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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-07

Three possible theories are enter
tained by the police regarding Dor.
othy Redenbaugh. daughter OF DR..
and Mrs. w. a. Redenbaugh. OF
e017 18th ave. ". T.. missing 17.year-
old high school girl.
I They believe she may have left
home Monday afternoon with the in.
tention Of seeking employment dur.
ing the enforced vacation. suffered
from lapse Of memory, or that she
has met with foul play.
After leaving home Monday after
noon at o'clock. saying she was
going TO the home OF "A girl friend.
Dorothy went to the ~. w. Trust
and Savings bank. Second ave. and
Union st., and drew from her own
savings account $3.50.
She had only si.75 with her, nc.
cording to her mothers statement.
Her savings account at another bank
had not been touched. Wheth-
or she drew the money TO buy
Christmas gift material, or with the
direct intention OF leaving the city
for a short trip remains a mystery.
The family summer home in Fri
day Harbor has been secured by po-
lice and friends OF the girl. A pos
sibillty that she might have gone TO
Tacoma 10 visit a former girl friend
led one party OK searchers TO visit
that city late yesterday afternoon.
Contrary TO all her former ac.
tons about the house." said the
girls mother yesterday, "she went
about and executed the household
duties Monday morning without
overlooking one detail"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-07
What Gernany's
Affer-Wor Bill
May Amount to

For restoring Belgium. 5000.
900. 900.
For restoring Northern France.
81 900. Oo0. 900.
For restoring Serbia. $500. 900.
For damage to property and
compensation for those killed and
injured In air raida over Great
Britain. $3.50 900 900
For sinking merchantmen
withou, warning at sea and
numbering passengers and crews.
81 900. 900 .0o0
Total. s7.T50. 900 900.
Some OF the details:
Destruction OF the Rheims
cathedral.
Destruction Of Frances vast
orchards.
Partial destruction OF more
than 500 towns and villages in
Belgium and France.
Demolition OF public structures
and private dwellings In London
and a score of other English
cities.
Sinking OF the Lusltania and
"a. 900 900 more tons OF shipping
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-07
May LOWER FLU
Ban NEXT week;
CASES DECLINE

Thursday secs the continuous
abatement OF Spanish influenza in
Seattle. with no deaths reported up
Co 10 a. m. and but six deaths and
n total OF las new cases reported
Wednesday.
But 10 now Influenza cases were re
ported Thursday morning.
Now Is the time 10 cooperate for
a last effort. that will dispose OF in
fluenza once and finally. says DIR.
J. $. Mcbride. city health commits
sioner.
Wednesdays death list Is one
firth in ratio TO the daily death
lists published previous to week
ago. when perceptiblc decline IN
the severity OF the pandcmic set in
while the number of new cases re-
ported daily has dwindled To one
third.
The decline from now on VIII be
pronounced, health officials int
mate. This is also the opinion OF
private physicians. Intelligent co
operation ON the part OF the public
Is asked. and patience.
The order compelling wholesale
and retail establishments not
handling war orders to open at 10
a. m. and close az 3 y. m, remains
I'm effect until saturday. on which
day ali commercial establishments.
save those dealing in food and
drugs. must close IL cannot be
definitely stated whether the same
regulations will be in effect next
week.
The public must also remain
masked. and other conditions are
unaltered. for the present week at
least. 1t IL believed. however. that
"A number OF the ban features VIII
be removed next week.
The health department calls at
tention 10 the six free vaccine injec'
ton stations now open in Seattle,
where vaccination that has been
proven TO be % value In proven
ton of Influenza will be admins
tered TO the public. Stations al
Ballard. Georgetown and Rainier
Valley are located at the police sta
tons IN tnose ul%ulStS. NhAiN Wv
station is located at the University
branch library. in the University dis
trict. A station for Japanese Is 10
Gated at SOC Maynard ave.
The following deaths from infla
enxa occurred "Wednesday;
n. Tsutsu. aged Is. Columbus
Sanitarium.
Mrs. NJ. Tsutsu. aged IS. Column
bus sanitarium.
William ]. Tookey. aged 20. I'LL
Boylsson ave.
John Peterson. aged 81. Hotel
Norman.
Annie Woodruff. aged 20. 50.
Fifth ave. ~.
isabelle johnson. aged -. stie
s3rd ave. w.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-07
BONE DRY MEN {
LOSING FIGHT !
IN California

SAN FTsANcISCo. Nov. I'm.
state bono-dry prohibition smsnd
ment was defeated by a majority ~
10000. Tuesday returns today ina
cate. Likewise tho Romingcr bru.
regulating tho sale OF liquor, wa
caught between a barrage Of q.
IRENE dryH and extreme wcts andda.
feated by a stin more deciaivs ma.
lority.
Gov. Stephens majority ONE,
Theo. Bell Will probably reach 100
900. The governors supporters con.
tend that the majority will be even
greater
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-07
TURKEY SUPPLY
ISLOWEST EVER

The Cincinnati Packer. n newspa.
per for wholesale merchants. carries
a doiefui tale In Its latest Issue.
There's n failure In the turkey crop
this year. and tho bird that made
Thanksgiving famous positively will
not appear on any table which val
ucs his presence Mt less than SO cents
a pound,
Chickens and eggs are n bit more
plentiful than usual. but turkeys
have shown startling decrease In
every state but California.
California reports n monster tur'
key crop. the largest. finest. best fla.
vored. tendercst. sweetest and mos,
remarkable turkey crop in the his.
tory OF the world-so. 900 birds strong
to gobbie the eternal praise OF Cali
fornia,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-07
HEROIC FRENCHsIaN

Lieut. s. Souller. French ace. 20
years old. and who brought down II
bochc planes in France, has given on
lockers thrills by his nervy perform
ances at all fields in the United
States. lie came over from France
few weeks ago az Instructor. His
favorite pastime Is TO execute all Of
the great stunts, such as spinning
nose dives. loops and I-nmelman
turns within 200 feet Of the ground
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-07
BANNICK BACK
ON POLICE JOB

Bannick appeared at the central po-
lice station in uniform Thursday.
and continued his duties Of super.
vision over the several departments
OF which he Ia head. a 20-day sus-
pension against Inspector Bannick
because OF technicality. In held up
by Chief OF Police J. r. Warren.
Work OF determining who stole n
large supply Of liquor from the dry
squad storeroom early Sunday Is
continued by several departments
detailed on the case. No arrests
have been made In connection with
the theft.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-07
.DRYS LEADING
IN OHIO VOTE

COLUMBUS. o.. Nov. 7.-officisI
tabulations Of the vote on prohibltion
showea the drys leading by aiYnou
5000. with only few hundred Ore.
cincts TO report
James A. white, dry leader. claims
the final returns viii show over IT,.
900 ma jority.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-07

The Baby Shop is wide-awake to
the needs of the newborn babe
having proper clothing for him when
he first makes his appearance IN
this big world-and everything for
his comfort in all kinds of weather
as he grows in years.
In connection with this Section is
a trained nurse to advise mothers
regarding the health and clothing of
her darlington if father or the
older children come a-shopping-she
can fix them up just as satisfactor-
ily as il mother had come herself.
Up on the Fourth Floor are Co
Carts and Baskets that will assist
in keeping the little ones in the open
air ESQ necessary to the bringing
up of rosy-cheeked children).
''The Little Daughters Shop" on
the Second Floor is filled with
clothes for the girls from six to
young womanhood - just what's
needed for school or dress-up occa-
sions in dresses and coats, or very
young women can be suitably
"gowned" for night time.
To the left of this Section is the
Children's Millinery Shop with
headwear, plain or fancy.
Adjoining the Children's Section
is the Children's Shoe Shop-with
whole row of little chairs, where the
little ones can sit when being fitted
to new pair of shoes-and such
comfortable and properly proper
toned shoes as are found there
with saleswomen who know just
what kind of shoes to put on girls
and boys to make their feet "fit for
life's service"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-07
Protest Flu Masks
in Walla Walla

WALLA WALLA. Nov. 7.--Walla
Walla people are against accepting
the order OF the state board OF
health. requiring a general use Of
flu masks. Some firms already have
arranged with attorneys TO defend
cases OF violation by their clerks
The health officer has instructed
the chief Of police to enforce the
order
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-07
DANCE At DECATUR. $500
OFFICIAL AUDIT STARTS

County Auditor n NJ. Wardall
states that the official tabulation Of
the election figures commenced
Thursday morning and that the
complete returns will not be ready
for the canyassing board before next
Tuesda..
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-07
They're Doing Bit
to Rebuild France

a prize Of 10000 francs has been
awarded by the Academic F'rancaise
TO "A couple named Roze-Guiilet On
second chfid. They live on a farm
second child. They II We on farm
at ST. Jacques. near Rennes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-07
WATER SHUT OFF

water viii be shut Off In Youngs-
town. Avalon way and 26th ave. S.
w. south OF Andover st. Friday,
from II a. m. TO 4 y. m. the city wa
ter department announced Thursday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-07
SOCIALIST rs DEFEATED

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. Mayor
Thomas Van Lear. socialist. has
been defeated for reelection by J..
r. Meyers. republican. by 1.173
votes. complete returns show.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-07
"Red" Ambassador
to Leave Germany

AMSTEHDAM. Nov. 1.-Alexand-
or Joffe. Bolshevik ambassador 20
Germany. has been handed his pass.
ports according to dispatches re.
ceived today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-07

tEVp-t wv - f'Nt' w '''t
miles, took historic Sedan today
before the aTInistiee terms were
signed between Germany and
the allies.
Sedan was the scene Of the really
decisive battle OF the Franco PruH.
Sian war. aH It marked the dcBtruc.
thin OF the strongest French army
then In the field. together with the
capture Of Emperor Napoleon Ill,
aud Marshal MacMahon.
The battle began August 20. 1870,
between the French army Of the
north. numbering 10000. and three
German armies under the king and
crown prince Of PRUSSIA, and the
crown prince Of Huxony. numbering
$50, 900 II ragged for four days. be
Ing brought 20 IA close September l..
ARTILLERY played an important part
In the battle The Germans. In ad'
dition 10 having the advantage in
number ~ gunH-s00 10 500-great
~ outrnnged the French. The cas-.
ualties were large. especially among
the French
Napoleon WAS present during the
battle. and on the last day stood cx
posed for four hours 10 the German
bombardment at IReh. two miles
north OF Sedan.
Completely Circled
While there he saw the uaelcsHness
OF resistance. The enemy had
drawn IA circle close around Sedan
and held all the principal heights,
from which their artillery could
destroy the town and the entire
French army.
Gen. De Wlmpffcn. who had been
placed in command when Marshal
MacMahon was wounded. at first in
dignantly refused the terms offered
by the Germans. and the emperor
had n fruiilcsa interview with Count
won bismarck in nm effort TO mit-
gate them.
ON September the emperor adj
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-07
AS an antidote 10 tanks Cermanx

has adopted a sensitive bomb. which
they bury few inches below the
surface. SO far 1t appears to have
given Insignificant results.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-07

On the Second Floor, just off the
rest room. YOU will find the contest
and most sanitary Barber Shop for
children-with women BARRIERS with
the patience of Job-and who know
the very latest cuts for the little
ones hair.
Going down one floor you will find
a whole section devoted to clothing
of all kinds for sonny, and the Mems
Section has nothing on the Boys
Shop when it comes to furnishings,
to say nothing of Suits, Overcoats
and Overalls.
Still further over on the Upper
Main Floor, is Underwear of every
style-Stockings of all weights and
Mittens to keep Jack Frost away
or better Gloves, just like mothers.
OF course. the school girls could
never do without bright hairbows or
handkerchiefs-a they can be just
as easily selected by the little miss
as any other member of the family.
Little Book Worms" will be right
in the height of their glory in the
rear of the Book Nook"-for there
Mother Goose dwells, as well as all
kinds of fairies-or there are stories
of all sorts for the older boys and
girls.
And that is not all-away down in
the Toy Basement-easily reached
from the Union Street door-are the
wonders of Toyland-with every toy
that can be thought of for every
child-boy or girl-and at very rea-
sonable pricings.
Entertainment. instruction or
clothing for the younger set"-The
Bon Marche offers them all.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-07
Contributions to
the Tobacco Fund
TOBACCO FUND

n. Pendvlllo. l.. o. Box 65. care
sailors Union. city .....s 2,0'
w " hon nnr' s,aS nonrth
Fourth ". w. .............. 7.?t
Mrs. a. Just, 1921 1ith ave-. 81. %
John, Tolt. Wash. ....... BOT
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-07

American army has adopted use Of
hospital barges on canals and rivers
10 transport dangerously wounded
men 10 base hospitals without jar Of
railroad train.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-07

war seemed as remote as II had been
four years before that when We
scarcely dared to hope that there would
be n turn in the tide Of battle in favor
of our side. when the Hun was sweep
ing everything in sight. At that time,
Wilson spoke. and he spoke clearly and
fairly--so fairly that today, with the
whole situation reversed. from a mill
tary standpoint, the principles and the
terms and the conditions he announced
then are being adopted with practically
no modification.
For the calm, cool and collected
craftsmanship evinced by our president.
for his wisdom. for his lofty and wholly
American viewpoint. the United States
of America. and the world at large,
owe him sincere gratitude and whole
some respect.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-07
YANKEES TAKE
FAMOUS SEDAN
IN LAST RUSH

PARIS. Nov. 7,-tmerican
troops. Ia IA great rush 81 four
miles. took historic Sedan today
before the arInistiee terms were
signed between Germany and
the allies.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-07
The Bon Marche
Loves Children
1t has a very warm spot in its heart for
all little boys and girls.

To have the like this soto have them talk OF Ito
hold their confidence is one of our pet ambitions 90 we
every effort TO please well as provide Tor Inc niue
right from the cradle upward.
Here are of the things have that are lust TOR the ohon
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-07

Has Yer Christmas Package Coupon
Arrivpd2

II So the Soldier Lower Main Floor fill for you
nspeconand will be within the Inn
tied weight
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-07-04
RACK No. 2

Including Suits, Coats, and Wash Dresses These
all Styles which can be used for Fall wear in
Coats and Suits, and at todays prices they are far
below wholesale COST It means big saving to you
and we advise an early call---------------------
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-07
FLAG DAY EVENT
By Special Correspondent.
Plan For Big Demonstration on
Island June is.

Plan For Big DemOnStrauon oi
Island June is.
TOTTENVILLE, May THE Flag
Day Association of Staten Island Is
planning for a remarkable and unique
demonstration on June Is, the day set
for the annual celebration. 1t is ex-
pected that a speaker of national rep
utation will be sent by the presidens
Of the United States to represent the
country at large, that Governor Whit
man will escape from his state duties
at Albany long enough to address the
people and children of Staten Island,
and that Mayor Hylan will come down
to this borough of his city to take part
in the proceedings
1t will be the greatest of all the
celebrations in honor of the flag ever
held by the Flag Day Association.
The flag which our boys" over there
represent and represent nobly in our
war for liberty and universal democ-
racy will be honored as never oefore
in Richmond county.
Miss Ellis will be in charge OF the
ladies' division in the great parade.
j. Blake Hillyer will have charge OF
the school children, John Northmore
will head the civic division and all
are expert executives in their lines.
Frederick T. May will be the gem
eral marshal and his aides will be
chosen for their special ability in con-
ducting so important a matter in their
several assignments.
Leonard Wait, of Tottenville, will
be marshal of the Junior Order Unit
ed American Mechanics of the island.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-07
PLEASANT PLAINS

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Schick OF
Prince Bay, visited her parents at Bay
Ridge, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Meyer OF
Manhattan visited in Prince Bay over
the week.
Charles Bumps has returned after
several days vacation with his parents
at New Haven, Conn.
Miss Margaret Cuthbert was home
from Manhattan, Sunday with her pa
rents for a visit.
Mrs. Thomas Coughlin and children
spent Sunday visiting relatives in
Manhattan.
Mrs. U. G.. Magee visited in Perth
Amboy yesterday.
Jack, Havey is back again from
Trenton after a visit at home.
George Hillyer Of the U. S. S. Cow
ington, is home with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Reed have been
visiting in New Jersey.
Miss May Treude is taking her resi-
dence with Mr.. and Mrs. William
Nance.
Many were at the lecture at the
Rossville school last night given by
DR.. William Carter on 1.-THE World at
War" The lecture was interesting
throughout. 1t was illustrated.
A meeting of U. S. Grant Council
Jr. o. U. A. M. was held last night
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-07
COPY ANTI-LOAFING LAW
Governor Edge Hears That Florida
VIII Pass Such Legislation
RU Special CorTespondenk.

TRENTON. May 7.-According to
information just received here by
Governor Edge, New jerseys anti
loafer act may be copied in the state
of Florida. The secretary of the Jack
sonville Chamber of Commerce has ad-
vised the governor that labor condl-
tions in Florida are not what they
should be and that business interests
thro oughout the state have been con-
sidering the advisability of having the
Florida Legislature, in special session,
consider the New Jersey labor law.
According to the secretary of the
Chamber of Commerce, there are
probably 100000 idle men In Florida
at the same time that shipyards and
saw mills are crying for help.
The executive has also received a
letter from William S. Miffin, sheriff
Of Ocean county, informing the gov
ernor that the different municipalities
are working together in that county
and in many instances where men
have been found without work, they
have been given letters Immediately
and sent to the powder plant wherc
they have been employed. The posters,
he said, throughout the county have
had their effect
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-07
LADIES BUSY
WITH CANTEEN
Popular Resort for Soldiers and
Sailors Being Made Ready
for Opening.

The women are busy today prepar-
ing the rooms at 1913 Smith street, over
the McClung drug store for the can
teen to be opened for the soldiers and
sailors in this city. The canteen at the
present Ime viii be operated in the
form of G restaurant whore men in
service may purchase light refresh
ments at cost prices.
The canteen is located on the sec
ond floor in the rear Of the Metro
politan Life Insurance Company sof-
fees, and consists of four large and
airy rooms, one of watch VIII be trans
formed into a kitchen, where the ma
terial will be prepared; there will be
eating rooms and rest room, where q
desk for writing, and comfortable
chairs will be placed for the convent
ence of the boys who may visit the
place.
The rooms will be given comfy
and home-like appearance and the
boys who are in the service Of Uncle
Sam or any other nation will be al
ways welcome.
1t is planned to serve pie, cake,
sandwiches, coffee and soft drinks.
A request is made for furniture that
will meet the requirements of this
kind. The things most needed at this
time are: writing desk, chairs and
tables. Floor coverings are also
needed and those of the city who can,
are urged to supply the rooms with
these articles.
Two more members have been add
ed to the Board of Directors; they are
Mrs. Iver Larsen, 175 New Bruins
wick avenue and Mrs Charles Seguine
Of Rector street
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-07
STATEN ISLAND
FAILING OFF IN ATTENDANCE
AT TOTTENVILLE RED CROSS
Much Work Accomplished and Dele
gates were Named for Con-
ventiOn Tomorrow


By Special Correspondent.
TOTTENVILLE, May 7-Sixty- five
workers were out at the meeting OF
the Fifth Ward Branch of the Rilh-
mond Chapter of the American 'Red
Cross yesterday at the Masonic tenn
pie. Much work was accomplished
although the attendance was not as
large as previous meetings. seven
hundred and ninety eight pieces OF
gauze dressings and 106 other articles
such as muslin dressings and assottea
pads used for wounds were made. one
washcloth was also turned in. There
were three new enrollmentS OF mem
bers.
Delegates to the convention of the
American Red Cross that is TO DC
held at the Waldorf-Astoria tomof-
row were named at this time by the
branch. 1t had been arranged at first
that as many of the chapter that
cared to 60 could attend the conven-
ton. but word received from Mrs.
John Morton, of the Richmond Chap
ter, that there would be only accom-
modations for a certain numoer OIL
delegates resulted in six being named.
They are Miss Laura b. 1etman,
chairman; Mrs. M. c. Quimby, VICE
chairman of the local branch; Miss
Emma Herrel, Mrs. Edward CroWoli'
Mrs. III. V. Mccormick and Mrs. Will
lis Larkin.
The workers at the school for Bel
gium relief work each Wednesday
are making excellent progress and
many articles arc being made. The
work is in charge of Mrs. F. A. Birm-
lein and Miss Katherine Messner,
who are anxious to have more come
out on Wednesdays to assist in the
work. Anyone that has any article
to donate for the cause can send 1t 10
the school.