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The sun., 1918-08-18

Yet since business occupies the larger
share of our waking hours, it has right
in literature. And as nowadays every
body, from the bellhop to the college
president, from the baggage smasler to
the floor walker, is writing stories or
plays, we are seeing variety of business
interests represented in our democratic
fction. :.
When Trade Was Vulgar.
Perhaps the reason for this previous
reticehce lay in the fact that formerly
trade was considered vulgar, and since lit
eraturr was for ladies and gentlemen, no
mention must be made, or, at least, no
emphasis placed, on anything so plebeian
as commerce. While business is still
scorned in certain quarters the
inability Of any one connected with any
trade, save that of the brewer, to be pre-
scented at the British eourt-in literature
the restrictions are all removed. And
trade flourishes in fiction as in life
True, trades were mentioned in earlier
fiction, but in gingerly fashion, and with
an aristocratic scorn quite different from
the treatment accorded few favored pro-
fessions, as the ministry or war Fighting
and preaching were suitable subjects for
literature, but not buying and selling.
Even the learned and military professions
were not brought forward as they are now.
The model hero was purely and solely
gentleman.
When mention was made of the hero's
business in the past the emphasis was laid
on the person, not on his calling, on his
social and not on his business struggles,
on his rivalry in love, not in trade. A
mans calling might be mentioned, but it
was thing apart from the real material
for fiction. 1t was the man himself who
was Of interest, not his work.
The Victorians and Shop Keeping.
Dickens, for instance, introduces num-
Der of trades in his fiction, but the bust
ness itself is not the thing stressed. 1t is
merely added for the sake of local color
or to make the character more picturesque.
We have, for instance, Mr.. Krook, pro-
prietor of a rag and bottle shop, who
dies of spontaneous combustion as the re-
suit of too much liquor. Dombey and Son
sounds like the title for a business novel,
but it isn't. True, we have The Old Curl
osity Shop, but even here the interest is
in character, not in trade.
Thackeray, the aristocrat, draws for US
chiefly persons with genteel professions,
whose bands are unsoiled by trade. George
Eliot gives us a weaver in Sads Mariner,
but he weaves merely cloth for living,
and not cOmmercial romance. Anthony
Trollope is principally concerned with the
clergy. SCOTS heroes are warriors or ad-
venturers. Jane Austen's gentlemen have
too much pride and prejudice to enter
trade.
When Lovely Woman Stops.
In modern fiction, especially in America,
this is all changed. The business Of ro-
nance is still important, of course, but the
romance of business is not less so. Trade
furnishes the complications and the strug-
giles for countless novels and stories and
plays.
The sun., 1918-08-18
Mr.. Hewlett's Butcher.

Maurice Hewlett makes butcher the
hero of his novel, The STOPPING Lady,
Which would have seemed thing inered-
IDLE in the eighteenth century.
The lumber trade has been made dra-
matte and entertaining recently in such
The sun., 1918-08-18

THE LITTLE GIRL WHO COuLDN tt
GET-OVER1 1T. BY ALFRED SCOTT BARRY.
Z. ?. button & Co. $3.50.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
AT $2.95 PAIR

AT $2.95 PAIR
Highly mercer
lied Marquisette
Curtains with firm
ly-woven Cluny-de-
sign lace edges. In
white, cream and
ecru color, $2.95
pair. e4
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
British Editors
Support Balfour
in Peace Stand

LONDON, Sept. 17.-Without ex-
ception, London newspapers today
placed their Endorsement on the un-
official reply to Austria's peace pro
posals. as voiced by Foreign Secre-
tary Balfour. when he declared there
would be no peace on such founda-
ton.
Even the Daily News. which had
urged consideration of the invitation
of "unbinding peace" discussions. de
clared Balfours attitude to be rea-
sonable.
"Balfour's attitude is perfectly rea-
sonable," said this paper. TT does
not bring up the question Of whether
the reply shall be unqualified rejec-
ton or unqualified acceptance. but
what reply is best calculated to ex-
tract a positive gain from the situa-
ton, particularly TO Illustrate the en-
emy's obvious intention OF making
political capital at home out Of flat
rejection by the allies"
"A compromise Is impossible" de-
clared the Times. "Balfour has no
doubt as to the true characterize
Austrian peace.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
BRITONS GRIN
AT FOE PEACE
Dispatch From
Lowell Mellett
United Press Correspondent.

WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES
IN FRANCE. Sept iT.--when Aus
tria's peace proposal became known
here I asked a high officer. in a po-
sition to know. what the sentiment
was thruout the army. in his opinion,
lie grinned.
asked a general who had Just
finished dinner. He grinned.
! asked a private just hack from
the front line. He, grinned.
Eaeh said that Austria's move
was German inspired. the private
putting It: II don't know anything
about Austria. but it's easy to see
the fix Germany is in on this front.
She is whipped and she is squealing."
The generals view was slightly
different I'VE can't say yet that
Germany is beaten" he said. but
she sees defeat coming. This is a
military move. Germany's hope. SO
far as the British are concerned, is
to prevent being compelled to evacu-
ate the strong Hindenburg defenscs
this fall. She wants to keep us in
the barren. unsheltered ground this
side OF the line all winter. Maybe
she has something to say worth list
ening to. but IL we agree to listen
we must not stop fighting in the
meantime"
Recently captured letters and pris-
oners' statements show the utter de-
preston OF the German troops. A
number OF letters openly talk 'revo-
lution"-a word that a Germans vo-
cabulary heretofore was not suppos-
ed to contain.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
French Official
Says Austrians
Play Hun Fiddle
BY Holm DE GANDT

PARIS. Sept 17.-An official of
the ministry OF foreign affairs inter.
viewed by the United Press today
declared the Austrian note was not
unexpected. in consequence OF the
pacifist campaign announced by the
speeches of Won Solf and Won Payer
and the Czernin interview.
Austria has been Germany's fid-
die since the Spa conference, when
the question OF initiative was agreed
upon between the two kaisers," he
said.
'"The recent meeting OF Austrian
and German statesmen and the pres
ence of Austrian troops on the west
front are also evidence.
1.-THE Austro- German aim is double
The first is the home viewpoint
They still want to make believe they
are not responsible for continuation
OF the war. The second is the ex-
terror viewpoint. They are trying to
influence allied radicals and social.
lists and even officials.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
j. S. REPLY IS
SHORT and CURT
Continued From Page One

considerably. II II assumed Ger
many. or her tool. Austria. will make
further insincere peace efforts later.
President Wilson's reply. saying
fatty that our terms are well known.
and hence no conference can be held.
IL the shortest document this govern.
ment has issued in diplomatic CORE
spondence. 1t was made public only
n half-hour after the official Hun
proffer had been presented to Secrc.
tary Lansing. This Is record for
both brevity and speed.
The purpose was to set an example
for all the other allies. to still any
pacific comment in this country. and
TO show Germany : this country
Is in nowise "bluffin about It's de-
termination to go thru until its terms
are accepted.
1t meat that II Austria wanted
TO accep Wilson's terms. notably
those OF last January, she had a
chance any time. but that she could
not get a secret council. and she
could not place the burden OF respon.
sibility for continued war upon the
allies.
The effect within Germany and
Austria Is likely to be the reverse OF
what the Teutons hoped. They APP
parcnuy planned 10 use n rejection
to bolster up their armies waning
morale. on the plea that this Is "A war
OF self-defense. with the opponent
bent on destruction OF Germany.
Wilson. however. robbed the cen.
trial powers of this plea for he said
that he had spoken candidly in the
past-and that his terms then are his
terms now.
These terms would restore Bel
GUM, rob Germany of her stolen
gains in Russia. right the wrong
done in Alsace- Lorraine. give small
nations the right OF self-determina-
ton, avoid punitive indemnities or
annexations, establish world peace
league, and free the universe OF detri-
mental influences that could hereaft.
er disrupt world peace.
America proposes 20 fight on. And,
having abandoned all hope OF a ne
gotiated peace. she will throw 1000
900 men into the struggle next year
to gain a military victory from which
she and her allies can dictate the
Wilson terms.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
OFFERS TO BUY
SKACIT BONDS

The city OF Seattle will lose $780,
900 II it's Skagit river power bonds
are not placed on the market before
the new revenue bill passes at Wash
ington. G. A. Haskell. vice president
of Carsrens & Earies, warned the
council Monday.
Mayor Hanson also urged the coun-
Gil 10 take immediate steps TO float
tho power bonds, II the council de-
cided the new revenue bill would
prejudice the market value of the Sc
curities.
Haskell said investors were seek
ing for nontaxable securities. and
the surtax on the municipal bonds
bonds almost n drug on the market,
unless they were issued speedily. On
behalf OF his firm. he offered 20 ac
quire the first issue OF 81 300 900 OF
Skagit paper at a fair price"
The corporation counsel will be
asked for n ruling on the subject
The council wired Washington. pro-
testing the taxing OF municipal Sc
curities.
er employees was held in allegiance
after the council had ordered their
request for n wage increase investi-
gated by the finance committee.
Mayor Hanson and Council-nen
Bolton and Erickson were appointed
to check the inventory OF the trac-
ton company which the street car
company offers in return for SIS.
900 900.
]. d. Ross, superintendent OF light
ing. with Councilmen Moore and
Lane. will investigate the intercon-
nection OF power problem between
the city and traction plants.
The rail administration was grant.
ed n franchise TO lay tracks on East
Marginal way.
Councilman Roland Cotterill was
back in the council Monday. after an
Illness of several months.
The cat ordinance, providing n II.
cense fee of 81 for male and $3.50 for
female cats. was passed. Cats with.
out license will be collected by the
police II found running at large.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
Lodge Says Wilson
Decision Will End
Feeble Peace Talk
ny q MARTIN

WASHINGTON. Sept 17.-"Presi-
dent Wilson's prompt and curt re-
fusal of the Austro-Hungarian peace
bait will go far toward making the
German people understand that the
American people mean to have COM
plete victory" declared Senator
Lodge today, in speech on Austria's
note to the allies. suggesting 'un-
binding discussions.
The presidents reply to this stu.
pid note will meet I am sure. with
universal approval" said Lodge. His
prompt and curt refusal OF the Aus
tro-Hungarian offer was not only
right, but wise, for 1t will, believe,
put an end to loose and feeble talk
about these Austro-Hungarian offers
"a kind of talk which is not only
facilitating and confusing, but dis
tinctly helpful to Germany
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
.4UTOMC 'PEACE" Scheme ENDS in DISMAL failure
RETREAT IS DUE
TO FOLLOW SOON
RY j. w. T. MASON

NEW YORK, Sept. 17.-Presidcnt
Wilson'S rapidfire counter attack
against the roHungarian peace
denburg retraating once more out of
Western France.
1t Is expected that the kaiser will
hold fast n little longer. until he sees
there Is no hbpe OF the allies being
trapped into "A secret conference for
ending the war; but President Wilson
has made inevitable the resumption
OF the West front retirement.
Won Hindenburg must now see he
cannot tarry long IL he does not de-
sire the American invasion OF Ger
many 20 by default. The American
advance at ST. Mihiel has had an eff
feet not only on the battle front west
OF Metz, but also along the entire
line. running turnout Lorraine and
into Alsace. to the Swiss border
There are indications that linden.
burg has begun already the rein.
forccment OF certain vulnerable posi-.
tons In this area. and is prepared TO
abandon outposts now lightly held at
the first sign OF an American ad.
vance.
Patrol encounters in Alsace and
Lorraine are being increasingly re-
ported. and raids by the Germans TO
secure Information concerning the
disposition OF the American troops
are especially noticeable in Alsace.
The German general staff
cannot fail TO have been deeply i'm
pressed by the fact that among the
American units In the ST. Mihiel bat
tie were some removed from the
Marine. 1t must also have been no.
tced by the Germans that scarcely
any Americans at all have taken part
in the Picardy and Flanders drives.
tho large numbers were known to
have been there recently.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
MAYOR ATTENDS
CATHEDRAL FAIR

Mayor Hanson and Right Rev. Ed
ward j. ODea, bishop of Seattle,
opened the st. James cathedral fair.
at Third and University, Monday
evening.
Proceeds of the fair. which lasts
until the evening preceding the open
ing of the Liberty loan campaign,
will be devoted to the st. James ca
thedral school. which is supported by
a similar fair each year.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
When Mother Goes Calling

she will be proud to take
a little girl dressed in the
Burgundy Imported Vel
veteen Coat pictured at
right. She has a pink
tasseled tam to match.
Even the sharpest wind
will not pierce the softly
quilted interlining. The
very full skirt is shirred
with three cordings to the
short yoke. In black i'm
ported velveteen as well,
and rose or navy blue
fine broadcloth; sizes 2
and 3 years, $16.5O. 4
Tam o'Shanter, 1895.
a Coat Of fine broadcloth in
rich Burgundy shade, has a
very full skirt hanging in box
pleats from a pointed yoke; size
., $1,000.
There are fur balls on the
sides of the Hat to match; with
round crown and close, turned
back brim: $500.
Becoming Hats for four and
five-year-old girls are of. velvet
with Tam o'Shanter crowns
made OF corded strips. and silk
pompons at side. In Burgundy.
Brown and Black, $3.95.
cunning Hat of black plush with
Il hanging from the top of the
Infants Section. Second Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
AT $3.50 PAIR

AT $3.50 PAIR
Finely cut borders Of Swiss
applique give a heavy laci-
ness to these Curtains of
firmly-woven English net.
There is Point de Gene ap-
plique as well-both are inn
ported and an unusual value
at $3.50 pair.
Upholstery Section. Third Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17

There's shiny brown fur ats
called Kolinsky) on the collar of
the Navy Blue Coat sketched at
left. It's double breasted like
n sailors REFER, and has peck
cts with flaps. In brown coat
ing. too: size years. $12.5O.
The Napoleonic Hat has fur
balls. $500.
Ashes Of roses shade OF fine
broadcloth is used for n small
Coat with very full skirt Joined
to a deep yoke which drops at
sides. Collar and cuffs are OF
beaver fur; for two-year-olds and
three year-olds. $1,000.
Hat to match. trimmed with
beaver balls. $500.
For every day wear there is a
narrow brim and long silk tasi
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
Among the
New Victor Records
for September

Among the Instrument
tai Numbers to be recon-
mended are:
Oh, Lady, Lady, and
Sinbad, by Waldorf Or
chestra.
"Bluin' the Blues" and
Sensation Rag" by Dix
leland Jazz Band.
Quartet in E Flat, by
Elman String Quartet.
-victrola Section. Fifth Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17

Over There, sung by
Caruso.
A Little Voice / Hear,
sung by Galli-Curci.
Dear Old Pal of Mine,
sung by Mccormack.
Story Book Ball, sung
by Billy Murray.
Oh, Frenchy, sung by
Arthur Fields.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
NewVelvet Overdrape Sets
$500 $3.50 $3.50

n HERE is warmth against Winter drafts and
cheering color for dark days in these new
Velvet Overdrapes, valance and one pair
hangingS in set.
Overdrape Sets of good quality velvet-in
Rose, Blue, Green or Brown-finiShed at top
with heading and rod casing $500 set.
An effective self-col- Soft silky velvet in rose,
mr. braidinp finishes an blue, brown green, fin
O,,oma~a,,o O.. of of4 ished with self color silk
NVeiui"po oe' u 'o, edging makes an Over
lustrous VelVet. In drape with ample overall
rose blue, green and valance Finished ready to
brown $3.50 set. hang, $3.50 set
Third Floor
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AT $3.50 PAIR

Embroidered borders deliberately trimmed
with Cluny pattern insertion and edge give
a very handmade" effect to these Mar
quisette Curtains; fine hand-drawn work,
combined with cut-work insets borders fine,
round thread Wolfe Curtains; both are
shown in white, cream and ecru. All 2H
yards long and an unusual value at $3.50
pair.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17

AT $3.50 PAIR
Strong Marquis
cite Curtains fin
ished with Cluny
design insertion and
edging. VIII j t e,
cream and ecru
color, $3.50 pair.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17

ERUIT stones. dried and
i cleaned. are needed by our
government in the making of
gas masks for our soldiers.
Barrels are provided at the
entrances of this store, where
the stones may be deposited,
TO be collected by the proper
authorities.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-09
QPPa1lia1,6
G@C cMslz!kk Mason n
UNDERSTANDING US.

IT HEY held the theory everywhere.
theory uninyIting gold Is
all for which we care. for which
we'd do our fighting They're -roney
RrubberS, one and all" the nations
cried, in anguish; I'VE have our backs
against the wall, and still in sloth they
languish. Sti1, still they chase The
buck and bone, 10 strains OF Yankee
Doodle they hear the strlckenApeoples
groan, and gather in more boodle" But
now they see our legions rush across
the rolling breakers, and not TO gather
IN some cuSh or annex foreign acres.
They sec our men go forth 10 fpht
where demolition RACES, To plant the
standard Of the right where It may stand
FOX ages Across the mined and am
bushed sea, a thousand leagues OF water.
We go that nations may be free, that
tyranny NAV totter The wealth for
which we planned and toiled in times
Of peace, is helping to see the war
lords program spoiled, and set his
cohorts yelping And now they see rs
as We are we're slow to wrath. but.
thunder When reused we rip Times
all ajar and tear the map aSundcr.
They see us standing up for right wth-
out a thought OF profit; they'll see ~
carry on the fight until there's ice IN
T,,kpt
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-09
39,237
LAURELS FOR LABOR.

TWO stories in the news columns yesterday spoke
volumes to the credit of organized labor and its will
10 win the war One told OF the postponement OF the
t.egraphcs strike and the other described the action OF
the local typographical union in effort to prevent the
seating of Victor Berger, the Milwaukee socialist as
delegate to the International Typographical union Both
show fine spirit OF patriotism, and desire to stand
soldly behind the government in its conduct OF the war
and il is spirit which all Americans should appreciate
and emulate Knowing the Importance Of work in win
ming the war there encouragement for in this
added evidence that union workers have grasped the sig
nificance of the issues and showing themselves mill
tant Americans.
The action of the telegraphers in the face of rebuft
at the hands of the Western Union company, which re-
fused to submit the dispute TO the federal war labor
board is commendabe The public generally believes
the stubbornness of the company unfair and pac
ticaly forced strike But the telegraphers, seeing
chance of adjustment through federal control are willing
to wait and continue their important work Their
is best for the nation and in the end will prove best for
the operators for the people are NOT ungratetul
As to the action of the local Typographical union, its
action shows dgcnt guardianship of its fine reputation
and record of loyalty. union which has thousands OF
members in the service which has subscribed for millions
Of dollars worth Of Liberty bonds and which has adopted
the wise policy OF submitting all disputes TO abitra
on and mediation, have nothing in common with a
socialist of the Berger type lie has proper place in
the councils OF such organization and is quite prob
able the international union, which includes Canada as
well as America will that he is eliminated del
egate Bergers senatorial campaign made on an anti
war platform He has cashed with the laws of the
,untry and in public speech and printed word caused his
loyalty to be challenged Win such man the Inter
national Typographical union can have nothing in
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-09

franslators Of Spanish are in de-
mand Women who translate Span IA
accurately and quickly should communi-
cate with the postal censorship board,
postoiiicc department, Washington. d.
C.. for assignment TO the postal CENSOR
,hip in New York and other port cities.
"Our need in the past has been Tor
lranslaiors OF the numerous European
language" states the New York ex-
ccutiye postal censorship committee.
But we have now obtained a sufficient
number of persons to carry on the work.
with the exception of Spanish transla-
tionS. In fact, the work IN this Lam
guage is so vouminous that all vacan-
cicS caused by designations of French
and German tranSlators and English
readers are being filled by applicants
who can offer Spanish in addition TO
these languages We have been maxi
ing appointments for some months and
c%pec, to continue for some time to
come
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-09
Sor11Mr1T
.A -pyvvh "
To Oklahoma Breexes.

When summer sun brings summer heat
And mercury upon the street
Scars to the hundred mark or more,
And makes the fat man sweat and roar,
IT'S then we glory in the breeze
Which offers some degree OF ease. :.
And cools somewhat that tho feVereu
brows
or men who toll at desks and plows.
without that breeze we could not sleep
And, waking. might not care TO Keep
on tolling at the same old chore,
And life would be b0lly bore
Until We finally should melt
Because OF cooking We had felt
Aud only grease spots would adorn
The market place and fields OF corn
So blow ON breeZes, low or high
Blow dust into the bad mans eye.
or blow the short skirts higher than
They are arranged by fashions plan,
And those who cannot see the sights,
At least can get some sleep at nights,
And thereby keep themselves In lire
TIN frost falls on the pumpkin vine.
Blow, hreezes. blow DER hill and plain
Blow up million dollar rain
To make the corn and cotton grow;
We care not only so you blow.
And thus afford US some relef
From prickly heat and other grief
From hllsters and from suns fierce
stroke.
Or cen from going up In smoke.
A waitress who serves us ice tea at
intervals seems to be anticipating this
threatened ice famine There's rarely
any ice in it.