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The Washington herald., 1918-05-10
COALDEALERS
MUST UNDERGO
RIGID PROBE
Garfield Orders Investiga-
ton Of Charges Fuel Held
for Higher Prices

Investigation was started yester-
day by the Fuel Administration into
reports that coal dealers and ship
pers in different parts of the coun-
try are holding back deliveries Of
coal to household consumers.
without Figures. a
Despite a tremendous response by
the public to Fuel Administrator
Garfield's appeal for early placing
of orders, the government Is with
out any figures to show that dealers
are delivering the product to their
customers. On the other hand
there are indications of a dispose
tion on the part of both dealers
and shippers to hold back for the
higher prices of the fall and win
ter months.
+. r. Sartweil. of the Fuel Ad-
ministration. left Washington for
New York to inquire into the situa-
tion there. He will confer with A.
H. Wiggin. the New York State
fuel administrator. whose resigna-
tion has not yet been accepted by
DIR. Garfield.
Informal inquiries in Washington,
have brought forth statements from
the retail dealers that while they
are delivering all the coal received
by them, their deliveries to Gus
toners amount to only about 25
per cent of what they delivered
in April, 1917. Not only do they
complain that the mines are hold
ing back, but insist that the quota
allowed the city by the Fuel Admin
istration was not more than the en-
tire amount consumed in 1916. despite
the fact that the city's population,
due to the war. has increased ap-
proXimately $4,000.
Complete data regarding the re-
quirements Of the whole eastern dis
trict, 1t Is stated. will give the Fuel
Administration specific information to
compel the speeding up in production
and delivery of coal. Car shortage
and labor shortage has been blamed
for lack of production and the latest
figures of the Geological Survey show
that 1S1. 100000 tons of bituminous
coal have been produced in the first
four months Of the year. or about
5S0.00o0 900. for the year. This will be
at least 100000 tons short of the
estimated needs in bituminous alone.
The country also requires about 126,-
10000 tons Of anthracite.
Seeks Increase.
Possibility Of Congressional inves-
tigation Of the whole problem loomed
up today when members of Congress,
who have received complaints from
constituents failing to get their coal,
indicated a disposition to inquire into
the affairs of the Fuel Administra-
ton. DR.. Garfield, it was learned,
went before the House Appropria-
tions Committee yesterday for a large
increase in the budget of his depart
ment' He asks for S4,575. 900 which is
an increase OF 100000 over his esti-
mates of January. He first wanted
S2,5o0,ooo; then raised that to $S,5D, 900
and now seeks a million more.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-10

81 Corsets, Special for Today,
sSe
Splendid models. made OF fine
coutiL with medium bust: boned
throughout with rustproof bon
ing. Sizes 10 to 80. Special for
today at sc.
Bargsa. Bssenest.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-10
Mems Wash Ties, 2se
Each. 4 for 81

Mems washable cravats, IN q
large variety from which to Sc
lect Choice OF stripes and plain
colors. 35c value. Special at
2sc each or 4 for 81.
Men's Shop-Street FIoor.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-10
Silk Dresses, $40

Special for Today Only
The new foulard silk and taf-
feta silk dresses, some with
Georgette sleeves.
To $1.7s House Dresses, $1.15
A good assortment OF we'll
made gingham and percale
dresses. in plain colors and
checks. Wonderful values In
view OF present cost OF cotton
materials.
BARGAIN Basement.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-10
::ls|ss.'eIpATlAll,TS n ROYAL
Wonderful Friday Bargains
Curtin Materials, z4e

worth up TO f0e yard. In
cluded are nets. serims. voiies
and marquisettes. in various pat
terms. with drawnwork or wide
band borderh In white, Arab or
cream shades. Special at yard,
2lc- second FIser,
The Washington herald., 1918-05-10
$l.2s c & B corsets, Today

Models for the slender and
average figures. Low and me-
s6. Special for today at ssc.
Bargain Basement.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-10
Dainty Tea Aprons, Today, &c

Made Of India linen or dotted
Swiss: round or square effects.
Some embroidery trimmed.
Third Floor.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-10
Vo1e Blouses, Sc

Sizes 36 to GA most salts
factory selection. Of all white
and fancy stripe models and
pretty color combinations. Note
the new organdy collars spe-
ciel at sse for today only.
Bargain Basemenx.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-10

Sl.25 MILDLY Suits,
8Sc
The favorite tvo-piece suits
for girls OF to L. years. all
white-with collar and cuffs OF
fancy stripes: all eolors. Just
for q day.
Bargain Bssemest.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-10
To $3.50 Six ParasoIs at 81 .es

Pongee and pure silk parasols,
in plain colors and novelty ef-
feets- Stylish handles Special
at sl.s5. street Fleer.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-10
500 Remnants of Dress Voiles
Special

Included are kiddies' cloths.
ginghams. Devonshires, plaid
pongee. white waistings and do
mestics. III to yards. Spe-
cially priced for today.
Second Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-12

Thursday. at p. m. the Wild
West division. known technically
aA the ois,. passed In review.
with all rolling equipment at
Camp Lewis. before Mai. Gen.
n. A. Greene. commanding gen
erai.
II sounds usual enough In
these days OF war.
But Il was an event. n shrek
ing red letter day In the war
history OF the Northwest.
twenty-five thousand men who
got their love of freedom from
the mountains and hills and big
spaces that surrounded them on
the American Lake prairie where
they were reviewed. passed be
fore Mai. Gen. Greene. The
general sat his horse with quiet
pride. taking keen cognizanco
OF the corners that must yet be
chipped from these smart troops
that last fall were civilians.
The olive drab column pushed
out of the west. far down the
field. a dust colorcd snake, that
crept from n dust-colorcd dis
,apce. At lao the miles on the
far side OF the field were packed
with waiting troops and equip
ment. and tho head Of the col.
umn had spread like fan until
Il was lost In the hills and the
haze. still the west end OF the
column was secthing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-12
Official War
Reports
BRITISH

LONDON, April 12.--Fighting is
continuing between the LaBassee
and the Ypres Confines canal. Mar
shall Haig reported In his night re-
port.
Between Stecnwerck and point
north of Estaires, n German attack
pushed the British back. The enemy
also progressed in the neighborhood
OF Ploegsteert wood Fresh Ger
man divisions were beaten off in Es.
trem and the Loisne, and British
counter attack resulted in the re-
capture OF lost positions.
The German wsr office. in its
statement late yesterday. claimed
more than 10000 prisoners in the
fighting around Armentieres. includ.
ing a Portuguese general.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-12
$4,000 Strong Men of Great West
Marched in Review, But Harry's
Mother Spotted Her Boy Easily

At $50 all movement ceased.
The heavy hush OF waiting was
depressing. The reviewing off.
GERS had long been in place.
specks in the center OF the vast
field of brown earth. The bril-.
liant blue OF three French uni.
forms stood out and focused the
eyes Of the crowds.
Not n sound from the thou.
sands OF waiting men and horses
on the other side.
Band Plays "Scmper FideIis"
Then. far up the field, n bugle
sounded. softcned by distance.
The black hedge OF people began
to creep out into the field. to be
pushed back by military police.
The column was moving stead.
lily down the field. without seem.
ing to draw closer. The band
struck up "Scmper Fidells." 100
yards from the reviewing stand.
Dancing down the field. came
the first horses. blacks that
flashed in the sun like steel. and
cleaning sorrels. The flags
suddenly stood out In the sun.
shine. and camera cranks began
TO turn furiously. while the
crowd "Ah-ed." Red guidons of
artillery strcamed against the
olive drab column that wound
out OF a distance fun OF men.
like Crusaders for
the freedom they have always
NContinucd on Page Sixteen)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-12
Eagles Give Up
Eats So Soldiers
May Have Smokes

That tho boys In France may
smoke, the Seattle Aerie club. the
uniform marching club of aerie No
I. Seattle Eagles. has forcsworn
food. No more will a midnight
luncheon Tighten their meetings. but
$50 In smokcs will tighten the hearts
OF soldiers in France instead.
To Tho Star Tobacco Fund. Secre
tary Frank Dowd. OF the club. has
sent n check for $50. The sum rep
rescnts portion OF the saving made
by the food conservation move.
That the Lady Eagles may knit
warm things for the soldiers, the
club has given SIS OF the saving TO
the Lady Eagles auxiliary. 1t will
be spent for yarn.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-12
SOLDIER HAS HIS WIFE
NABBEO FOR PERJURY

Mrs Ada Higginbotha-n. OF victo-
ria. was arrested Thursday. on her
husbands complaint. charged with
perjury. Higginbotham Is a return.
ed soldier In n suit brought to OBJ
tain divorce in King county. Mrs.
Higginbotham charged desertion and
claimed that she did not know her
husbands whereabouts. At that
time she IL said to have been receiv-
ing an allotment OF $40 each month
as a soldiers wife.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-12

British positions on the south
bank OF the Lys and the east bank
OF the Lave were captured. together
with Hollcbeke and the British first
line south of that place. Berlin an
nounced
Messines height was said to have
been stormed and TO be held by the
Germans as far as Ploegsteert wood.
South OF Estaircs, the Germans
claimed TO have reached the Lave
: Near Tilloy Les Mofflaines "a
mile and a half east OF Arras) the
enemy entered one position. but was
driven out by counter-attack.
"Astride the Somme. there was in
creased artillery fighting"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-12
SOLDIERS MUST HAVE
OFFICERS o. K. TO WED

SAN FRANCISCO. April I'm
an effort 20 eliminate ''ill-advised
marriages" OF soldiers, Capt. Har'
rinRton w. Cochran. provost mar
shall of the Western department. to-
day sent a notice to county clerks
asking that no marriage licenses he
issued to soldiers unless the applica-
ton Ia accompanied by written con
sent of the soldiers superior officer.
The notice declares scores of ad.
venturesses are marrying soldiers
for the purpose OF collecting allow
auce
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-12
j. s. MARINES
REPORTED IN
VLAD|vOSTOK

WASHINGTON. April i2.--Both
tho state and navy departments an.
ticIpated early today that they would
he advised before night as To the re
ported landing OF American marines
at Nladlvos,ok.
rrhe u. s. marines were reported
to have landed 10 work in cnnjunc.
ton with British and japanese de.
tachments In the protection Of prop
erty. The Americans arc said to be
In control Of viadivostok dOcksl
The reported landing does not
mean that this country has changed
It's policy toward tho recent pro
posed japanese Intervention in 81.
IBERIA. u was stated officially today
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-12
SEATTLE MUST
DEVELOP SPEED
IN LOAN DRIVE

Seattle was urged 10 gather
more momentum I'm the Third
Liberty Lean drive. BY an army
Of speakers who went from cor
n~r TO corner. beginning Friday
noon.
Greater numbers must sweep
forward in the war loan of.
fen<fye. else Seattle will not
reaeh her objeetive-s vast over
Aoubscriptiou-
The truth h that Seattle IL
Dagging behind
Aitho the campaign started with a
rush. and Seattle citizens crowded to
the banks or to Industrial bond
Sxsnts TO make their loans. they
Lxsc failed to keep on buying a.
they should.
Thousands who intend to purchase
bonds hare delayed filing out sub
sevsp.sons There should be no fur.
fher delay. Honor subscriptions
must be made Immediately.
Seattle is trying to go over the
top during the first week. Whether
or not this will be really accomplish
ed II not yet known. owing TO the
delay in recording subscriptions.
You can subscribe at any bank
Or the firm that employs you may
~ taking subscriptions. Inquire
about IL.
Select service men. assigned to
caucus each precinct for Liberty
Loan data. are also qualified to take
subscriptions
Electrical Workers Union No. II
voted to subscribe for 5000 in LIB
eSty Bonds Thursday night.
Robert Bridges, chairman OF the
-r>HIIia precinct. reported the pre-
cinet at double It's quota
From Spokane came the informa-
ton that lone. Newport. Mctaiipe
Falls. vaIleyford. Hooper. Endicott.
Conneli. Otis Orchards. Elk. .Hatton.
Lind and Pend OrielIe county are
over subscribed.
Saturday viii be the last day on
which to obtain an honor shield by
subscribing to the Liberty Loan. as
the honor period comes TO an end
Saturday night. and no shields Will
Be given out after that time.
The number Ia the city and state
subscribing during the first few days
OF the drive and entitled 20 honor
shields. far exceeded the expecta-
tons Of the committee and the sup
ply Of shields was temporarily ex.
hausted. More are available now.
Mem in the Suilen Railway and
CONTINUED on Page 13l
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-12
Want Irish Solons
to Pass On Draft

LONDON. April i2.--Thc Irish
convention report submitted today
declared that body voted "a TO II
that any CONSUMPTION bill must be
submitted 10 the Irish parliament
before IL can be enforced.
The parliament. according TO the
report. will consist OF senate OF 81
members and a house OF zoo mem
bers. The nationals agreed to guar.
antee the unionists 40 per cent Of
the membership in commons.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-12
CLEARlNGS $780, 89

For the second time within two
months. Seattle bank clcarings Fri.
day reached an unusually high
mark. The amount was s1,90G,1Ss5t.
The record was established in Feb
ruary, with clearings amounting TO
more than IS. 500 900 in a single day.
on both occasions the records
were due TO transfer Of funds from
the shipping board 10 shipbuilders on
government contracts.
Two million dollars was paid for
ships Friday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-12
FIVE ARRESTED FOR
PRAEGER LYNCHlNG

COI.LINSvILLE. H.. April IL
Five men were under arrest today.
alleged to be the leaders OF the mob
which a week ago lynched Robert
Praeger. allen enemy.
JOS Ricgel. honorably discharged
soldier, Westy Beaver. Richard
Dukes. IT,: william Brockmcier and
Enid Gilmore are tho men being hold.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-12
REAMES HAS CLOSED
DANCE HALL AT CAMP

The National Dancing pavilion at
Camp Lewis was closed late Thurs
day night by order OF Clarence l..
Reames. special assistant attorney
general. OF Seattle.
Reames sent telegram, closing
the place. upon receipt of a report OF
Investigations made by the federal
department OF justice and military
authorities at the camp. who found
immoral conditions.
The pavilion has been managed by
Stewart TAFT. and is valued ut
$40, 900.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-12
OREGON SHIPBUlLDERS
BUY Sis BONDS EACH

PORTLAND. April i2.--shipbuiId
ers of the Oregon district had added
new distinction today that Of a
Sis per capita subscription &c the
Third Liberty Loan. Every wooden
yard in the Oregon district IL after
the loan as well as the shipbuildlng
record
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-12

WASHINGTON. April i,.--Amsr
teas Third Liberty Loan drive
promises TO be It's creates,
Oregon was the first state to 20
over. Official reports today from
Oregon showed her subscriptions
total sis.oss.O00. the Oregon oucta
being SIS ass 600.
or~rons nam. takes first place on
the honor roll Of states
Toledo. Ohio. viss with Portland as
the first claimant for the honor
among the cities In the class between
1905 and zoe. 900. Portland's total
subscription IL Sio.i7o.ooo IN four
days. Her quota was sio.eso.oo
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-12
GROVER ALEXANDER IS
NAMED IN THE ORAF ]

LINCOLN. Ncb. April i2.-Grover
Alexander has been drafted and will
join the army at Camp Funston. ac-
cording 10 word from ST. Paul. Neb..
today. The call IL expected 20 be liz.
sued about April 26, which would
mean that Alexander would leave
for Funston about April 20.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-12
871,213 DRAFT MEN
IN TRAINING CAMPS

WASHINGTON. April 1.-the
nation up to April 10 had called
s7t.2i3 drafted men TO training
camps. Representative Slegel. New
York, announced in the house today
or this number. s53.S37 are for the
general run OF the service, while
1876 were ordered for special
work
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-12
FOUND DEAD ON DOOR

August Lambert, IS, committed
suicide ty hanging himself TO a hinge
ona door In the Warner hotel Friday
morning lie had lived there IL
months and has brother in Walla
Walla. The Japanese hotel propric
tor did not know where Lambert
worked.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-12
SEATTLE MAN is SAFE

Sergt. Fred s. TAFT. Of Seattle. was
not killed in France. altho reports to
that effect were received here. Rep
resentative John r. Miller has sent
word TO his relatives that the TAFT
mentioned In casualty lists was not
from Seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-12
Grim Duel
Raging in
the North
ny WILLIAM PHILLIP StMMs
WITH THE BRITISH ARM
les IN FRANCE. April L.
The battle around Armentirr~s
has been resumed with redoubled

The enemy has passed the f.olsne
and Lave streams. in the direction
% 81. Nencnt ives, % Eastaires ION
the LyH canal and are advancing
beyond stecnwcrck toward Dai,ieul
tsevcn miles northwest 81 Armen
tires and three miles beyond steen.
werrk)
Some ground has been lost In
order TO conform to the movement
20 tho rou,h.
This morning. EAST OF Plocrste~rt
there was a terrific German bonn
bardmcnt. A German officer. taken
prisoner. declared tho Germans were
ordered 10 capture Amiens today at
all costs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-12
of
Foe Force
AIlieSBack

The British center In the Flanders
battle has bern pushed back seven
miles from the original line along
the lay~s river. u u shown by
HaiE's official statement today. Tho
eammuniau@ reported severe. con
tiuuous fighting" In the p~ixhbor'
hood Of Melville and >eufHerquin
last night.
Nerville il on the north hank OF
the Lys. three miles due west 81 Es'
tair~~ and seven miles west OF the
I.ayes. along which tho limo ran at
the beginning % the battle. Neuf
Berquln Ia a mile and . half north.
east OF Mcrvillc.
Fighting II AsrAs
Fighting has started In the vicin-
i,y of Arras. Haig reported tho
Germans capturing position isear
Tiiioy Les. Mosfailncs. a mile east Of
Arsas. from which they were later
elected,
Merslile. according 90 Hnis. was
captured by the enemy last night
Seuf Egiise. where the British fen
hack 70 new positions. II nearly
three miles west and north Of
Piocgat.ert
The hinges on which the British
retirement swung In Picardy were
Arras and oire. south of la Fore.
The hinges OF the Flanders retire
ment are HoIicbekc and Ia Bassec.
A stretch Of rs miles. between La
Tsassce and Arrar separat. these two
fronts. In this comparatively quiet
sector IL Nimy ridge. made famous
hy the Canadians This height.
which lies north 81 Arras. II firmly
held BY the British and It's posses.
sion IL generally credited with re
tarsiing the enemy drive In Picardy.
From here. Haig threatens Hinden'
burE's attenuated lines Of communi'
cation on the northern portion OF
the Picardy front.
Huns After vimy
A German assault on vimy ridge.
not a frontal attack but probably n
flank movement from Lens, three
miles 20 the north. Ia accepted ~ n
very natural conclusion 20 be looked
for Mt any time.
Less than three miles north Of the
enemy right flank in the Flanders
drive Is Ypres. which has never been
taken by the Germans. altbo they
pushed past the city to the north
and the south in their initial ad.
vance OF the war.
Yprcs IL the last biz city and the
most important railway and high
way center between Tfindenburg and
the channel ports IN this region. Its
possession would bring the Germans
within % miles OF Dunkirk. to the
northwest.
Mutual cannonading was reported
north Of Montdidier and along the
Disc In the vicinity Of Lassigny last
night in the French communlquc.
The only infantry action on the
Pieardy front. however. was in the
neighborhood OF Noyon. where two
enemy attacks were rcpulsed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-12
Star SubSCribeS
$1,000; Will Also
Finance Employees

The Star today subscribed for 81 900 worth OF Liberty
Bonds and similar amount put the disposal of The
Star employees to finance their individual purchase of bonds
Under The Stars PLAN all employees who draw under
$50 week will be entitled to purchase Liberty Bonds
amount equal to ten times the employees weekly salary
The Star will finance the purchase of the bonds permit
its employees to pay for them in 90 instalments.
The bonds will draw interest and the employees will be
entitled to the full interest the bonds The employees will
be charged interest the money advanced The Star
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-12
OREGON GAINS
FIRST H0N0RS
IN LOAN DRIVE


SAN FRANCISCO. April Ia
George Bel arrived from shanE
hal. China. with - zoo In his
pockets. Today he bought 8; 200
worth OF Liberty Bonds. and en-.
listed in the army.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-12
FORD sUBsCRIBEs $1,000. 900

DETROIT. April 12.-Detroit
passed its Liberty Loan quota
Of S3s, 900 900 at noon today.
Today's total subscriptions were
$4,000. 300, pushing the total just
past the goal. Henry Ford gave
the largest single subscription In
the campaign today. Ss.0oo,o 900.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-12
APARTMENT THREATENED

Fire, cnsed by defective wirlnr,
threatened the Buckingham apart
ments. Doylston ave. and Union St.
Friday afternoon, Tho flames were
extinguished after eating thru the
roof.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-12

Marshal HindenburQ
Is Wounded bY Bomb

LONDON April 2Fed Marshal Won Hndenbug reported under
treatment hospital Stassbg for slight wound said
have been caused by bomb dropped from allied ane the West
front Zurich dispatch in the Daily Express declares.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-12
Says Loss of
AnlienS Won't
Decide Issue

"On the western front the battle is just beginning
believe that shall hold Amens But if the Germans
take Amiens it will not affect the final issue"
This the message of hope brought to Seattle by
Col A. X. Murray, Earl of Dunmore. " c. of Great
Brains statesmen and distinguished soldier Thursday
Lord Dunmore has served colonel for two years
with the British army in France He fought in
the battle of Ypres and at the capture of Passchendaele
Ridge in the battle of Flanders Now he is in the United
States recuperatng from wounds received in action He
has received every honor that be bestowed upon
man by the British government for bravery. He speaks
at public mass meeting at p. m. at Masonic Temple
In this country for several months, he analyses the
great need of ships
NO matter how fine the spirit of your men is or how
many of them in your armies, they of until
you can get them to France. That is your problem.
Il believe that it takes six tons to man to
France.
you have raised army of 100000 To take
them you will have to have 100000 tons Of
shipping