.
Then win come the revival OF the
Florodora Sextet. and a closing
surprise by the entire company. in
which the audience Ia expected to
DO ia full share
Come early and stay until the
whole shows thru. It's only so
cents downstairs and In the balcony
for reserved seats. and IS cents In
the gallery.
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70, no! FAT LADY TO
SPRING A SURPRISE


opening chorus by Chaiotte Green
wood. Sidney Grant and the so
Long. Lefty" Co That chorus
was written especially for Seattle
and Seattle folks.
Cunningham and Clements. one
az the classiest dance teams ever
seen on tho coast. win then do
4 whirlwind turn. and we'll bank
that they'll put the ordinary
vaudeville dance act in the shade.
A Fat Coincidence
May Boley. one OF the funniest,
cleveresf stout women on the
stage. will then do a turn which
abe has gone TO considerable per
oonal expense and pains to make
= winner. A laugh every ten sec.
onds IL guaranteed.
Halle Manning and Tyler
brooke. with songs and dances up
20 the minute, viii be the next
course on the menu They arr
good enough to headline any
vaudeville bill.
Sidney Grant. comedian and sing.
er extraordinary. will next appear
10 do marvellous things with his
voice. He may point a few jokes
II the expense OF local celebrities
Bill Morrfsey, song writer and
comedian. with bis violin and the
assistance OF May Boley and Halle
Manning. viii provoke merriment
with what promises 10 be a much
longer performance than he plans
He's good at impromptu stuff and
uay do some ION the spur OF the
moment" stuff that will surprise
you.
Charlotte Greenwood. the let.
IT." Of the $50 Long, Lefty" Co,
Who will be remembered az for.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-20
DANCE FRIDAY
TO BUY SMOKES

One more day--and then the
dance.
Friday night. at tho X. OF =. hall.
First ave. and pike ST.. a dance to
swell the "our Boys In France To-
bacco Fund" will be given by Co
lumbla lodge. No. .. OF the A. o.
U. w. The state rand master
viii have few interesting words
to say. refreshments viii be serv'
ed. and a jolly good time win be
had.
The entire proceeds will 10 TO
The Star smoke fund for the boys
at the front. Admission. Is cents
a person.
In the meantime. you can help
the fund by clipping the coupon
herewith. filling IL out. and send
ing II In with your contribution:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-20
ORGANIZE z MORE
PATRIOTIC LEAGUES

Branch leagues OF the King county
patriotic council were organized
Wednesday night nj Enumciaw and
Scenic. At Enumclaw. l.. A. Fren.
boise was made chairman and w. y,
HeldInger secretary. At Scenic. W.
r. Claire and A. O. Hopkins were
chosen chairman and secretary. re-
apecfivaiy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-20
Calico &c Yard

Good grade Calico. that wears well, for
aprons and dresses "a inches wide, in a
good assortment, consisting of full bolts
and mill lengths.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-20
Lancaster Bingham 12I2c Yard

The best Apron Bingham made, in blue
,heck patterns that are fast colors; 81
inch; short lengths.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-20
Japanese Crepes 15c Yard

Strong, firm Japanese Crepes, 80 inches
wide few shades only-tan, dark blue
and gray
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Children's Hose tic Pair
New Art Goods for
Busy Needle Workers

And it's not bit too early to begin
thinking of making Christmas Gifts
choose some of these pieces:
Knitting or Shopping Bags-such a won
derful assortment of styles, and materials.
Cretonne Bags at 7sc, $l.oo and $l.25.
More pretentous Bags of heavy Cretonnes,
lined with contrasting colors, effectively
trimmed, $2.25, $3.50 and $500.
Tapestry Pillow Covers, both scenic and
figure effects, ready for the inside pill
lows, ACC.
Flag Pillows have just come to light-of
art ticking and art crash tinted in fast
colors-requiring but little work to COM
plete, each S5c.
Children's Dresses. entirely made, of tan,
pink or blue hnene, stamped in simple
design for embroidering. Sizes to S
years. at soc.
THIRD FLooR-THE BON MARCHE
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STAR sMokE FUND

STAR ~MOkI Et>D
Previously aeknaw le.ix~d ~ .Hfi 90
trrrtsh HIRES employees ..t.. titaoo
Martha Washington circle. No.
8. tadi~~ q. a. H.. Aaar.rte. TOO
Miss Mari Todd. y, ", q, A. 20
Mott Mrt.rath. Eiss Netmore
ave. Everett ....tt4s.ss. 500
Aiss iiremsr. ysi Vale ct. 49,. 90
Mrs. Mana long. sat s~senth
st.. Raymond ..s+.t..sss.. 100
Mis-. rrth Mcleod. Route :.
~lsohanr stsfsassssss ~
Master Howard u. Mcleod.
Route Z. spokane .tt..., rs
Mrs Hay u. Mcleod. Route {.
spokane .....+.4s..tss+f.. 80
Howard Mcleod. Route Z. ~p.-
hans erss s4r4sse s4aFtsfsf 10
y. y. White. II. u. 2, Anasests. leo
". u. fsek~ood and z. u.
Hspp. bridgeport. Wash. io.ee
The Washington times., 1917-04-22

BeIasco Theate-. April 80. under thS
auspices Of st. Mary's Guild for the
Children's Hospital. are:
Rear Admiral and Mrs. W. II
Brownssn. Brig. Gen. A. A. Woodruff
Nine. Christian Hauge. Mr.. and Mrs
Hennen Jennings. Mrs. c. C. Glover.
>rrs. James w. Wordsworth, jr., Mrs
Charles Boughton Wood. Miss Julia
Malls. Mrs. Joseph L. Thropp, Mrs.
Paul NJ. Warburg. Miss Bessie Kib-
bey, Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh. Mrs. ID.
CIinch Phillips, and DIR. James NJ.
Flint.
Among those who have taken
seats are Mrs. Thomas Ewing, Col.
and Mrs. Clarence Stedman, Mrs.
Thomas NJ. Gale, Rear Admiral and
Mrs. C. NJ. Chester. Mrs. J.. Upshur
Morehead. Mrs. Reginald kFendall.
Mrs. Cary T. Grayson, AGrI H.. c.
Moses. Mrs. Mahlon Pitney. Mrs.
Charles J. Bell, Mrs. Porter. Mrs. T.
Vernon Boynton. Mrs. George Myers.
Mrs. W. A. Slater. Miss Caroline
Henry. Mrs. Walter S. Hutchins. Mrs.
Thomas b. Sweeney, and Mrs. James
Mcmillan.
The Washington times., 1917-04-22
DESTRoYERS BADLY NEEDED
Secretary Daniels Announces Plan
to Push Construction Work.

As a result of consultation with
British and French naval authori-
ties. Secretary. Daniels is considering
plans to rush elaborate construction
work on destroyers instead Of pro-
ceeding with his general naval build
ing program according. to previous
arrangements. "Destroyers." said
Mr.. Daniels. "are just now the para
mount need to meet the submarine
menace. If we, could change all our
hattIeships to destroyers for the
present emergency It would help our
plans"
Mr.. Daniels had conferences with
representatives Of shipbuilding com
panies, now under contract to build.
the new battle cruisers. relative to a
plan to work on destroyers instead
for the present. "If the battle cruIs-
er building program Is held in Abey-
ance, how many destroyers can you
build. and how non?" This is the
question which Mr.. Daniels wants an
answer to. Representatives Of the
Fore River ShipbuiIding Company,
the New York Shipbuilding Company,
Cramps, and the Newport News Ship
building Company will collect data
and make q report /
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present ST up ana rzl<e notice. ind
w.ien-itawas said there was a great
outburst OF applause. For Mr.. ciaFe
touched ON suffrage for the District,
and stated thSt II was shameful for
the CAPITAL CITY to have no mers
representation of It's. citizens than the
FIJI Islanders b
Then Mr.. Clark begged FOR the eitt
gems associations to quit "knocking
Congress- and say something nice
about II once in while. Mr.. Clark
intimated II citizens rubbed the fur.
the right, instead of the wrong way,
there would be much more accomp-
llshed over on Capitol HILL
From rebuke OF the knockers 1lr.
Clark branched of into a chatty lft-
tie talk about how the Capital of the
nation should not be In Washington,
but somewhere in the Middle West
Missouri. for instance. -
Commissioner Brownlow, who also
addressed the federation. speaking
for the Board of Commissioner, said
the federation had been, q great help.
in enabling the Commissioners to
Judge public opinion
The Washington times., 1917-04-22
Y. M. C. A. READY FOR WAR
Facilities to Expand as Army Grows
TO LOCO. 900 Men.

There'n be no excuse for soldier
boys who fail to write home they arc
taking the "kultur" out Of Kaiser
And, IL they get bored, they can al
ways attend a free movie show.
The Y. NJ. c. A. will see to both'
Preparations have been made TO eN'
pand the army work OF that organi'
zation in exact ratio to the growth
OF the military forces.
John r. MotN secretary of the asso'
ciation's international committee, out
lined his plans to the War Depart
ment yesterday. He declared there
would be at least one Y. II. c. A. tent
supplied with reading matter, games
and writing materials, for every l,OOo
men, Tents and motion picture facil-
titles are being prepared. he said, for
an army OF l 100000.
The Washington times., 1917-04-22
ITEMS OF INTEREST
IN SOCIETY CIRCLES
News and Gossip in Official and
Residential Sets of
Washington.

Tuesday evening a Calender So
cial" will be given at the First Presby.
terian Church. under the auspices OF
the Benehcent Society. At o'clock
a musical program will be given with
Mrs. George + Schutt. Mrs. NJ. B. Sad.
Ter and Mrs. Blair Mckenzie as the
committee in charge.
There viii be no charge OF admis-
sion and large attendance is antici.
psted. Homemade cake. pies, bread.
candy, and ice cream will be on sale
AT the various booths which will be
decorated to represent the months OF
the year.
Those in charge of the refreshment
The Washington times., 1917-04-22
QUIT KNOCKING, .
Is GLARK'S ADVICE
Urges Citizens Not to Rub Con-
gress' Fur Wrong
Way.

Speaker Champ Clark gave "a lit
tie fatherly advice" as he termed 1t,
to Washington last night. when he
addressed the Federation OF Citizens
Associations at Its meeting In the
District Building.
The Speaker seemed to have fallen
into a reminiscent mood. He branched
from one subject to another with
lightning rapidity. keeping bis hear
ers constantly on the alert to follow
his train of thought.
But there was one thing Mr.. Clark
saids which made every delegate
The Washington times., 1917-04-22
CAR SHORTAGE GROWS
Railroads on April Needed 49,.
o59 More Than Were Available.

NEW YORK, April 22.-There was
shortage of 1909 freight cars in
the United States on April 1. accord,
ing To figures made public by the
American Railway Association.
This is an increase Of I2.9TT cars
over March /. end is the greatest
shortage reported since the present
freight congestion and shortage be-
gan to be serious last September.
The Washington times., 1917-04-22
Box Takers.

Those who have taken boxes for
the benefit performance OF "The Blue
Paradise" which will be given at the
The Washington times., 1917-04-22

and fancy work tables will be Mrs
William Fletcher. Mrs. j. e. Smith
Mrs. W. +. Carter. Mrs. w. NJ. Wal
lace. Mrs. 7. G. Roberts, Mrs Andrew
Mckay. Mrs. Emmett Midkif, and
Mrs. II. q. Clay.
=
Mrs. Annie Edwards announces the
engagement OF her daughter. Miss
Hortense Mary Aloysius Edwards, to
Francis J. Becker. of this city. On ac-
count OF the recent death of Mr.. Ed
wards the wedding will be very quiet.
1t will take place this spring.
The Washington times., 1917-04-22
HRvenIths Are Uncertain as to
Their FIXTURE Plans.

The former Minister of Belgium
and Nine. Havenith are in a state of
absolute uncertainty as to their plans.
They know they are to to Havre.
where the Belgian government is es-
tablished, but whether they will be
required TO set sail next week or next
month or will remain through the
summer remains to be seen. Nor do
they know exactly what post NJ
Hsvenith Is to fill after their return.
They are hoping to. sell Montpelier.
the lovelyS old place near Laurel which
they purchased a year or SO ago. and 1
suspect this is rather a trouble to Nine
Havenith. for she has found life in the
country very pleasant
The Washington times., 1917-04-22
News stSNYaternsn.
Gfie6 fE -PolIybLsfter.zseE

a -lett<r from Polly. who has arrived
at Territet. Switzerland. brings news
that your old friend Ninnifred Water
man. and her mother. Mrs. Kingsbury
Waterman are members of the particu-
larly charming Erfglish-American COL
ony there They have had an apart
ment at Riant Chateau all winter, but
when the warm weather comes intend
to return TO their summer chalet al
Diablerets.
Both Mrs. Waterman and Winnifred
are spoken of as indefatigable in their
work for the Red Cross and their per-
sonal kindnesses TO French and English
soldiers. to several Of whom each is
"msrraine" Mrs. Waterman. you
know. is the daughter Of Mrs. Harriet
Turner. Of Washington. and her daugh-
ter. Winnifreds sister. Is Mrs. George
Y Worthington. jr.
Her brother, Lieut.. Campbell Turn
er, OF the Royal InniskiIling Fusiliers,
formerly OF St Louis and Washing
ton, was one OF the first volunteers
from this cbuntry to fight for the
allies cause He has recently been
granted furlough after many
months % strenuous service in the
Somme region. and Is now doing spec
tai duty as "le maire" of a certain
French town within the war zone A
nice restful way to spend a furIough.
However. the appointment is consid-
cred high compliment to Lieutenant
Turner'S loyalty and ability. ands was
doubtless due, among other reasons.
to his perfect knowledge of French
and his experience as a member Of
the American diplomatic corps prev
ious TO the outbreak of the war.
=
There is to be a little jOlIification
an informal tea. this afternoon, at
the home Of Mrs. Archibald Oracle.
when Miss Edith Temple Gracie's en-
CsEement to Dunbar Burchsrd Adams
Will be formally announced. The
engagement has been rumOred for
many months. and last night. at Helen
NfcCumbeT's wedding everybody was
saying: Have YOU seen Edith Gracie's
fiance-" So ! am sure the guests this
afternoon will know full well what to
expect.
Last night Edith kept her ring mart
" concealed under the ribbon which
tied her flowers. but she allow
ed me to peep at 1t. II is lovely.
single big diamond, and not the SAP
phire and diamond ring WE have bson
EuspectinG all winter. The young
people have made no plans for their
wedding. as they are waiting like
everybody else to see what may come
out OF the war situation.
Mr.. Dunbar is a son Of Mr. and
Mrs. John Dunbar Adams Of New
York. and a graduate of Columbia
University. class Of 1916. Edith's
father. the late Colonel Gracie's IA
ther. was one Of the few men saved
from the Titanic. Mrs. Oracle was
Miss Constance Shack
With this bit of news, which will
scarcely be news to you, 1 must bring
nly letter 10 a close
FOndly,
JEAN ELIOT.
The Washington times., 1917-04-22
SOCIETY LETTER
BY JEAN ELIOT
Doings of D. A. R. and Coming
of BaIfour Party Hold
g Attention.
CONTINUED from sixth Page.I

took part in that entertainment, all
children OF DIR. and Mrs. J. L. White
side.
Ever so many OF the youngsters
in "Once Upon a Time" deserve spec
ial mention. ! never could enumerate
them all. but Judging from the flowers
that went over the footlights the It
tie actors were properly appreciated
by their friends.
The Washington times., 1917-04-22
Malls Advertising
Soathern Reunion.

SOAAlnCEu NGumNous
Bye~you noticed, Susan, that all
letters postmarked Washington"
now boast a cancellation stamp bear
ing the inscription "Twenty-seventh
reunion United Confederate Veterans.
Washington, d. c., June 4 to 8 l9l!.
THE SoutheTners certainly are in the
saddle" was my first thought when
the stamp was brought. 10 my atten-
tion, and i wondered whether a slml-
lar scheme had been used to keep the
C. 4. r. reunion a year or so ago
before the public
Inquiry revealed the fact that the
Grand Army had had none of this ad-
vertising. But" ! was told by the
powers that be at the Patent Office
Department, that was simply be-
. cause they didn't ask us. The privi-
lege is frequently granted where pa
triotic or local celebrations are con-
cerned. You may remember that dur
ing the Panama Pacific Exposition all
San Francisco mail carried such a
stamp"-and after being reminded
did remember-"and the Louisiana
Purchase celebration and the South
ern Commercial Congress at Norfolk
were similarly advertised"
-
The Government is even consider
ing using this device in its war
propaganda my informant went on.
and viii probably begin as soon as
the details OF. the scheme can be
worked out" Think of possibilities
of such a plan, of having each
separate piece of mail which passes
through the postoffices Of the United
States bring home to its recipient the
fact that the country is at war and
in need of his or her allegiance and
loyal support! And think of the JOY
to the humorist of stamping each
piece CT pacifist literature with some
such legend as Your country needs
you,T enlist now