Evening Star Newspaper, May 28, 1921, Page 13

L — - . 3 THE EVENING 1f 80. let me assure you.| “I am Inclined.” he said, “to risk ' “You can go." he sald shortly, *if depends entirely upon vourself. | sonal offer. HO] ISE DESIGNE SPECIA_LLY Will you permit me to put my casel Sir, that so far as I am concerned 1!it. ~At least you would be compelled you will leave me your address. | know nothing whatever of _anv|to disclose your cllent’s name Mr. Hentham bowed i | | | | before you?” By all means,” Wrayson answered.| papers or other belongings which| - Bentham visibly flinched. He regret that T have no card with FOR UNE BRIDE AND GROOM “Go ahead.” were in the possession of my late|rocovered himself. almost imme- me.” he sald. “but 1 have an office, a Mr. Bentham took the chair toward ! hbor. T ‘have never 8een Or|djately, but the shadow of fear had single room only. in number 8, Paper which Wrayvson had somewhat im ard of any. 1 do not even KNOW rested for a moment, at any rate, upon bulldings, Adelp If you should % 4 patiently pointed. and unbuttoned his; Why you should have come to me at ;ms impassive features. happen fo come ac oss—that docu- : ol 3 coat, It was obvious that he was no he hurried - Purple Iris Inn ame to ¥ Mr. Bentham said.| “I am entirely at vour service” men b Y e T elt aware that, |he said coldly. My client has at' Wrayson held open the door. « r other. Your evi-| least not broken the laws of his “If | should come to see yvou™ he r. Wrayson.” he F y Ow: e inquest was not quite | country.” said. "1t will be on other business. or dale by wner Sl mprehensive as it might have| Wravson stood away from the * o door. (Continued in Tomorrow's Star.) if of al for heaven's S T .I'V‘ oz.n; i O T M A “heither Sseen” it nor ' =INSPECT AT ONCE 1358 Taylor St. N.W. 1 know nothing what- e e o uia 14 SOLD ey asiscetwite 2L DY ) LESY On the othier hand. you can throw 3200 Rittenhouse St. to divulge his identity.” he answercd. “I am. how ever, fully empowcred to act for him rayson shrugged S |I 1eV \ % ]|a€e l ’ ‘ : 2 ome light upon the motive for the : He may find it ne: me lig P e " C = C G A S Who is vour nt? Let . ? L e et and see him for mrself.” marked. “Well, g0 on " © Rel s feet, and Mr. Bentham discre. Mr. RBentham r to his fee I bezan slowiy to draw- on his gloves. 2 : Wrayson.” he said quietly, 1 . X e Second Floor with the result of 3 : I admit it frankly. ! h 5 - Fome Kamrae Phone Cleveland 1135 For the June bride and groom.| who are looking for a home of; their own. or for the childless couple. son, or a good deal too clever 1 Bedrooms | for me In cither case, if you Wi > not treat with me, I need not waste ® Tiled Bath and your time. > = today's house plan is particularly rnes or from SRS e R e | on that night - suited Sweet th vord one in- stood with his bac to it eiword rayson looked up eagerl | DLl ) e stinctively thinks of when viewing this charming little -home which by all means should be set on a trim i little lawn with plenty of vines cling- ing to it and a quaint old-fashioned garden in the rear. The front porch extends the entire width of the house, and makes a outdoor room in summ In the winter, “The motive at last™ he ! am justified in letting “What was the nature of this paper. this ~ You ar ssession (= sina of information which would be in- == Mr. ~ Benthim's evebrows werei yajuabic to the police in their searc owly raised | for the murderer of Morris Barnes.” That.” he said, “we need not enter! apr Atham smiled coldly. into for the moment. The mat fi “aAndl are not vou. he remarked and m ame position T am a fortunate cxception. per- pounds reward | haps. of having already given your Of ‘the two. if dis- to be made. 1 think prefer my own posi- entire house PRE-WAR PRICES INSPECT SUNDAY OR DECORATION DAY if one so desired. one could incl 731 Princeton Street N.W. | = _ $500 Cash—$75 Monthly || i s i e en is modernly’ equipped and rvice in is porch the rear L[] | latticed in, thus making it private. 21 x11-6" | Two bedrooms and bath complete this rlce floor plan. 9 | This little house is of frame con- j struction with wide siding below the | rst window sill course and narrow ding above. The roof is shingled and stained a color to harmonize with , the color of the house. It is sug- ’ [ gested that the owner of this house [ | paint it white, as a white house gives a sense of greater space. The inside $2,000 Less Than | finish is of Washington fir and the have tapestrs brick fronts. concrete front porches, ed tile trimmings, shutters on accond floor. nnd many other advantages over the average house. - OPEN FROM 9 A.M. UNTIL S P.W. i 2 ve C. H. SMALL lhllhlr;‘::‘:d' Owner e “in’ the yson wax impressed, although' the other's anner left him a little puzzled.® g not offer the reward for the v of the murderer”" he aske come. I presume, to t should Wrayson remained where he was I - Don’t Close on Any House Until You Inspect - 3925 13th Street N.W. EY LIVING ROOM er answered | 1 ave not e e o o | murderer are’ the same person? Your | client ought to have come forward at the inque: The thing which ha | ehiefly troubled the police in dealing with this matter is the apparent lack! | of motive.” 1 | flooring is of maple. There is a full story is eight feet six inches. Between client is not actuated in any! R e R s R e T Bl D Mo | ¥ Ask For e e s i el el buldithis ouee, (Thisjestimatolbelng |ielionty he B | We are offering a four-bedroom house at the ] Practically the ' D Nentle Justice guinor Hels price of a three-bedroom house. \\e have the Same House A= N ' right house and location. The terms are easv. { Wrayson d. “h d better offer his| TAS NORTH I t Tod ewand '-x-r-'nl‘,v He would probably i 1p himself then, and ose whn et o o || THE AVENGER | [ ki $7,750 olved.” 3 1 - Take 9th Sireet Cars to Princeton Street and walk Mr. Wra CAP. Take 14th Street cars to Shepherd Street—walk one block east to house. Always Open and Lighted Until 9 P.M. » < RTET 2 rtly : i 1 east one-half square or phone us for auto. BY E. PHILLIPS OPPENHEIM. : ehtiebut PRE-WAR |, S ; e Gom e PRICES |; f MAKE EARLY SELECTION AND HAVE 1 - £ Political Intri d Privat I am very much amonz : A i { A Tale of Political Intrigue and Private nswered, “My : $75 | . HOUSE FINISHED TO SUIT YOU H Revenge it ool e s et : ; 0% H ' -5 pleasant one, and it wi remain so | = i g R e B Monthly 1342 New York Avenue I ! (Coprright, by Little, Brown & Co.) BTG ) el | Payments | Mr. Bentham mur- | Taies T | i @ ‘ ; 1 Sleeping D OCOODDOTOS - AR e 5 U T I ST s iam. | |in the least the appearance of & mur-| and "unexpected blow. ' He under- ! Phone s for 1314 F STREET NORTHWEST ; THE STORY 30 FAR: derer. Clean shuven, litte slow in | food now’ th uirded, mence o | . Rty e e ot | THE QUEST OF THE IMPOSSIBLE fop S | | more than anything a country solici-| kis whitening checks i il 1nspection 5 : g . e inealves ‘ tor in moderate practice. 7 O e contiaued | . il Are you looking for the impossible trade—the bargain hat of Morris Barnes. After He bowed in correct professional D et I hedoeanEnt L Room for Two Gll'lgfil s0 good, so sure, so peffect—that vou will never find it? e as e | T and Nialg)le brown mapetiwhichiihe Sinentitied andiwhich The man who takes advantage of a fair. legitimate 1rade | | Parnes omside hiv apartment. Doring “I believe.” he said. “that 1 have the|Siolen on the nizht when Mr. Morris| REALIZES the benefits that the seeker aiter the impossible flat- the night Wrayson ix awakened. In | < met with his unfortunate acci- | the hallway b - - g - . 1 Howenstein Co. ters himself he MAY ATTAIN if he waits long enough. H" R' g One gets his in the bank; the other has it ONLY in his e e i, Stomivouri 1314 F Street N.W, mind—that’s the difference. trequent reiteration. that I may take | Don’t wait for the impossible. Take advantage of some of the this as being to some extent a per —_— —— good trades and ‘buys coming up every day. Come in, talk it over R T T T T L and let us show you YOUR OPPORTUNITY. Just a few here: E . o = many more in the office: Wrayson said. “T am ! honor of addressing Mr. Wrayson?" H ik peese Vi | Wrayson nodded a little curtly. || fearful of some uhject outside the | |_~And vou. I suppose.” he remarked, i | sions in a cab. ¥yson goes out to | ‘are the owner of the mysteriou: i | the street. ‘Snds the cab—the cabby | {voice which summoned Morri asleep—and a dead man ax the pAS. | (¢, the EFrancis Hotel on the senger. The cabman is awakened and | |} the Tran a call for the poiice. During the is % first_conversation with the woman in It was I who spoke to you. Wrayson's apartment a_mysterious tele- phone messege had arrived at Wrayv- A Home in the Suburbs —means health for the wife and kiddies and comfort for your- seli. Large sunny rooms, a big porch and land enough to. turn round in. If you are thinking Wravson had pulied himselt tf- | gether with a effort | : son's apartment for Barnex—that be | |glad to see you. It was obvious. from o) o = of buying a home, let us take e e macr 0 e ol b | | Ehad 0 see you, It was abvious, from| Al'l Attractlve Seml-l)etached ." MOUNT PLEASANT you and the “missus” for a look chifwherelal friead/iis apaltinghin danger which was threatening Morris | The murder of Barnes excites the en- | WONDERFUL RESIDENCE ON SIXTEENTH ST. 3 3 " Barnes that night. It is, therefore, at one of the fine bungalows tire city. At is discussed at Wrayson's , 3 club. and various theories are advanced, | | Only fair to presume that you are also and houses we have on our [fli | b 209 UNEXCELLED LOCATION After the discussion the club group go_a little fast, sir.” Mr. decides to meet again. after the in- Bentham objected quest, and talk over new points of the “My presumption is a fair oner” case.’ AU this meeting the new phases | Wrayson declared. You are perhaps i books. They are fine outside and inside. They are splendidly built. They are big value at the price. They can be bought on very easy terms. t life is laid bare by .uu!;.,lT aware of its source.” In a neighborhood surrounded by homes of the highest class, a neigllborhood constantly increasing in value and in prestige Open view down Sixteenth Street. Near half-million-doliar church of the Sacred Heart, and near new quarter-million-dollar residence. The appointments in this home are magnificent. Ten beauti- are taken up, a week later. Wrasson, = D T patar. razson aware of my unfortunate connection friend, tells of the woman in the apart- | ment house on the night of the crime. While they are talking a telephone LT T with this affair. If so, vou will un- derstand that 1 am particularly anxious to have it cleared up. (T » o message comes for Wrayson. The same | | “It is not at all certain that I can P 2 = ful rooms, two large baths. Beamed ceiling dining room. with open -Saul’s Addition | Voice ‘which called on the night of the | |help you. his visitor said precisely. 3 - : fireplace. Reception hall and parlor with fireplaces and gas logs. One of the prettiest homes Wrasson's office the next day at 11 and Newark Street A beautiful home with all improvements, 9 large rooms and bath. Exceilent iot. Im- mediate possession. i Price $12,500 | | e ey /a0 Svpotatment "'I e = i 2 = 3 il Hot-water heat, electricity, instantaneous hot-water heater, { i 3 J servants’ room. In order to close estate, price has been set FOR SALE immediate sale. Let us show this to yvou. but -be quick. N in this section. A very well constructed, detached home, with slate roof. 10 large rooms and bath; hot-water heat: electric light; lot 50x150; garage. Immediate possession. (Continued from Yesterday's Star.) 16th St. Heights 14th St. Heights $15,000 $11,000 Eight rooms. two baths. hot- Practically new home of six water heat, electricity. Lot 24 nd bath. Garage. Deep CHAPTER VI | | ONE THOUSAND POUNDS' REWARD]| | | | || o'elock. | i . i But when the morrow came, and his! S - - . ; 9 i i = Price Reduced to $13,500 | Il .o tor was shown - tnts Wrayson's| . by 150" High and beautiful pixtra features. Smail A Wonderfal Home in et lamee Mo aasno s e ifll 1ocation. convenient to car and monthly payments. Excellent bus lines. opportunity for homeseeker i ' {sure about it. Mr. Bentham had not Chevy Chase 1, Square of Connecticut Petworth Avenue This is a real hdme of 8 T Sty Basgeixoomat withilarg e dtiic. detached home, with 7 large T e farge attic- | 1 rooms and bath: latrohe 100150, The -gmum“_' ars heat: electric light; screens, most attractive, with trees, awnings. etc.: hardwood flowers, shrubs, etc floots exccilentiiot. Price $17,000 Pirce $12,000 MOORE & HILL, Inc. 1420-22 H Street N.W. We have homes in all-sections of the city to meet the needs and demands of the discriminating buver. \We would be pieased to go over the proposition with you NOW" “Better Homes for a Better City” JAMES M. CARTER & CO., INC. Main 657-658 1317 New York Ave. N.W. for QUICK SALE! Owner has made great concession in price! Adjoining District line, near Brookland, D. C., 38!j-acre tract. Wonderful view. 10- room house, barn, chicken house and other outbuildings. Country home of the ° late Goodloe. T A practically new. semi- Price Reduced to $9,500 rice keduced to $9, 7 bright rooms. reception hall and bath: new hot-water heating plant, electric lights, and -in excellent condition. Reasonable Terms WALTER A. BROWN + 1400 H Street N.W. Main 1653 THOMAS J. FISHER & COMPANY, INC. 738 15th Street N.W. Main 6830 e PETWORTH HOMES Overlooking Beautiful Soldiers’ Home Grounds ENTIRELY NEW OPERATION INSPECT Used for all sorts of remodeling jobs and in a wide range of new construction, Sheet- e THE LURE OF SPRING AWAKENS AN o be put o Made INTEREST IN PLANS FOR THE SUMMER from rock, it is fire- | = proof, resists both cold YOLR most cherished plan and fondest hope has been a little summer place all your own. some place on the water, not far from the city, and a short motor tri and heat, and can got good roads in all seasons. SR warp,shrink or buckle. But you must see 4120 Third Street N.W. OPEN and LIGHTED DAILY and SUNDAY UNTIL 9 P. M.. ‘o In Saul’s Addition " Within a few hundred yards of the Washington-Annapolis Pike, on South River, a beautiful little bay affords safe anchorage for small craft, fine boating, fishing ! OUR TERMS ARE VERY LIBERAL mfor your- and ideal bathing. Fronting on this bay ¥-acre tracts afford ideal bungalow sites. | & d;‘mm is beat time g \ These South River Park Bungalow Sites are all choice water front locations, and West of 14th Street. Very attractive 2-story brick Take any Ninth street car marked Soldiers’ rightnow. | fllredpem%:x{‘ferlcd on gle‘rms at a ;el‘qsonable pr]ice. isa that yodur entire investment, in- i 1 dwelling, practically new, 7 rooms and 2 baths, hot- Home and get off at Third street. | Okl oo WL Bcome SwithinSyonrfiplantdor fakmodest Sbutia ttractiveiflitle 1 water heat, eleetric lights, concrete porches, double brick Rostlyn stefil & Motor down to South River Park, taking the Washington-Annapolis Pike, turn s in at the sign on right of road half mile this sidg of South River. You will be wel- chent CO. ecomed and shown every courtesy. 216 Woodward Bldg. A aumber of purchasers have erected modest bunga- For Complete Information Apply Main 929. Main 930. lows, 12d athers arv tn overve of construoin, Vit C. H. NEELY & CO. ' l " D. J. DUNIGAN Phone Main 1257 1321 N. Y- Ave- ‘Allan E. Walker & Co. INCORPORATED i 813 15th St. NW. Main 426 South River Park and investigate before all l?' choloe Bld ots ‘Westory g, 14th and F I it Phone Main 4028 ~ \