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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-18

not old. and she really meant H.
She guessed her axe at about IS
Her hair was entirely white and
its whiteneSs undoubtedly empha-
sized The dignity Of her strong
features
She was = woman q dominant
character. bat her dominance VAS
tempered BY occasional flashes OF
humor that removed Il from the
category Of bullying
The girl guessed that .he Vas
woman Who always had had =
great deal a money and all her
life had had a secure position IN
society.
Mrs North had been quite in
terested when Cam passed on the
information she had CLEANED from
Frank Kirkwood about their next
door neighhor.
who is Mr. kirkwood-" she
had inquired.
"A newspaper man. He told me
his paper sent him 10 Chicago.
when they got word that Joe Ray
mond had been captured. Appar-
entity the case attracted quite a
bit Of attention In Los Angeles"
Seems TO me I did read some
thing about H." Mrs. North re-
marked. Il seldom read news Of
that sort, though. but somehow
this must have caught my atten-
ion. The newspapers seemed TO
think this man--Joe Raymond. did
you say his name is7-was con-
neoted with some gang authorities
were protecting. It's terrible. the
way graft has entered into public
affairs
That morning she had told Mrs.
North she had seen Joe Raymond
for the first time.
when was going back TO the
observation car, the door Of the
stateroom was wide open. and !
took a good look at him. II Hr.
kirkwood hadn't told me about
him. I never would have suspected
that he is a desperate criminal !
/ thought he WAS rather nice
I looking"
When you've lived as long as !
have. my dear, youll learn not TO
judge people by first appearances,
Mrs. North remarked Tell me,
did he seem-the criminal mean
desperate That is, was he surly
looking ,"
Not at all. In fact, he smiled
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Al ne when he looked " and saw
me IN front OF the open door. II
gave me quite start and !
realized Id heen rude IN staring
Cam l. startled
Cam Was startled from her rev
ere BY hearing Mrs North calling
her from the adjoining siaierocm
she hastily opened the door.
Yes Mrs. North ="
How far are We along. now :
I've eeen DOING
We passed Williams about fif-
teen minutes arc. Just one more
night on the train. and well h al
los Angeles
Wonder u you'd mind sending
for a WAITER think I shall have
an early dinner and thru retire
The trip has been quite trying and
I'd like to set . long sleep to-
night"
selects Dinner
Cam hunted up the porter and
had him 80 for = waiter. When he
arrived with menu. she helped
her employer select an sppetiring
dinner.
Why don't you eat in the diner
tonight You may not care e
have dinner so early" Mrs. North
suggested You might enjoy II
for a change
But you may want me to read
10 you and
Never mind. child. I'm SURE III
have no trouble sleeping tonight
l can take care Of myself. Re
sides her pale blue eyes sparkled
behind her speetseles, you msy
see your friend. Mr.. kiriwood
This may be your last chance. you
know. as We get in rather early N
the morning"
When the woman insisted thai
she would be all right alone, Can
finally consented and after Mrs
North had finished her dinner. sh'
rang for the porter to make UP he'
bed The two of them sat in Cam,
compartment until the porter
knocked and said everything wal
ready
l. Dismissed
You may run along now-don'
bother about me-" Mrs. Norti
urged. Il can undress and gel
TO bed without help. Good night.
While Cam felt that she should
stay, there was nothing she ooui'
do in the face Of the oldei
woman's insistence.
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She started to the observation
car. Shed have time % write =
letter = Naage which she could
mai when shc reached Is An
geles. telling her about the trtp
Almost without rcsllslnE u. she
glance into the open statercem
next 10 Mrs Sorths ss she passed.
joe Raymond was hooking right At
her. and bis fsce lighted up With
smile
The deputy sheriff. his guard.
was desinK Cans wondered. as
she walked en Through The sway
ing tram. u guards were sapposed
10 sleep while on duty She Knew
there wAs another deputy oa bard
whe spelled of with thr dsy man
At night. kirkweoi hsd tnld hsr
that
In,it~i 10 p.n~
me Newspaper man was stand.
ms looking ont the haek dect
% the observation car as shc En-.
tered and seated herself 81 a writ
ing desk lie saw her few
minutes later. and interrupted long
enough 10 ask her % dine with
him.
when finish my letter. Cam
replied. with = smile
Good I've got to finish a story
TO put en- the wire at Needles Ter
tomorroNs paper he said sup
pose ! meet you In the diner IN
fifteen minutes"
The girl said that would he fine.
and went ON with her writing.
II was about twelx. minutes
later that she started forward Il
her car. She might a. well mail
Madge's letter IN Needles TOO nut
she needed a stamp
A abe walked along the mar.
row corridor she glanced cut he
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window ard wzs startled 10 see
TIE headlights q a. automeniie
II seemed strange 10 SO : esf
eat IN thls deselate country. and
thsn ne laughed seftly n herself
- shs realised that Il uiust ~ On
the main highway which raral.
lsled ths raii line At this rosnt
II wasn't entirely dark outside
although Il wae nsstiY seven
oieicek. - sne ssnld plainly make
ont the outline q re car ehich
was nov keeping fses wish the
train
n that drivers racing WITH IA.
hops the highway aoesnt rrns.
ths tracks. shs mused = herself
and started On toward her esm-
nartmtnt
Terrific shess
The doef q the stateruom -.
eupisd BY Joe Raymond and ue
deputy wss closed. she nated. -
she passed she paused for a
moment and listened outside Mr..
Norths aeef and while she pressed
her ear against the panel there
Vas = sudden terrific shock
Cam was thrown violently % the
floor. me click q The train wheels
had suddenly ceased and she
realized that they had GENE h an
abrupt stop
slowly. she raised herself 10 her
hands and knees Then she was
aware q the deor next To Afs
Nnrth's ststereom hcing flung
open and banging against the ssds
Of the car.
SHE felt rather than saw hsdy
huftilng over her. and she loohed
up iuss in time II see a man lash.
ING down the corridor.
The outer door was l~fked open
and slammed shut. and shs was ur
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On her feet. tookins around. half
dased stln frem ~ shees = n<F
fall.
So glanced ouf the window
toward - highway ri TT :
nsw .hosk wben she ssw ne shsd.
cay share a IN sssumaAAie stand
an stu
A. shs looked. = AIna figure
ssressed frcm ne slsis ~ the train.
learsd iatp To- aaFk sAasIow that
"a. ne ar AT lk<n ~ shadows
h~Ean q move. Fanlilv
Ths twin reI Tau lights flashed
On fsst ~ V flssprearsd ffom h<F
range - sisiea
Faliy recovered nuss. - stepped
swiftly = Mr.. NnFths dcnT snd
tried the snoe u 49, laek<d -
shs sent auiesiy - ne somrsfs.
msni sdleininF
shs eouia set intn fhs risier
srmsss feom that vss Perhaps
shs had h~en hurt anh nesaesi hsips
Just ss shs entered her eeus.
psffmsnt shs .usiied sweet
pungsnt nslef that snsisi~nly
seemed Il fsli shs esfrtssar. cnlufu-
form shs fecosnss~s the smell
Immediately
Z. Relieved
fn.t.t- h~r nsya rnam sh<
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ter ps<rnx ever NJ shoulder.
inazef IN.
An uxht. isds<<r- ~ ssk-<L
Net hurt. | hops
Cam assured th< ceHtuefnr thy
hoth wer~ - rlxht. hat before ~
cuaif - whst nsd happened -
hed xeee % A. the ktri stepped
70 the anuf q feituw him. she
came fare - fse~ vHh Klrk~ead
What happened. Frank = ne
Demanded. uneon.sicu-ly s>zpg m
ftf=s nsme n h<r exelsm~nf
Treat yarn far me- n rft>d.
-fr> ftsymena ~=<sp~d' ne must
have kneskszs Al bury. the d~rsfr.
UNCONSCIOUS ~ = xzz<ks<n hia~.
made sure h<s - asa<t ~ xtvsre
him . xaof ~hGff n snisrcfsvu.
ar .tH<a antsse~sf the suffs
l<fsef ne signal rnfd ~risk auto
mstieslly stars the train ssa m.ts
. ran ~ a re<h. whss = story
rr.s~ starts
Re dashed IN nj. wsy. Hssf -
the train started 40 sxssn
Cam turned sses ints The conn
raFtm~nt snd s~w Mrs. Norths
sse. h~.mine hrsahsfy ~ h>r shs
hai heard what klrn~oct s~sa
I think you'd h>st~s gee hsss u
- -. A.. <I..zr. > 49, -
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Mrs. North was not really an
invalid. as Cam had known the
term through care Of her mother
The elderly lady walked with a
decided limp but got along nicely
with her heavy cane.
Her left knee, she told the girl.
had been injured several years
before in an automobile accident
and never had healed properly.
OF course, II never will be any
better" she added. I've con-
suited specialists all over the
country and in Europe. too. and
none Of them can help me. But al
my age. it doesn't make much diff.
ference
Cam had protested that she wal
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-01-06
Red Shoes Novel
Touch at Resorts

If you would keep tab on coming
events that least their shadows be-
fore" watch the style parade that
is travelling the highways and
beaches in southern sun-bright re-
sorts. One thing your amazed eyes
will see is red shoes. They are be-
ing worn with all types of costumes.
Worn with Stacks they add a most
zestful novelty touch. Look too clev-
er for words with simple little ging-
ham dresses, in fact with any type
of casual daytime frocks, also good
looking with white afternoon dresses
and tailleurs.
Now comes the sequence of this
fashion story. AS everybody knows,
what's worn at the southern resorts
in midwinter sets precedent for
spring and summer fashions to
come. Wherefore, the message that
red shoes will be worn with tailored
beige or navy street costumes has
already winged it's way northward.
So If you crave fashion thrills, buy
a pair of red shoes. a
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Per example the gown to the right
says it with "style" definitely. This
peplum dress is fgure-ftting and
fiattering. The brocade that fash
ions it is in a violet-leaf motif
damask-woven patterning. A self
fabric bow at the belt and the high
neck closing is the only ornamen-
tation, for material such as this
handsome brocade exemplifes the
thought that beauty unadorned is
adorned the most"
Conferred in the picture is one of
the seasons bestowed fashions
the princess silhouette that is art
fully fitted at the waistline with
the skirt that is gently fiared. A
fower-patterned damask of benz
berg rayon is used for this model.
To the left a igure-molding after
noon dress in richly brocaded bal
let dancing patterning holds forth
in the illustration. The high-necked
bodice is enhanced with a large old
fashioned brooch
Designers are making varied uses
of brocade. Milliners welcome this
new damask-woven material as per-
feet for the very stylish draped
turbans for which everybody is call
ing. These bright colorful bits of
headwear are charming with winter
furs.
Add handbag of the same bro
cadp and the encppob 1a mill v,ro1ya
a delight to the eye. One even
sees shoes made of brocade, like
wise scarfs and belts.
The jacket suit made of the neat
necktie-patterned brocade will be
featured later on in the spring,
its charm accented with the pretti-
ness of a blouse of the daintiest
lace-trimmed lingerie type.
(Released by Western Newspaper Union.l
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-01-06
Jersey Now Ranks
High as a Fabric
Fits In for Sports, Day or
Formal Evening.
By CHERIE NICHOLAS

All signs point to a tremendous
use of jersey during the coming
months. There is no occasion of
dress that cannot be successfully
met with some one or the other of
the many types of jersey included
IN the seasons showings.
Whether you are a sojourner in
the South or stay-at-home in the
North you will find that jersey ranks
as a fabric must" whether con-
sidered from the sportswear, day,
or formal evening viewpoint.
AS to outstanding types in the
jersey showings, there are many
striped jerseys in rayon for sports
and afternoon wear. You will fall
in love with the wool-face-with-ray-
on-back jerseys that come in en-
trancing pastels. The pure wool jer-
seys in dark or light colors are
ever so practical and smart in ap-
pearance.
Much stress is given to the very
new twin jerseys. The idea is a
rayon jersey and a wool jersey dyed
in match color, the dull of the wool
finish contrasting the luster of the
rayon.
Handsome rayon print jerseys
with florals large or small serve
for everything in the way of smart
clothes from play costumes to ultra
evening gowns.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-01-06
The Foe Within

In our battle for justice we must
realize that there are thousands of
traitors within our own ranks-men
and women who, having mortgaged
their own craven souls to our en-
emies, are willing and anxious to
sell out our group for a mess of pot
tage. In myraids of instances they
have already done so. Many of these
beings are like moles which burrow
beneath the surface, and they have
by their perHicious activities placed
the entire structure Of our rights in
peril. The vilest, cruelest, most bru-
tai, craftiest, most venomous, and
most cold-blooded outspoken enemy
is far less dangerous than the vile,
crafty, Sinking, snake-like burrow-
ing foe within!
-LLEWELLYN LEWIS.
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would take to heart. Obviously
made" conversation has a sitting
effect on any natural talk. 1t is bet
ter to relax in comfortable silence
than to prattle nervously about moth
ing in particular. Nervous, jerky con-
versatiOn is dead give away. Act
perfectly at ease and the first thing
you know you will be.
And when other people start going
home, don't act as though this is the
first time you have ever been out and
you are afraid it may be the last. Re-
member, your young man may have
to get up early the next morning and
go to work. Show him little con-
sideration by leaving at a reasonable
hour. The chances of his calling you
again will be much better if he isn't
afraid that every time he takes you
out, he will be kept up half of the
night.
Bear in mind that naturalness is
the keynote of charm-be natural in
your actions, your conversation, and
your makeup and your evening is
bound to be a success.
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a4nHtr AntpH

A mid-winter concert of sacred mu-
sic will be given by the Cantemus Club
on Sunday afternoon, Jan. IA, at 3 80
O'Clock. Mrs. Susan W. Cox, is in
charge of the programme and it will
be given in the New Charles Street
Church.-Lycurgus Lockman, Wallace
Thompson, James Byars, Thomas
johnson, and Gilbert HUTCHINSON at
tended one of the formal affairs of the
AKA. Boule.-Among the leading
stars of Mamba's Daughters whom
many Boston musicians enjoyed meet
ing were: Ethel Waters, Georgia
Burke, Maude Russell, Robert Thorn
sen, Willie Bryant, Alberta Hunter and
J. Rosamond Johnson, distinguished
composer. - Prominent members of
"John Henry" playing in Boston for
the last two weeks at the Colonial
Theatre, include: Paul Robson, Hen
rietta Lovelace, Mimic Cato, Ruby
Ely, Kenneth Spencer, baritone, who
was heard in a song recital here last
season, Carl Diton, noted composer
and music critic, and Lawrence Brown,
well known pianist and composer. The
chorus is conducted by Leonard De
Paur.-Marian Anderson, will sing
Sunday in Symphony Hall to a sold
out house.-W.A.R.
Matilda Birth Charleston, Boston
concert soprano soloist had a reception
at her home on Holyoke St. Thursday
night, January 4, in honor of the "John
Henry" cast, a short musical program
was given by various persons present.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-01-06
Trim With Fringe
Is Fashion Dictate

History repeats itself even in fash
ion realms. This time the ditto
mark is on fringe which is being
used in every conceivable way.
Fringe in long meter or short is
being lavished on evening dresses.
Smart afternoon frocks also are
richly be-fringed. The all-over treat
ment that sews narrow fringe row on
row, especially on boleros and waist
depth jackets, is again sponsored this
season.
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HORIZONTAL STRIPES AND
LINES! yeah, l know, stripes are
the thing-but not with wide hips,
unless the lines run up m down!)
Remember that.
9. SHORT AND FAT? Use mono
tones, (black is slenderizing, if your
complexion can stand it) and bliss
lines. DON'T wear large checks or
circles!
10. Tall and lanky? DON'T wear
vertical stripes, princess lined black,
or "peek-a-boo" velvet turbans! Did
you ever see a giraffe with feather
in it's cap? Whooo-hoo!! By the by,
if sump'nelse besides these items
causes that "do or die" feeling when
you're shopping and have to make a
decision, just remember that the
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w HEN in a dress-up mood, what
w to wear is the question. The
revival of brocade among fabrics
of high fashion, as announced for
spring, may we'll be regarded as a
perfectly good answer to the query.
The big news is the neat-patterned
brocades in necktie silk effects that
make up into most wearable day
time frocks that are dressy at the
same time that they are emf
nently practical.
If you are looking for a daytime
frock that will guarantee style dis
tinction take note of the three swank
afternoon types here illustrated.
The material used for this trio of
exceptionally smart fashions is the
new-this-season brocade of damask-
woven bemberg rayon. You can
get it in monotone or two-color
effects, its high and low luster fila
ments producing a handsome bro
cade patterning. If you are your
own seamstress, buy a few yards
of this attractive brocade, provide
yourself with a reliable pattern and
turn on power for your electric sew
ing machine. However, if you are
not enamored with the thought of
being your own dressmaker you will
find modes similar to the ones pic
tured easily available in shops and
dress sections throughout style CEN
tiers.
Looking at the illustration you
sense at glance that the new bro
cades yield perfectly to high-styling.
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3Hnpt'H Onrttpr
TRAILS OF GERTRUDE
Edited by Edytbe Mae Gordon

TRAILS OF GERTRUDE
In grassy meads my Shepherd leads
And the streams of rest;
With rich abundance meets my needs
And Gains my anxious breast.
When faint and sore come to grief
He tenderly draws nigh:
His vigilance affords relief
And health and strength supply.
He leads in trails of gertrude,
Nor doth my trust deceive;
All things together work for good
To those who Him believe.
Through gloomy ravine though l
walk,
Where fogs and foes surround,
His Watchful love will evils balk,
Make cheer and peace abound.
My enemies dare not modest,
When He my soul regales;
His presence banishes unrest,
His guardian care avails.
He will not 1ail through length of
days
Refreshing grace to give;
Nor will I cease to sing His praise;
In Him l move and live.
American States Anthology
T. B. Livingston.
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Style Notes

Silver on black instead of gold
is a new trend.
Increasing number of chinchilla
wraps are worn.
Tiny white hats for dinner wear
is new style decree.
Evening blouses and sweaters
are gorgeous with glitter.
Jewel clips are worn as pocket
accents rather than at the neck
line.
Smart new style calls for white
lingerie blouse worn with winter
suit.
Smart suede dresses have
flared skirts and simple tuck-in
blouse.
Color on color is the theme of
new prints as red on green, pink
on brown ground.
Printed crepe combines with
monotone wool in related color
for spring costumes.
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and refreshments were served in the
dining room. Her guest included: Carl
DitOn, Henrietta Lovelace, Ernest
Baskette, Owens Handy, Harry Tay-
lor, William Griffin, Harold Evans,
Mildred Davenport Carter, Alice Car
ter, Myra Johnson, Muse Williams,
Mimic Cato, Dewitt Spencer, Matte
Washington, Chauncy Lee, Alexander
Wade, Charles Welch, Joe Attles, Jo-
seph Andrews of England, and Fred
erick Wilkerson. Carl Diton also ac-
companied those who rendered vocal
selections.-W.A.R.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-01-06
Fruit Motifs of
Pasted Feathers

For a gay splotch of color on
your hat ask your milliner to show
you the new fruit trims, done in
pasted feathers. Plums, apples,
pears, bananas, and so on are down
the list. These motifs, in realistic
colors, are to be appliqued on crown
or brim or where you will on your
hat. Buy an extra one to attach
to the lapel of your coat.
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TRIOLET ON AMBITION

GayIy I walk the heavens way,
Stepping on worlds and crushing stars.
Holding the comets, dark'ning day.
Gayly ! walk the heavens way.
Little do | care if l stray,
For I shall drink at Lethe's bars,
Gayly I walk the heavens way
Stepping on worlds and crushing
stars.
W. Francis Potter.
Thanks everybody for the lovely
cards and kind invitations. I shall be
looking to hear from you again with
those verses. Don't forget to send
hem to Edythe Mae Gordon, 1913
Chambers Street, Boston with
stamped, self-addressed envelopes. I
sira this Old Wish for the New Year.
Health, Happiness and Prosperity and
Lots of Poetry.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-01-06
Cloth Joined Up
With Surah Print

Considerable emphasis is given in
the advance costume displays to en-
sembles that are made of cloth COM
bined with surah print, the latter
used for, perhaps, the blouse, to
line the coat and to serve as color
accent on pocket, neckline and
sleeve finishings.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-01-06
BEAUTY and ROMANCE
BY MARIE DOWNING

In my last column, we planned the
dress and makeup for you younger
girls who are going to your first big
party this Christmas. Now We'll 90
into the actual preparations for the
big event. Be sure to take a brief
nap before you dress to make your
eyes brighter and your spirits higher.
Even if you can't sleep, lie still and
rest for a half hour at least. Take
your bath before or after your nap.
depending on whether you find a
warm bath conductive to sleep or not.
Do Not Apply Makeup In Public
Be sure to cleanse your face thor
oughly before applying your makeup
A light application of foundation
cream will give your face smoother
appearance and make the makeup 90
on more evenly and stay on longer.
And this last is a great asset since
there is nothing that detracts more
from a girls charm than constant
applications of makeup. Get it on
well at home and then forget about
it until you can excuse yourself and
retouch it in private. Men like to see
women carefully made up but watch
ing the process is an unglamorous ex-
perience. If you chose cosmetics made
for your type of skin, you will have
little such difficulties.