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SATURDAY, APlut i«, 1917.
One Woman’s Story
•V CAROLYN BEECHER.
Chapter LIX
I h*«l b*-en at hoin# but a abort
lima when tba telephone rang. It
*«* Robert cel Una
‘ What's the matter, Margaret,
why aren’t you bare?** he naked.
"I felt too 111 to dreaa,'* I parried
“What la the matter, why didn't
you aend for me?”
“It waa nothing but. a severe
loadaehe. It came on auddenly but
I* about gone In Just going to
b.*d, ao don't hiirry on my ac
count.”
“You are aure you don't need
m*r
flu re." and he rang off.
Why 1 should have been ao
nnxioua that Robert abouldn’t know
my Identity may **era strange But
I knew Robert. 1 knew be would
b« angry, would despise me for tot
telling him that be was not talking
to Phyllis lawaon, but to me. I
atao knew that I would never have
a ohance to learn anything further
If he mistrusted I bad spied upon
him; and I had determined to piny
the part of a detective. I must
know.
I realised that I had little to fear
from Mrs Uw»on be had rerMy
said nothing to which be was apt
again to refer, nut all the res* »f
the night. an<) until the cold gray
dawn crept Into the wtndowa I
thought of Phyllis Lawson Though'
of her as the woman my husband
cared for—perhaps alraady loved.
1 had gone immediately to bed
after Robert’s message, and wh< n
be came In about S or a little after
I pretended to be asleep He came
into the room. Then, as he so often
did when I waa 111. he tiptoed out
araln. fearing to waken me. and
•lept in the guest room.
The neyt morntng at breakfast he
expressed hla sorrow that I had
been unable to go to the dance,
and scolded me a little for not call
ing Mm immediately 1 felt 111
"It makes me feel very selfish
Marggtet, to think I waa enjoying
myself while you, who had so
planned on going, were at home
nr
“3o you really enjoyed yourself?”
I asked. Ignoring bis reference to
me
•Tea. more than I have In a long
time. It really was a very deltgh*
M affair Myrtle certainly excels
as a hostess.”
"Tell ms who was thers If nrir*
have been great sport when you
unmasked ”
"It was. really we became quite
hilarious And as to who was
there Why, everybody you know
1n fl* arvllle. and many you do not.
beside* a number from out of
town "
' Myrtle has so many friends.’’ I
Sighed.
' She l* a very likable ||ttl»
J-£i £
——
We re-open
Saturday
Following our great clearance sale our store has been
closed all day yesterday and today so that our great ship
ments of Spring styles could be opened, marked and put on
the shelving in the different departments.
And tomorrow, Saturday, we re-open our store with
Entire new stocks!
Our stock will be at once the largest, newest and most
complete in Detroit, embracing all the moat improved
styles in
Men’s, Women’s and
Children’s Footwear!
Come and make yeur selections Saturday!
* * *
IM-5 Woodwjrd At.
woman.” Robert returned, "alwajs
bright and happy.” Then, as tho
If .had Just occurred to him: "Don't
you think it is about time you gav#
an affair of some sort, Margaret*
We have entertained very little con
sidering th* invitations we have ao
Cepted.”
I was astonished that Robert
should propose that I entertain
R«evral times lately when I had
proposed giving a dinner he bad
declared be could oot come home
lr time to dress, he was ao busy.
Did he harve some motive in pro
posing that. 1 give some sort of an
affair? Than the thought of Phyl
lis I .aw son (lashed thru ray mind.
Waa It for her that he wished nve
to entertain? Had he determined
that I should help rehabilitate hia
divorced client? If so. he was nils
taken. For once I would defy him
1 would give the party, but refuse
to Invite Phyllis l«iwson
■'What ar*> you thinking so inteut
ly about?” he queried.
“Your naggeatton I think it a
good one. When would you like me
to give th* party?” *
“Oh. any time In the next week or
two. Draw on me for what yt/U
n**«-d to make tt a success; 1 realtre
you cannot do it on your allow
ance.”
"I should say not"' I exelalrae«N
**lt Is all I can do to get J>y as tt
Is
sive ” *
“Well, don't scrimp your party. I
don't believe in doing ench things
often, but wheif we do them we’ll
do them well.” he said aa the chil
dren rants to kiss daddy good
morning. Mid good bye.
little Bruce almost worshiped
hia father. Wht-n Robert was In a
hurry, or for any re»«on did not Im
mediately notice the little fellow,
his Up would quiver and he would
aland quietly waiting He nev« r
cried, but after Robert left it would
t-< BBtle time before the d'.i
appointed bx>k left hla face and he
played naturally While If Robt-rt
either picked him up and aai bin
or. hi* knee a moment, or better
still played with him. lienee wav
happy. H* had slwavs b**n rath*r
«eitoo* for a child, and played
more quieVK than most children Al
ready his little sister would msk*»
more nots*\ get in' » more mischief
than would Bruce He was like his
father In look* and disposition We
always «aa.’ that the batty took after
my madtmp brother Philip, ao stren
nous was she
All the morn'ng while busy around
the bousw I thought of the party I
wis to give. I wished to be orig
inal If it were only summer I
could give It on the lawn, hut in
cold wewther what could ! arrange?
Towatvl noon I called Myrtle up
and asked her to come over
have luncheon with ms.
“I have something very Important
tt talk about.” 1 told her.
Ten a notion not to some to p*y
you for not showing up last night.
I was terribly disappointed. I'll
come of course! Good bye.”
Bo not even Myrtle suspected 1
had been at the party Surely I had
managed well, when even ahe waa
fooled.
INSURES LIVES
OF SOLDIERS
Edward Frtnadorf, of Hudnoti,
Takes Oat 25 Policies of
, SI,OOO Each
Bid ward Prenadorf. Hudson. Mich ,
pacifist, baa completed arrange
ments with the Mutual life Incur
nr.ee company, of New York, for In
rurance protection to the young men
who enlist from hia city for service
in the war
Mr Frensdorf has negotiated with
the company's Detroit agency for
25 policies of 91.000 each, to he p«M
to the dependents of the## young
men. Mr. Frecadorf agree* to pay
the premiums on these policies dur
ing their actual service and at the
expiration of the war the pollctcs
will be the property of the returned
soldier*. to be continued by them
if they so desire.
BILL EMPOWERS
ROAD SEIZURE
Adamson Measure Would Allow
President Full
Control
WASHINGTON, April 14.~Chalr
man Adamson of the house inter
state commerce commission todey
let rod need a bill giving the presi
dent power to seixe all railroad*,
telegraph and telephone companies
In time of war and to draft em
ploye* of the companies for mili
tary service.
The bill ha* been approved by
'he president, tp whom Judge Adam
son submitted It before be Intro
dnred it
I'nder the bill, alniilar to that In
traduced at the last session, the in
teratata commerce commission la
enlarged to 11 member*. A heavy
penalty Is named for Interference
with United States malls In time
of war or for Interference with In
tel state commerce particularly rail
road freight.
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
C ASTORIA
MatlM—VW #l«te sest fcle*—<>»
rl«k»—TVe»-a Ink n»»' —M«t» M
Til* J. L lled.oe < »■*—g
Merchandise and Seroiel
A CALL TO THE
RED CROSS COLORS
America iSeeds Your Help
The Hudson Store Has Opened on the First Floor,
Main Building
A Red Cross Recruiting Station
It is the object of the Red Cross society to make prac
tically EVERYBODY a member.
The work of relief to suffering humanity on the field
and elsewhere accomplished RED CROSS is be
yond computation.
You can become a member for as little as one dollar,
or as much as one hundred dollars.
'Those joining are not required to serve—merely to lend
financial aid. EVERYONE OWES IT TO AMERICA
TO JOIN THE RED CKCXSS.
This Is an official station of ths American R*-d Cross authorised
bv the society The fact is stated here because the American Red
t'roaa |„ ; ‘«d bf an Ml txtloM may *Ot be
opened except by permisalon. „ . _
Cheques should be made payable to American Ked Cross
Coats and Suits for
The Young Debutante
Bright colors are so becom
ing to this age, and in this sea
son of color marvels, why not
let youth enjoy them?
A suit of rose in a soft, beau
tiful mixture, stitched in white
or in a blue and gold combina
tion, $25.
Soft burella cloth in that
wonderful new rust shade
makes a manelously attrac
tive suit, with a Khaki-Kool col
lar, $25.
Tricotine suits, with yokes,
pockets (big ones), belts, “roi
ly” collars; Gabardine Suits
with FOUR pockets, two of
which are cleverly concealed in
the cuff hem of the coat. $18.50.
Black and white checked
suits; one has a box pleated
coat, another a rather high
waist, and a Khaki-Kool collai
each, $25.
Hu4««n'»—Third Kl.»or—Main Huildtng.
Los Lros Petites
Lovely New Dresses for Her
Just think of Tittle mademoiselle of 6 to 1G years being able
to dress in taffeta, Georgette, ciTpe de chine and voile! Just
like her older sister. All the lovely fabrics have been cunningly
adapted to youthful styles.
Both the designer and the maker
of a diatinguiahed frock of roar taffe
ta spent many preclou- minute*
working out the pocket plan In fact.
It’e moat too complicated to write
about, but It's wonderful whal pock
et* may be made to do the.se day*.
The high walat I* nbtrred on a plain
yoke. A white Georgette collar t#
the Qnal touch In ibt* llttle*cn .itlon,
$lB.lO.
On this next frock, notice the but
tone, they're very Japanc*y! These
are combined with a quaint imtch
yoke and pleated akirt. metal em
broidery and crepe collar. sl*s
Gray i* very sweet and demur** for
lea tree petite# and an arocrdlon
HMm'i—Tatra t'lwf —Hnlldln*.
Best Wardrobe Trunk
in the World at $35
That what our luggage expert said about this
Special Hudson Safe-Lock Wardrobe Trunk.
• It I* covered Inaide and out with the kind of fiber that locomotive
wheela are madd of. and ir* rv*f< and by band 'nvom* who know* w4l|
tet! ydh That this la a marvelous combination for airength.
Thtw young fort few* ht*ld* * -w**** garment* unwctukl**4.-fiir-»»i*bea
compartmenta for hata. -hoc# and other amaller artlcl**a. It lock# anil
boita In three place* b% a alngl* turn of the wrist. A wonderful trunk
at $36.
Hn«MnWMrai»nlnr Finer —Wo»4**»nl HuU4m«
When That Boy Puts on His First Long Trousers
Bring Him to Hudson’s and Spare His Keelings.
A cartoonist of the Philadelphia
North American ha* pictut* *1 the
woe* of a boy wearing hla first long
trousera
Boys w’ho get their suits at
Hudson’s do not need to fear
that their friends ait* going to
laugh at them. For Hudson
suits were tailored from the
beginning for BOYS along
boyish lines, in boyish fabrics.
They are NOT men’s suits cut
down for boys, bbt are real
boys’ styles. $13.50 to $25.
Norfolk Suits. $5 to sls
The new*«t pinch buck*.
The ncwe*t belled effect*.
Well tailored, carefully flni#hed.
Fabric* that boy* and mother#
like
IIwd»•« •—*»*■«■•»*4 t •••»*»■ r* Untieing
DETROIT TIMES
THE HUDSON STORE
COATS
• Velour is the material of an
especially jaunty coat at $18.50.
in blue, mustard or green
Quite the most delectable
model is of burella cloth,
deep, slit pockets, and VERY
big collar, topped with a
smaller one of Khaki-Kool,
$25.
pleated drr** with Its ruffled waist
line. fitted cuffs, and crepe collar, In
the very soul of demurene.-*, $ 16.50.
Five corded rows on the bottom
of the skirt Rive h rather quaint, old
fashioned hoop effect to the skirt of
another dress that is trimmed In
pearl buckles, f 18.50.
A wonderfully lovely white voile
dress has a high baby waist with lace
edited panels that slip gracefully
throoah the crushed satin sash, sls
"We are smocked." say a little
Rroup of Russian blouse dresses at
fl 2 50. "liut we aren't snobbish be
cause of that. veTe Just nice, ordln
ary dresses that don't mind the laun
dry tubs one bit."
Jjj§
B®) !•*’ lUi lu .
Roys like new hat*, caps, neck
ties and other furnishing* at this
time of the year and thts store is
ready with them,
IVII
Trlepbaite Iherry SIM
All stores can make claims of goods and of service, but the SM
that for the longest time has best served the largest number of M
pie and has oftenest met the seve rest tests of goods and servieiu3
comforts and safety and of final satisfaction— that’s the Store til
is going to get the highest place in the public’s esteem. <
A Very Important Sale of Abom
200 Beautiful New Silk |
Dresses for Spring |
Marked for Saturday
at $19.75 and $25
These dresses are new, desirable, fash
ionable.
A maker of the lietter sort made them
up of his remaining materials. He de
signed them in five of the prettiest of the
new spring styles, and then sold the 200
dresses to us at an exceedingly low price.
—Some are of taffeta silk
—Others of taffeta and Georgette
—Still others of all Georgette.
Tomorrow these dresses will he on sale
and you may buy them at $19.75 and $25.
Probably nearly all will l>e taken in one
day as such dresses are seldom to be had
for the prices.
Colors: Navy, tan, rose, gray, Copen
hagen.
HutatnWThird Wain Hiilldlng.
The Donald Veil
Have you seen it? A joy to
the woman who wants a veil
that keeps her hair absolutely
in place.
They are pretty veil*, too Vel\et
dot*. or plain or ncroll raeshee. 59c
to $1.50 each.
First rio«r—Mala HulMlng.
Kiddie-Kar, $1
extraordinary circutnatance
put u* in po**e**lon of a large quan
tity of the** neatly vamlwhed
Kiddie-Hare at a price that enable*
u* to diapoee of them at 91 each.
Every one i* perfect. Great fun
for the children and a worth while
aavltig into the bargain.
H miaou's Toy Store—
Library Avenue Ahum.
A Theatrical
Shoemaker—
who for many years made only
fine boots and slipper for
stage wear, a short time ago
expanded his business just
enough to serve a few stores
of the country with his ex
traordinarily fine shoes.
“JOAN”
la hi* newe*t *hoe. I: I* very long
and alint; it ha*- graceful, unbroken
lin*** that properly continue* the
modlah line* of a *ult or dros*
The vamp I* of finest Import
(Griaon) Itidakin.* Tl.e top I- of
genuine bimkakin Wooden heel,
Ijoui* XIV , covered with btickakin
to match the top. L»alnt> perfora
tion* around the vamp. Ivory,
brown and pearl gray color scheme*
An extraordinary boot at sl2.
t-'anrtk Kloor—W nni(»*nl RnlUl**.
Corseting a
Young Girl
—calls for expert advice.
The Ferris Flexible waist is
an ideal first corset, made of
pink or white batiste. It has a
flexible front steel, free hip, the
laming is firm and light and
shorter than for the nature
figure.
Pink. $2: white, sl.
Special attention is given to our
young clientele. Export fitters are
at their disposal In the Corset
Shop.
Kiiarlh V Innr— *l,ln Hnlldln*.
Children’s Waist
Union Suits
The three - in -one garment
combining drawers, vent anti
waist, with buttons on the
waist to button the petticoats
to, 50c.
Infants* Hands
S.lk and wool bands, soft and
tine, s<K\
Haby welfare bands, made double
breasted like a u it, taped so that
no pms are necessary in dreasing
th» hntu, f.»e to II 25
Vl**r—a«lß BitlMlea
*torr •pen MiS* (• *i**.
B A.- IM
mA vL i U ■k\
v j BS ft t i
■M \ u ri HBB Ul
NAVY BLUE 1
Suits for Women—slß.so to $45-9
Rather military m the braiding and buttons, the «y»H |M
coats, the trim short skirts; they would be interesting iwreiJi
but especially when every one is thinking of the war and twl
ing about it. 1M
These Navy Blue Suits Are Beautifully lUlwii 1
Pl»in to (hr point of severity, with
lit«v4l lAil Info the narrow RbofOjffy
like a man's sleeve, small collar, no
trimming.
Other* with military braid and but
ton trimming, fitted and loose coats,
skirt* with bHtod top*, some shirred,
some gathered.
llniaoaWniM Fleer—Male 1
Delicate Rose-Pink Silk
Lingerie-New Shipment
A box of loveliness opened up
late yesterday in the form of
exquisite rose-pink crepe de
chine combinations at $2.95,
$3.95 and $5 —and some still
finer at $5.50 to $lO.
These garments are of that
Miads«iiWK«ttrtli 1 l#or—Klalii Huildluc
( _ | J
Grosgrain Ribbons, Unfading
in Color~for Millinery |
To bo able to say ‘“PURE DYE” Ribbons these days mean® )
a great deal to the woman w ho is trimming a hat with ribbon to ]
l»e exposed to sun and rain. ■>
These fine grosgrain ribbons are Iteautifully true in color 1
(black, gold, charmeuse. green, navy and rose) and are very*j
fashionable for millinery. 25c to 75c a yard. 1
LOOP EDGE ribbons In sll tl’c
! light and dark shades, 2 1 to 2 inch* s
»id«\ IS< ro 50c a yard.
NOVELTY TWO-TONED r hbm -
fn corura-tlng alripc*. novelty J»*-
llint>i.n'«—Klr»t I liMtr—>lnln RulUlag.
Gay Array of NeSv Blouses
GEORGETTE CREPE
A cftu't'r little, dear litile
blouse in a bisque colored crejw*
has Dig and little tucks that run
all the wav ’ro*und the middle
of the waist. There is a white
crepe vest, and white tassel
s7.so.
Another blou.-e has little dia
moncf-.sha|>cd pearl buttons run
ning up and down the front.
Iligii unusual culls and hand
embroidered dots. White, flesh,
coral, $lO. *
II ud«ni«'a—Third Kl«*r—M nod Wirt MulMlng
ON THE HOSIERY SQUARE
1100 Pairs of Slightly Imperfect
Silk Stockings to Sell at 89c a Pair
The stockings are a good, heavy, firm grade of mire-dye
silk, with garter tops of fine lisle.
The imperfections are very trifling— scarcely nobcetfelfc
Colors are white green, gray, pink, bronze. rhartreue# and
black. 89c a pair. j
l< * vv <tni#n who h*v« tak*n arfvantaa* *h« • ei»r>4i4 ~n<k H|
nfT* rifM* h» 4 la (l>* H<»*lvry «ou«r» «i l p#H'W tha »ic«itan< • i*f tM#
opport,init y. '
Tlr** gal* ■•lMtai
%% Mfkstri «**erviP» *w
niu** aerge Is th* one materiel ffcgd
•mi frr* h and lorely and evtfl
each scanon We never ties of
never loeee ft* ‘ harm and It
generally becoming that many weeMffl
will Mnd attractive nulls osmai tWnflMi
ns 50 to $45. 1
beautiful simplicity so hard tfe
And in lingerie. The r mhroidT,
ered crescents, stars and otIMP
designs, and the touches of laodn
and ribbon show a very ctUti»
vated taste—yet they are im»
expensive.
iftiaru* uid metal effects. 15c to 75€
a yard. -J
STOUT HAT BANDS. 23c to 11 S 1
yard.
Mais liend.s, hand-emhrold* >
orv. pin tuck-, a half roller <
(very good style), cuffs of~
decided originality, in a $lO
Georgette blouse. ]
At *12.50 a blouse with-*
French neck outlined with tiny
white beads. Double crepe
cuffs. White and flesh.
Another $12.50 coral ;
ette cornea in tho new nepluiti •
style. W ith bead trimming and
a l>elt. ]
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