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The Lehi sun. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1913-1949, 1922-12-28
CHAPTER VII
trapped.

West smiled pleasantly, glad the
man had taken the Initiative, thus
naturally opening up way for ask
Ing certain questions. Whatever his
own Immediate object might be In
thus scraping an Acquaintance made
no difference. II would doubtless de-
velop In time, but meanwhile here was
the opportunity sought to discuss the
affairs OF the neighborhood. Yet the
subject must be approached with due
caution. The very Indifference OF the
bartender, coupled with the evident
desire OF this hanger-on to form an
acquaintance, served to reveal the
real nature OF the place. Plainly
enough strangers were viewed with
suspicion. and this was no ordinary
saloon, catering TO whatever trade
drifted within Its doors More than
likely II was rather thieves hang
out, ever suspicious OF the activity Of
the police.
Yet this fellow bore no outward
semblance TO the common conception
Of the underworld. lie was well
dressed. easy OF manner. with an ex-
ceptionnlly Intelligent face, blue eyes
meeting Vests gaze frankly, a care.
fully trimmed mustache. with white
teeth good humoredly showing when
he smiled. and threads OF gray In HIS
hair. His very appearance invited
confidence and comradeship, while his
outspoken words increased this i'm
preston.
Excuse my buttlng in" he ex-
planned genially. But It's d-n dull
around here tonight. Nobody to talk
with but couple o. buns. You see
! don't belong around here; just
dropped In for a BIT OF business with
Mike"
II see" admitted West, puzzled,
and wondering how far he dared ven-
ture. "You can get lonelIer in a big
city than anywhere else"
"You bet you can. You see run a
brokers' office down town, an It's
pretty blame slow around q dump like
this--you get mel"
"Sure; this seems to be a pretty
quiet place"
"Qulet Hill II isn't always so quiet.
I've dropped In here when II was live
ly enough, believe me. But tonight it's
the limit. Fact Is come up for a lit.
tie excitement, as much as anything
else, but must have struck an or
night. You're smoke inspector, Mike
saysr
West nodded.
"Know Fred Karvan. I supposef"
"Oh. yes; friend Of yoursr'
USED 10 be; we were kids together
down on the South side. He's got a
pretty soft Job now; stands in strong
with the City hall, they tell me. Mean
10 drop IN and gee him some Of these
days"
"Y0u'll find him mighty good fell
low" asserted West. 70 whom the
name was entirely unfamiliar.
"Well. I'm not so sure about TINT.
He's got pretty stifr the last few years,
they tell me. But then you work I'M
der him. and ought 20 know. Head OF
your department. isn't hep
Eyes, but only meet him IN a bust
uess way, OF course"
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By Randall Parrish
COPYRIGHT iOaa BY Alfred A. Kuopi, Inc.

Yes, sir; It was the electric she
took"
West remained silent. tapping with
his knife on the table. This might
prove important, and he could not af-
ford TO Ignore the information. While
to his mind II was hardly likely Ho-
bart had called the girl, yet the pos.
siblllty remained.
u never heard Of a Ray street." he
said at length, but OF course, there
may be one. oh, Charlie" he stopped
a waiter passing. Bring me up a city
directory, will your"
The man returned with the book.
placing It on chair next West. who
Immediately began to inspect the vol.
ume
Ray street." he said doubtfully,
lingering the pages '"There is no such
street here, Sexton. Are you sure you
got that rlght5"
That's what she said. sir; made
her say II over twice"
Ray Street; wonder n II could be
spelled with W? by jove, Il is
Wrayl Here we have II, only Eve
blocks long. extending from Conway
to Grogan. Rather tough section
should judge. II wouldn't do any
harm to take look around there. Per
haps that Is where Hobart went; he
might have been the one calling Ma
tnlie. Rather Wild guess. but II viii
give us something TO do. Are you
game, SextonT
quite so. sir"
West hardly took the adventure seri.
ously, being more Influenced by curl
osity than any other motive, but Sex.
ton was deeply I'm earnest, In full faith
they were upon the right trail. Doubt
full as he was, West had neglected no
precautions. The map assured him
that they were invading a dlsorderly
section OF the city, where TO be we'll
dressed would only invite suspicion,
and might lead to trouble. To avoid
this possibility, he had donned his
most shabby suit. and wore cap
largely conceallng his face. In one
pocket Of his jacket within easy reach
lay hidden his service revolver loaded,
and he had induced Sexton to accept
a smaller weapon In case OF emergency.
The street was not inviting, the
saloon on the corner being thanked. by
several small factories. The brick
sidewalk was In bad condition. and lit.
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The Case and The Girl

bartender came forward around the
end OF the bar, while the man nearest
shifted his position slightly so ms to
look them over. conversation instantly
ceasing. Something lndeiinable In the
Fellows attitude, and steady stare.
gave West feeling of hostility, which
was not dispelled by the gruff greeting
OF the bartender
We'll, what Is II you fellers wantr
"A stein apiece. and a sandwich
you serve them, don't your
sure; ham or beef1"
'Ham."
There was no cordially. no welcome
In either manner or speech. II was
plainly the proprietor Of the saloon
felt no enthusiasm over his unknown
customers. lie came back with the
beer and sandwiches. pausing this
time to wipe on the table. as an ex-
cuse for speech.
you guys live round here7" he
asked grufrly. Don't remember ever
seeln' yer In here before"
Mo- returned West lndlfferently,
looking directly into the hard face.
I'm a smoke Inspector. an we just
dropped In on our way back to the
Office whyr
"Oh. nothln'; only we don't get
much trade outside the neighborhood."
He walked back toward the bar,
pauslng an Instant to whisper a word
to the taller man who still stood there
staring modify at the table. What
he said apparently determined action,
for the fellow addressed crossed the
room TO where West and Sexton sat.
deliberately pulled up a vacant chair
and Joined them.
Bring me another. Mike" he or
dered. "rhat is. II these gents don't
object to my Joining 'em awhile"
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tered with junk OF all kinds, while the
roadway was entirely uncared for,
and deeply rutted from heavy traffic.
Half way down the block was tan.
merry, closed now for the night. but
with Its odor yet permeating the en-.
tire atmosphere. Altogether. the
scene was desolate and dlsagreeable
enough, but the street was deserted
OF pedestrians, the factory doors
tightly closed for the night.
The two men pressed their way
through along narrow passage,
finding less obstruction as they nd.
vanced, the second block being com
posed entirely OF houses, largely Of
the tenement type, and apparently
principally populated by children.
Wray street was lined with homes,
usually humble enough outwardly, yet
the thoroughfare was clean. and the
small yards had generally an ap-
pearance OF neatness; 238 was a
three-story brick. on the corner,
the second story evidently utilized for
living purposes. and the ground floor
occupied as a saloon. The upper story
exhibited no signs OF occupancy. the
windows unwashed. and two OF them
boarded up. The two fingered In un.
certainty opposite the houae. Standing
there Idly. however. did not appeal
to West.
"WeIl, let's go over" he said I'M
patiently. "There Is nothing TO be
learned here"
II was an ordinary bar-rOOm and,
their entrance apparently aroused no
special interest. Besides the man be-
hind the bar, a rather rough-lOOklng
foreigner, Pole, In Vests judgment
three customers were In the place,
two with feet upon the rail talkln"
with the drink dispenser, and, one ut q
small table moodlly contemplating "a
Nalf emptIed stein OF beer, There were
three other tubles In the room. and the
( 1taln, with swift glance about
drew out a chair and sat down, bis
action being initiated by SeXten. The
The Lehi sun. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1913-1949, 1922-12-28
INTO A TRAP

sYNoPsIs.-Answeri an adver-
tisement calling for a young man
willing 20 engage In service of dan
ger. Matthew West, ex-service man
1usi returned from France, whore
he had been captain OF engineers,
rneets Natalie Coolidge. writer OF
the advertisement, and without be-
Inc Instructed as to his probable
duties. il engaged by her, and that
came evening introduced 20 her
Sr,enas as her fance. That night.
A.. the coolidge home, West is star
,Ied nv the appearance In his room
80 a voung woman, whom he takes
40 he Natalie. Next morning Ma
talle tells West she has been trou-
bIed by some woman. apparently
her double, who has been imper-
sonatlnR her. PercivRl Coolidge.
Natalie's uncle and guardian, Ia
dIsgruntled by Vests appearance
IA Nataiie's fance. Natalie, Cool
IdKe and West plan q visit OF char
ity. Leaving West In the car, Ma
talIe and Coolidge enter small
cottage. Before they return, West
ACQUIRES information which leads
him to believe Coolidge 10 deceiving :
Natalie for a purpose. Natalie in
forms West she has been mistaken
in her suspicious and that she has
no further need for his services.
West 10 astounded, but leaves. on
his way out OF the grounds. West
hears a revolver shot. and finds
Percival Coolidge dead, apparently
n suicide. In the city West il via
tied by Sexton. an old servant OF
the Coohdges. Sexton tells him he
has been abruptly dismissed. for
no apparent reason. lie thinks
Coolidge was murdered.
The Lehi sun. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1913-1949, 1922-12-28
"Ane ths sx.ssldier went down
az though HE with . poIO-ax."
CTo 30 coNTINUHo,j
Rualcaaa Woman-

My father. nm old doctor. has tad
many strange experiences In his ca
reer. have often hoard him tell ihIs
one; IIo rad been called TO see q
man who br'o been severely hurt In
runaway. after examining the pe.
TENTS lHjured limb. he was summoned
into the next room by The patients
wife. She wished 10 inquire o. the
doctor which would be cheaper Ito
set the leg Or MISUNDERSTANDING
Journul
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Ibis Make of for your questions
h are Puzzng will be pleasure and privilege
uy and promptly all questions submitted questions
limited and M address must accompany each Letter.
For special information send stamped envelope All communications will
always be held in absolute confidence.
All letters should be addressed very plainly pen ink
Helen Brooks Box l545 Salt Lake City ,L[ "a
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This d my hrut attempt 10 enter the Corner,
and hope will be welcomed. Ny avestions
are these; az ] was born on Decenher "A,
1908. What 10 my lucky day. color, l0uer
and months? az which do yon think die bat
for n Rirl 10 enter teaching or utenography
have some inclination for teaching. hut
StenoRraphy seems 40 much easier. (sD have
a rather bad disposition. How can ! Improve
I'll Little things irritate me 40. ] have =
rather quick temper and am very stubborn.
try 70 be pleasant sometimes but " doesnf
b help any. Wishing success 70 you md
your Corner. Yours sincerely.
You are welcome. On Por those born In De
cernber Thursday IL said 10 be their lucsy day
February and June the months; flower. gold
enrol eolors. gold. red and green. l2) This
depends so much upon the position you arc the
better htted for. II you are diagnosing your
case Of deposition correctly, would seem
that Il would eliminate the thought q teach
ing, for II there IL one position which requires
more patience and sweetness 10 an rueeess-
fully, than another, u surely is that at teach
ing Serving the public In any capacity re-
quires amiBbility. patience. and n desire 70
please. 10 be al all successful The world IN
general has little or regard for the irri-
table, surly. impatient, unwilllng 10 plaass
person and they always have difficulty IN
obtaining a position and still more difficulty
IN retaining H. Now while you are young
and habits and disposition may be moulded
nto the beautiful and lovable. IL The time 20
build character which will BE- blessing 70
ourselfA and very one you come IN eontAet with.
Time place. or environment will not overcome
.rAits Of character such AZ you describe. with
ut the desire and effort on your part 70
When l next hear from you I am fure YOU Wili
have made the necessary effort and are win
ming. (sec answer 70 Doral l wish you
bright and happy New Year
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have been reading y5dr corner for sonpa
lime and have a few questions ! vAh you
would answer for me. l am boy IT hateen
Sears Of age and have carried q six-sbOoter
ever since was big enough 10 hold Il uT; and
As the world is getting more civilized would
Ike N know whether 20 70 on carryiue my
gun or lay Il aside, take OF my flannel shit
IA chap. and 10 with the rest Of the world
WYOMING CUNMAN.
No. ! beg Of you don't do iti We don'b
want 70 lose the really. truly cowboy Il do not
ike the word ''Runman."l We may need you
N take care OF there uSly sunmen who are
audling their guns and pistols 40 recklessly
late. The big-heaTted. whoie-aoulod cowboy
- Joy and rs refreshing az shower ia
august You are moving with the tirles, l nm
ure, In regard 90 educstion and mental en-
ightenment. and that Is Whist courts. Aren't
owboys siill needed IN the COW country In
hitch we liveY IT, wonderful WY 10 1--we,
snt ~ Write again ard tell me an abous II
md n you don't soally fscl as ] Dc about ~
cowboy
The Lehi sun. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1913-1949, 1922-12-28
Dear Miss Brooks.

! have enjoyed your corner for some time
and would like You 10 answer some questions
for me. az u II proper for n boy 10 hold a
girls arm while walking on the streetsf ~
IL Il proper for n boy and Girl to go to church
togcthert (Sl Upon being introduced 10 a
boy's mother what should you do and sayl Is
u proper 70 shake hands with older persons
whom you IRE introduced tot Helping ! am
not too much bother. ! remain,
AN ARDENT ADMIRER, Idaho.
C) II l. never proper for man 70 take
. iRjY's arm. The lady takes the mans arm
when on the street at night (2) Yes. quite
proper. 49, A perfectly proper and formal
way for n lady 10 receive an introduction Il
e. bow slightly. smile pleasantly and repeat the
name Of the person introduced. II you wish 10
be Ices formal u IL perfectly proper 10 offer
your hand. though the elder lady usually oifers
Aer'A hTu.
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Dear Ms, BrOOL..

Dear Mise Brooks,
! would like TO ask you few questions. and
! would be pleased II you would answer them-
D ! was born Dec. 18th. What IA my lucky
number, day. and month"; t2) Could, 700
please give me the address Of Gloria SWANSON
Mary Plckford. Rudolph Valentino and Rich
ard Barthelmeasi (s) am fourtesn ycart
~ are. Is u proper for me 10 write 70 boy
friends in the town where l was raisedf !
thank you for this advice IN advance I an
AN INoUlsTT1vE GIRL 81 George. W.
u) For one who was born In December, tho
golden rod n the flower. eolors Fold. rcd md
green. Thursday Il The day and February and
June the months. az Gloria SWANSON and
Rudolph Valentine may be addressed as ths
Lasky Studios. Vine St Hollywood. Calf
Richard Barthelmess IN care Of fnsplrntiob
Pictures, 500 FIFTH Ave- New York City. ans
Mary Piekford at the picdord- Falrhnnius
Studios. Hollywood. Calf. tsl II the boys azv
old friends Of the family u would be quite
proper for you 10 write them.
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Dear Mis- BROOKS.

am n girl Of fourteen. ! weight about ioz
lbs. and am feet tall. ! have light brown
hair and blue eyes. VIII you please suggest !
how shall do my hair and what eolors should
I wcarf Thanking you In advance ] remain
PRUDENCE. Idaho.
You should wear bright blues. rose shades.
light browns. black and violet shades nicely.
Pruds neo. and I can suggest no prettier style
than 10 arrange the hair softly around the
face. braid n few inches from the head and
fasten with u clasp leaving the eurled end free.
II your face Ia more long than round pun II
out eeross top and back Of head and fAstsn
lightly close 10 the head. instead Of braidinS.
and attn leave the euried ends free
The Lehi sun. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1913-1949, 1922-12-28

have deep lobea; the black oah leavcs have
broad. bristle-shaped lobcs the red oalc
leaf lobea are irregularly -toothed. brjstly-
pointed and triangular in shape and they
point forward more than outward. Oaks live
tn he very old two or three centuries being
the usual life Of an oak t2l The shade tan.
biscuit and fawn. liaht greens. pink and rose
shades, grceniah blues and yellows should be
becoming TO you. (sD The aide part. aith hair
severely mareeled or in soft iufflnesa. brought
well out In front Of The ears and done Low l1a
he bEek are the most prominent features Of
the popular style not differing greatly from
the styles Of The year past tD Have The
hair you had cut OF. made into The National
bob curl and place this about your hobcd hair
IL about all you can do with hohbcd hair
tbl Books, fountain pens. pencils. knives. cnR
links leather bill books. all make euliahle aifts
for men. te) Your sixth question l wln an
swcr later, "a space win not allow any more
answers. Please read rules before writinr
again. Your name haa been forwarded ~
Billie and Bob.
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the name Roma" what II means. origin. etc.
t2) What do the words sic fractus fortis"
meant Thanking you In advance. remain,
PENELOPE. Utah.
have been unable with the material at
hand 10 find even tho rcaninE Of tho name
ROMA" II End Il later. however. l will
tell you Abou, Il. "S,c fractus fortis'' n
Latin phrase meaning Thus perish the
strong" or Thus the strength Of the greateat
C. broken"
Dear Miss Brooks.
have been very interested In Just Between
You and Me-" and have learned many things.
My friends and have some puzzling questions
we will be very thankful II you would answer.
We are sendinw them all together 40 please
excuse the number. u) What will remove ink
stains from tan silk ponseef t2l l. II proper
for a slrl TO speak a greeting first on passing
boy friend on the street or elsewhere1 1 am
sending my name 80 you may send q to Bob
and Sill Wishing you lots Of success. am
GOLDEN LOCKS. Utah.
O) Is II proper for girl 20 say, thank
you, at the close Of dancef (2) Can
you advise a good method for waving or curl
Ing hair that will not harm the hair and that
will save a. much time rs posiIble Please
send my name 20 Bob and Bill.
TINEy. Utah
III Is ", Tor II not why isn't ~ proper
10 pick mp n fork n you drop Il at the table
(2l ! am 10 years old. have blue eyes. light
long hair. l am slender and tall. Can you
please tell me a fashion that I may drcas my
hair so Il win become me and also be In style.
! have a round face. Wishing YOU lots Of
success. l am BLUE EYES. Utah.
I hope we haven't taken too much Of your
time and space. Do you answer personal letters
that you don't put In the paper1
THREE FRIENDS.
Welcome girls. On ! think you will ind
that the following will remove the Ink with
out injuring the goods--wet with clear water
then cover the spot with powdered aniis Of
lemon. and let II remain a few minutes. Wash
in clear water. t2) Yes. the girl should speak
first.
tl) No. the young man should thank you.
You may then tell him YOU also enjoyed The
dance (2) The fabric covered curriers' are the
best and least harmful. or course II takes
the same amount OF time.
ti) II you are In n restaurant cafe. the
walters will pick up the fork and hand you n
clean one. II you are In n private home,
where there are no servants. II Is perfectly
proper for you or the gentleman next you 10
pick the fork up. and you hostess will hand
you n clean one. Wave your hair softly and
comb straight back from the face. letting II
come well In front Of the ears but do not pun
II out Fasten Il low In the back and divide
into two rarts. cross these and form each into
n twist neross the head from ear 10 ear. Curl
thc ends and let them come from under the
coil and to the left side
Yes indeed girls answer many more letters
personally, than appear here each week.
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Tear Misc UrookA,
am vefy interested In your cory corner
Just Between You and Me-" hope you VIII
nnswcr ny questions. They arei On ! was
born Aug. goth What Is my lucky number.
tny md month"; go Could you please send me
The address Of bruce Gordon and Ruth Roland 7
49, De. Il aNcel your eyes In after years II
y0u plncE your eyebrow
GIRL FROM DIXIE. ST. George Utah
"a Youf lucky day Is supposed TO be Sun
day. Your months January and October. your
flower the mornirg-glory and your eolor', red
and green. t2l Bruce Gordon's address Is. lof
lark Place. Venice. Calf. Ruth Roland. Hal
Raaeh Studios. Culver City. Cart tsl d.
not know I am sure. have never heard 30.
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DeAF Miss broohss
This Is the hrst time ] have written. Anc
hope am welcome I read your corner every
week and gain a great deal Of knowledge from
H. and love TO read your clever answers.
have few questions which would Ike
yoO 70 answer for me. (l The History Of the
Oak and Acorn leaf1 That s my symbol IN
Die Bee Hive, (2l Ny hair Is dark brown and
my eyea are also DARK. could you tell me
what color dress would Improve my look' .
az What Is the latest In hair dressing J
az How can bodied hair be hxed N look
dressyf (b) What would be good and
suitable Christmas CIT for young man
Thanking you IN advances
TooTs. Bedford, wyo.
Thank. Toota. / am indeed glad TO know
you sra benefited by our corner. NlThe cal
tree has for Agos been the symbol 81 sturdines'
and strength. II Is the acorn which Dis
tlnpuishes The oak from the other trees. Tn
acorn q the oak seed. The treei grow slows
and DO mt yield aeorns until they nrs twent'
years cid Among American Species a oak
the poiloat Is the white OAK. the leaves n
whfis Tear rouad On anger-shaped lobei. n
bV sr Inossy-eup oaA ~ - are very long sn'
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Dear Misc Brooks.

Dear Misc Brooks.
| am constant reader Of "Just Between
You and Me-" and have few questions I
would like 20 ash. I hone I am wrloonss In
YOUR cory corner. Ny questions arei Nl I
was born Dec. 20, 1908. What h my lssRy
day. month and numberf (2l Could you
please tell me the address Of Buck Jones ana
Hoot Gibsonf Thanking you IN advance. I am,
A GIRL FROM DIXIE
uD See answer 20 Inqnhitive Girl, "a
George for your birthday reading (2) Boch
Jones address Ia. Fox Studios. Western Avo..
Hollywood. Calf and Hoot Gibson. Universal
Studios, Universal City. Calf.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-12-11
G00lI()E TO HEAD
drive FOR ARMY

The Salvation Army, cniy or
ganuation OF It's kind in Il c
world, will soon launch an ap-
peal in Madison county. The
chairman will be Judge J. d.
Goodloe. The money will be used
for the Home Service Fund o.
Kentucky. The organization " l.
be perfected by NJ. and Mrs.
Charles Mohr. OF Coyingt5a.
who are here. Advance gift,
will be solicited by MIR. and Mis-.
Mohr after the organization Is
perfected and the funds placed
in one Of the banks as the de-
Fository.
The work Of the Army is for
a great cause. It's doors are
open to help the fallen The
Army turns no one away. TIA.
is their motto. 1t cares for
many infants i'll its many nuTser-
les. 1t helps the poor to cnjoy
Christmas.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-12-11
HBS.KATHE:RlNE SPEARS
Dies IN NEW Orleans

Mrs. katherine Butler Spears,
widow Of Luther Spears, dicd al
the home of her daughter, Mrs.
A. Nj. Savage, I54 Audible
Boulevard, New Orleans Fri
day, after a protractad lines
She is survived by four daugh-
ters, Mrs. A. NJ. Savage, OF New
Orleans. Mrs. II. w. RcniclI.
Miss Elizabeth Spears and Mrs.
RI, W. Barnett, Of Lexington;
two sons. Thomas Spears, CT
Omaha, Nebraska, and Alex
Spears, Of Lexington; two Sis
tcrs, Mrs. Maggie Price, of Dal-
las, Texas, and Miss Lutte Bat
Ter, Of Peru, Nebraska. She was
an aunt of cf Mrs. r. E. Iuriey,
Mrs. T. 7. Covington and Mrs.
George w. Goodloe, OF this city.
Funeral services were held at
Lexington Sunday afternoon at
3 o'clock, the Rev. T. G.. b.
Mann officiating