The Seattle Star Newspaper, August 27, 1923, Page 9

MUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 1944, THE SEATTLE STAR FREDERICK & NELSON STAIRS STORE| 500 Pairs Women’s New Strap Pumps and THE STAR'S Daily Short Story “MOST UNETHICALLY EFFECTIVE” By Jack Woodford ANOTHER COMPLETE SHORT STORY TOMORROW To the casual observer, every-|couldn't have gotten in and out thing at the Second National) without my seeing it,” seemed about as usual; but to o Tho auditors completed a re on the inside, tt was at once ap|check of the pilfered cage and parent that there was something} confirmed the teller's statement: it extraordinary going on, There/ was $7,000 short, unquestionably were silent, heavy-Jowled, large-/ yet no one had entered the cage footed individuals, at least a half) save Hawking; the money had been doen of them, walking slowly|put away in a drawer while he back and forth, endeavoring to ap-| was out to lunch and he had seen pear unconcerned and suceeding in} nothing unusual take place durtag appearing nothing i¢ not the day The bundles of currency, at ‘And wo have always bragged paying teller’s cages, were not of being the best protected bank usual, stacked within rea in the city! sighed Benson easy reach of the windows “ita positively supernatural,” in set back so far that the t nad} sisted Atkins, A careful search, take a step every time they/which lasted far into the night cashed a check, The officials, in-|fatied to locats the missing $7,000, stead of digesting their morning|or any clue to the method of ite papers leisurely while looking stu-| removal serious and grave-—ap. At 9 o'clock next morning rep. frankly fihatease —and/resentatives from the bonding watehed the general banking floor|company called and went ull over apprehensively, Several had thelthe situation again. No new light top’ drawer of their desk open, the} was thrown on the matter by their drawer which contained the auto-| investigato: they agreed unant. mies which none of them knew/mously that {t would have been how \ impossible to take $7,000 from the 8 ly a rgugh-looking in-|cage under conditions existing dividual entered. Instantly althe day yet tha strange quiet came over the place—|was und: missing. They every employe stopped andiquestioned Hawkins’ integrity watched breathlessly even the) President Benson snorted and left customers who happened to be/the group disguatediy. Upon reach = there felt the tension as the man| ing nie Pa eecoeaA weal The styles are unusually attractive—many walked to the paying teller’s win-| dressed, gentlemanly caller a with organdie inserts, ruffles, collars and dow. The large room ing him. As President Benson ; $ nid “ cuffs in self color in long-waist effects with still that his voice was plainly/ closed the door the visitor rose audible. courteously sashes or side panels. A typical model is pic- tured, “Kin I get a check cashed?" he] “How do you do, Mr. Benson questioned diffidently I came to return the $7,000 which A New Purchase Features Exceptional Values in Gingham House Frocks Oxfords $2.95 SPECIAL $3 95 PAIR MANUFACTURER'S season-end disposal . of smart Gingham Dresses, suitable for . { A NEW purchase of Autumn styles in Women’s street wear and for year-round wear at home. Strap Pumps and Oxfords in a full range of Specially purchased for this low-priced offer- sizes and six good styles, three as sketched. ing, Tuesday, in the Downstairs Store. amount These Shoes were purchased from an eastern manufacturer at a very low price and the savings are passed-along to Tuesday shoppers. Six styles—Sizes Z1/, to 8. “Have you an account here asked the teller guardedly, his hand out of sight beneath the counter No,” admitted the man “Then I can't cash your check, replied the payer, as tho stating a great and obvious truism to a child. The man turned, grumbled I extracted from your faultily con. structed cage erday.” Benson jsank into a cunir, pulled out a handkerchief and, for an instant |was too astonished to speak. Re covering his equanimity he reached for a button Please, won't you listen to me Small and large checks in Pink, Blue, Red, Yellow and Green, in Gingham of very soft, smooth quality. Sizes 16 to 20 and 36 to 48. Two styles in Patent Leather, others in gun- metal calf and vici kid. Styles for dress, street and sports wear. A splendid opportunity for outfitting girls for high school and college. a little, and walked out, There} tor ¢ tenet waters you. do ‘ ‘ were synchronous sighs of relaxa-|that™ pleaded the man. Benson Special $3.95 pair. tien. hesitated; the caller went on speak “By George! This thing is get:! ing rapidly. | ting on my nerves,” said Presi-| “My name {s Tillson; I represent dent Benson, dropping into a chair/the Fidelity Bank Cage company at the side of Vice President At-|We manufacture and erect q cage kins’ desk. which would preclude all possibi “Same here,” agreed Atkins.|ity of anyone doing what I did “wish to Heaven they'd make the| yesterday; a thing, by the way attempt and be done with it.” which could happ any time. Your “TheyT’ inserted the president.|cages have q threeinch ace at raising his eyebrows, “you think)the bottom which enables the it will be several people, then!" sweepers to push refuse paper out Seems to mo it would take &/from under them cach everting whole gang to overcome the Pro|Now, our cages are so constructad tection they would naturally ex:/ that pect us to have om hand In view how on earth?” interrupted of that note—the whole thing s/n, The caller rose and m probably just a hoax, anyway.” 4 something under his breath ‘That's what I thought, jin a moment a diminutive monkey said Benson seriously, “but, some-|climbed upon the president's desk how, I have a premonition—you/and ald down a $1 package know strange things have bdeen/of 5 1 notes; In the space happening lately in banks Nearijo¢ about two minutes {t made six ° T've noticed that several ot them] more trips and deposited six more 425 Yards Chiffon Taffeta have put in a new type of cage/stmilar bundies upon the desk, and following some mysterious happen-|then Tillison went on speaking Special $1.29 Yard ing which they refuse to talkabout) «1 had a hard time, at first and invariably act embarrassed) convincing my present employers A soft, supple quality of Chiffon Taffeta, In fallow-tan. when questioned upon.” He reached) that a comprehensive experience as Japan-biue sgen-blue, Relgian-blue, periwinkle-blue into his pocket, carefully extracted), monkey trainer would be of Titian-tan uo and navy—3$ inches wide, special $1.20 a worn piece of notepaper and) value in selling steel cages for| yard. read it aloud reflectively: |banke—but they finally came “{ wil grop in at your funny/around to my way of thinking-"| tank somq time Thursday and steal| ; . | a sum of money—catch me at ! if you can.’ sot atta see” || Here and There “And yet.” agreed Benson Three o'clock came, and nothing Exceptional values at $2.95. DOWNSTAIRS 8TORE DOWNSTAIRS STORE A Remarkably-Attractive Offering: 2,200 Yards of New Dress Silks and Sports Fabrics [29 544 Yards Satin Messaline Special $1.29 Yard SPECIAL YARD 233 Yards Sports Fabrics Special $1.29 Yard ; Included in this featured group are Oyster-white Eponge, Brown and White Eponge, White-striped Sports Satin, White Satin Canton, Jadegreen Faille and Satin Canton tn fallow- ‘an—36 inches wide, special $2.29 yard. 484 Yards Manchu Silk Pongee 516 Yards Satin Brilliant Special $1.29 Yard High lia satin-finish Silks are Bodie Autumn =e Special $1.29 Yard Satin Messaline offers choles of chutney ‘own, coramic-biue. favored Pongee Silk in a wide assortment of Autumn-brown, ginger-brown, Astec-bro aypsy-brown, sea- A lustrous weave of artificial silk, in white, black, navy, rs—turquoise-biue, white, navy, Mephisto-red, jadegreen. ; - fog-gray, sandalwood-brown—36 inches wide, special $1.29 mn-brown, rose-pink and belge-tan—J6 inches wide, special freen, mais, cream, eucalyptue-green, rangoon-brown, black— + i Si al RE abe LAND happened; at this time of day the bank closed, theoretically, altho actrally they waited upon the chrmnically ate customer until nearly four, At 4 o’clock the large ovter doors wers locked, and still mthing untoward occurred. The force, especially the younger ele ment, were somewhat disappoint ed; that is, until Hawkins, the head payer” announced « $7,000 shortage in his cash. Immediately an excited group formed in his cage. “You're sure you are really out that much?” questioned President Benson incredulousty. “Sorry. sir, I've been over my figures three times; there seems no doubt—” Hawkins looked miserable; his record as a payer had always been of the best—never before had he had a shortage of any size. “Anyone been in the cage, today, aside from yourself,” queried At kins. Not a soul, sir.* “Did you put the money into the drawers when you went to lunch?" probed the auditor, who had joined the group. “Yes, sir,” affirmed Hawkins, lighting a cigaret with fingers that trembled ye At last, one of the detectives, unable to 4 silent, reproach: ful looks cast toward his fellows, spoke up defiant! “This cage is at the end of one of the sections; people coming in and out from the deposit de- partment must pass behind {t.”* “But, surely,’ interrupted Ben- son impatiently, “you men watehed the back of the cages as well as the front?” | Culdesac, tdaho, swept by $8 blaze. ; see | Albert Johnson-to address Young }Men’s Republican club Thursda | H. Blackwood porta sallora he Jentertained at his home stole $160 cee Rich Nevada mine owner, Henry Wober, dies after auto wreck at To. | nopah. } Capt. Frank Fitzs‘mmons, one leg ged French alr ace, dies in plane crash at Atlantic City Gust Swanson, Bitter Lake resi derrt, dies at home Sunday. \LEWIS COUNTY |W. C.T. U. MEETS CHEHALT 72.—The Lewis |County W. C \3ist annual convent Chehalis Tuesday. The meet will last two A program of « has ranged for the session, in ad |dition to a visit to the Boys’ State Training schoo | Miss Myrtle Cottrill, president of | the association, will preside. | Among the speakers on the. pro-| gram are Mrs. A. R. Badger, first vice president; Mrs. 1. L. Harriman, | secretary;. Mrs, M: 1, re corder; Mrs. Sadie Hogan, treasurer Mrs, Alvina Presser, Mixa Mabel Hanify, Miss Lilly Manney of Seat-| tle, Miss Ruth Hayes, Mrs. Mar Acker and Mrs. Mattie Robinson. | Gov. Hart Carries will open its $1.29 yard Good Suits for Boys Going to School With Two Pairs of Knickers $8.95 The Downstairs Store of- fers the Suit sketched, in serviceable green- and brown- mixture fabrics, with two pairs of Knickers. Coat and knickers full-lined. Knickers seams strongly sewed and taped. Sizes 7 to 17. Good value STAIRS STORE 1,600 Yards of 36-INCH SILKOLINES In 1- to 12-yard Lengths Smart New Arrivals in Autumn Hats The models in this moderate-price grouping represent all the smartest beret, the new cloche, the larger mushroom effects and off-the-face styles, in Lyons and Panne Velvet, Duve- tyn and Velvet combined with Satin or Motre Ribbon. attractive values at $7.50. yard. 36 inches wide, special $1.20 yard. 32-Piece Dinner Service rated with narrow 6 7-Inch Plates 6 Fruit Dishes 1 10-inch Platter $7.90 new shapes of Autumn—the French Trimmings of: Chenille Embroidery Ribbons and Beads Applique Ornaments —DOWNSTAIRS STORE —DOWNSTAIRS STORE Low-Priced at $4.95 the Set HITE semi-porcelain Dinner Service of 32 pieces, deco- gold band. shapes shown in sketch. Set consists of: In the attractive 6 4-inch Plates 6 Cups and Saucers 1 Vegetable Dish The 82-piece set, low-priced at $4.95. —DOWNSTAIRS STORE 5-Piece Sets 2 Glass Mixing Bowls. Special 69c Set NEW shipment of high-grade Glass Mixing Bowls—5 in a set, nested to occupy little space in “Sure did,” spoke up another of the officers, “I was around near here while Hawkins was out to lunch. A man stood behind this cage for quite a long time, wait ing, while a lady compa quired concerning box rents, xe door, even if he had had| Participate in the rites of the de conned. key—most assuredly he} °° ras _| Ward was a bandsman in the If you value your watch, let Haynes|band that played for the Lincoln repair it, Next Liberty theater.—Ady, | Douglas de in 1858. The Rev. W. L. Killien officiated. the cupboard and finished with round, smooth edges. Of thick, durable glass. The Bowls measure from 5 to 9 inches in diameter. The five-piece set, spe- cial 69¢. Out 25-Year Pact SNOHOMISH, Aug, 27—Gov Louls ¥. Hart spoke a brief elogy at the bier of William Harrison Ward here Sunday, carrying out a compact made with Ward 25 Special 15c Yard — Desirable short-lengths (1- to 12-yards) in Silkolines as Gili in a desirable quality for comforter coverings and many other uses in the home. Good assortment of pleasing designs, on light ground. Width 36 inches; special, 15¢ yard. —DOWNSTAIRG STORE —DOWNSTAIRS STORE Practical Aprons At 39¢ Each 50-inch Cretonnes Percale Aprons made in tie-on band style, in round-skirt effect to cover the dross when perform: A group of 75 Children's Cot: Spectal 5 )g vara A compact, serviceablo Hot Plate at an attractively. | !& household tasks. With large, istic paiggn se ch SR Oe Cad ate a low priee.. As sketched, nickelfinished, top measures | “#eful pockets, Mase’ 40 ‘ahd #8 Galypeadh oe ered: tak aaa Rok, BARTOW, Fine quality Cretonnes in 1- to 6% Inches square. Connects to standard light socket, In a number of different 25¢. So ee ¢ patterned i re fen. Width Tyard lengths and @ good as Low-priced at 81,95, stripes and patterns in good facts phy ersten ‘plas pai Aea etal 800 aka sortment of attractive colorings ~Blectrical Section, DOWNSTAIRS STORE quality Percale, at 39¢@ each, thousands of loca emmionalres and 36 ches, special 4 . IN! IRS STORE and = patternings, suitable for — DOWNSTAIRS STORE Ls en their friends attending, A plenie DOWNSTA My Homies deeb: « apeetal (86 REGULAR SCHEDULE hietic program was staged teeny: he pecta id : ica Little Girls 15, 8:80, 10:40, 11 80 AM. in the afternoon oe in “ie evening Le ret sts i | 11:90 P, a dance was staged on board ¢ - . ] A dance was staged on board. th iow-Price Knitted Capes Reduced to $1.95 these Men‘s Shirts, in neat, cone. servative patterns, Blue, Tan, DOWNSTAIRS STORE Vacept Munday : . » converte: " SPECIAL NIGHT SERVICE Lagion clubhasse, — the anvertéd A limited quantity of “scatter sizes in Fibre and Tapestry Just 22 of these Knitted Capes Green, Lavender and Black for little girls of 2, 4 and 6 stripes and checks, Nicely fin- ‘ From Seattle (6 wooden ship Fort Jackson Cotton Remnants weave Rugs at low prices years. In fancy weaves and ished. French cuff style. Sizes ar a At 10¢, 15¢, 25¢ Yd. WOMAN IS SHOT 6 (only) 46x72-ineh Fibre Rugs, : fs bright colorings, with brushed 14 to 17, Low-priced at $1.25, BOMERVILLE, N. J. Aug, 27. cach $1.75. Many desirable Remnant wool collar, Reduced to $1.95. —Men's Sectio DOWNSTAIRS STORE Children’s Bathing Suits Reduced to 25e 1. to 7-Yard Lengths Curtain Voiles Kpec at30c Yard An unusually attractive offer: ing of Curtain Volles, with Electric Hot Plate, $1.95 Legions’ Picnic} American Legion posta held their Port Orchard ‘Take Fast Stenmers ab Colman Dock —DOWNSTAIRS STOR Men’s Shirts $1.25 rf Fine count Percales fashion A Tuesday Candy Special: Spiced Jelly Drops Delicious Spiced Jelly Drops in 28 Cc nd Dally, 6:30 and 11:30 B, M AUTOMOBILE FERRY Henttle to Bremerton Dally assorted flavors, Unusually low- Ti16, 8:90, 11:30 A My 8:00, O:30 priced, Tuesday, at he rode beside her husband on le 4 of #tyles and as al 81.95, wide assortment of styles an —=Candy section, DOW? P. tra trip Mat, & Sun. 9:90 P, 4 #unday auto ride, Mrs. Mary 14 27xb4inch Tapestry Rugs, qualities, Unusually low-priced wen ‘are, 806 Kound Trip |Gehlen dropped dead from her seat each $2.75, at 10¢, 16¢ and 26¢ yard, NAVY YARD ROUTE without # cry, After a night of |]! DOWNSTAIRS STORE DOWNSTAIRS STORE Colmes Dork lain 3003 investigation the affair remaina a/}) mystery. |Hit on the head by a stray bullet 19 446x72.1nch Fibre Rugs, each Lengths of Cotton fabrics in a DOWNSTAIRS STORE