Evening Star Newspaper, June 20, 1925, Page 23

THE EVENING MUTT AND JEFF—They Call on Buffalo’s Chief Executive. T™He BoYS 1 [ REACHED BUEEALO TODAY ON THEIR TRANS CONTINENTAL TOUR. = MUTT WAS ToLD BY AL, BECKERICH THAT MAYOR FRANK X, SCHWAB TAKkes A GREAT INTEREST IN LookiING AFTER THe WELFARE o ORPHANS IN BUFFALO AAD THAT 6AuE MUTT AN (DEA. NO,NOT YET. T THINK WE CAN GGT THE PRICE oF A FEed ouT ofF MAYOR SCHWAB? Nw wM.KIGMT P T THE MAYOR AND SAY WHAT I ToLd STAR, WASHINGTO! (Copyright, MAYOR SCHWAB, L'AM A PooR LITTLE ORPHAN AND I'M | HUNGRY L wiLL You SLP Mme A Buck? The Most Dangerous Game BY RICHARD CONNELL. pyright. 1025, by P. F. Collier & Son Co.) (Continued from Yesterday's Star.) Automatically Rainsford shook the man’s hand. “I've read your book about hunting snow leopards in Tibet, you see,’ explained the man. “I am Gen. Zaroft.” Rainsford’s first impression was that the man was singularly hand- some; his second was that there was an original, almost bizarre quality about the General's face. He was a tall man past middle age, for his hair was a vivid white; but his thick e) - brows and pointed military mustache were as black as the night from which Rainsford had come. His eyes, too, were black and very bright. ¥e had high cheek bones, & sharp.cut nose, a spare, dark face, the face of a man used to giving orders, the face of an aristocrat. Turning to the giant in uniform, the General made a sign. The giant put away his pistol, saluted, withdrew. “Ivan is an_incredibly strong fel- low,” remarked the General, “but he has' the misfortune to be deat and dumb. A simple fellow, but, I'm afraid, like ali his race, a bit of a savage.” “Is he Russfan?’ “He is a Cossack,” said the General, and his smile showed red lips and pointed teeth. “So am I. “Come,” he said, “‘we shouldn't be chatting here. We can talk later Now you want clothes, food, rest You shall have them. This is a m: restful spot.” Ivan had reappeared, and the Gen- eral spoke to him with lips that moved but gave forth no sound. “Follow Ivan, if you please, Mr. Rainsford,” said the General. “I was about to have my dinner when you came. I'll wait for you. You'll find that my clothes will fit you, I think.” It was to a huge, beam-ceilinged bedroom with a canopled bed big enough for six men that Rainsford followed the silent giant. Ivan laid out an evening suit, and Rainsford, as he put It on, noticed that it came from a London tailor who ordinarily cut and sewed for none below the rank of a duke. The dining room to which Ivan con- ducted him was in many wi markable. There was a magnificence about it: it suggested a baronial hall of feudal times oaken panels, its high ceilings, vast refectory table, where two score men could sit down to eat. About th hall were the mounted heads of ma animals — lions, tigers, elephants, moose, bears. Larger or more per fect specimens Rainsford had never seen. At the great table the General was sitting alone. “You'll have a cocktail. Mr. Rains- ford,” he suggested. The cockta was surpassingly good, and Rainsford noted the table appointments were of the finest—the linen, the crystal, the silver, the china. They were eating borsch, the rich, red soup with whipped cream so dear to Russian palates. Half apologeti cally Gen. Zaroff said, “We do our best to preserve the amenities of civilization here. Please forgive any lapses. We are well off the beater track, yvou know. Do you think the champagne has suffered from its long ocean trip?” “Not in the least.” declared Rains- ford. He was finding the General a most thoughtful and affable host, a true cosmopolite. But there was one trait of the General's that made jolc———lo|———|o|—=lol———|o] A Distinctive Corner Residence (Lot 123 Feet Front) medieval | One of a series of the year’s best short stories. Rainsford uncomfortable. Whenever ke looked up from his plate he found the General studying him, appraising him narrowly. “Perhaps,” said Gen. Zaroff, ‘“you | were surprised that I recognized your name. You see, I read all books on hunting published in English, French and Russian. I have but one passion in my life, Mr. Rainsford, and it is the hunt.” u have some wonderful heads " said Rainsford, as he ate a par- tleularly well cooked filet mignon. “That Cape buffalo is the largest I ever saw.” “Oh, that fellow. Yes, he was a monster."” “Did he charge you?" “Hurled me against a tree," the General. “Fractured my | But I got the brute.” | “I've always thought.” said Rains- ford, ‘t'hat the Cape buffalo is the most dangerous of all big game." For a moment the General did not reply; he was smiling his curious red- lipped smile. Then he said slowly: “No, you are wrong, sir. The Cape buffalo is not the most dangerous big game.” He sipped his wine. “Here is my preserve on this island.” he said in the same slow tone, “I hunt more dangerous game.” Rainsford expressed his surpri: s there big game on this island” The General nodded. “The biggest.” “Really?" “Oh, it isn't here maturally, urse. 1 have to stock the island.” “What u {mported, Gen- eral?” Rainsf The General s “Hunting tigers c some yvears ago. exhausted thelr possibilities, you see. No thrill left in tigers, no real danger. I live for dan- ger, Mr. Rainsford.” The General took from his pocket a gold cigarette case and offered his guest a long black cigarette with a sil- ver tip: it was perfumed and gave off a smell like incense. ““We will have some capital hunting, you and 1" sald the General. “T shall be most glad to have your soclety.” “But what game—" began Rains- ford . | “T'll tell you,” said the General. ou will be amused, 1 know. T think | T may say in all modesty that I have | done a rare thing. 1 have invented a | new sensation. May I pour you an- of port, Mr. Rainsford? < you, General.”” The General filled both glasses, and said: “God makes some men poets. | Some He makes kings, some begga: | Me He made a hunter. M made for the trigger, my He was a very rich man with a quar- ter of a million acres in the Crimea, and he an ardent sportsman. When I was only 5 vears old he gave |me a little gun, specially made in | Moscow for me, to shoot sparrows with. When I shot some of his prize turkeys with it, he did not punish me; he complimented me on my marksmans T killed my first bear in the cau whole life has been one prolonged hunt. T went into the army—it was | expected of noblemen’s sons—and for time commanded a division of Cos- ck cavalry, but my real interest was Iways the hunt. I have hunted every kind of game in every land. It would be impossible for me to tell you how many animals I have killed.” The General puffed at his cigarette. | “After the debacle in Russia I left the country, for it imprudent f said skull. of | an officer of the Czar to stay there. Many noble Russlans lost everything. I, luckily, had invested heavily in American securities, so I shall never have to open a tea room in Monte Carlo or drive a taxi in Paris, Natu- rally, I continued to hunt—grizzlies in vour Rockies, crocodiles in the Ganges, rhinoceroses in East Africa. It was in Africa that the Cape buffalo hit me and laid me up for six months. As soon as I recovered I started for the Amazon to hunt jaguars, for I had heard they were unusually cunning. They weren't.”” The Cossack sighed. “They were no match at all for a hunter with his wits about him, and a high-powered rifle. I was bitterly dlis- appointed. I was lylng in my tent with a splitting headache one night when a terrible thought pushed its way into my mind. Hunting was b ginning to bore me! And huntin; member, had been my life. 1 have heard that in America business men often go to pieces when they gave up tthe business that has been their life.” “Yes, that's so,” sald Rainsford. The General smiled. “T had no wish to go to pieces,” he said. “I must do | something. Now, mine s an ana- Iytical mind, Mr. Rainsford. Doubt- | N.W. ’ Near 4th; 2 excellent brick buildings, 3 stories; 10 rooms and bath, 2 toilets ; hot-air heat; rent- ing for $50.00 per month each; lot 40 ft. wide. Price, $16,000 THOMAS J. FISHER & CO., INC. 738 15th St. N.W. Main 6830 | many closets. clo rervants’ toilet and cold storage room: less that is why I enjoy the problems of the chase.” “No doubt, Gen. Zaroft.” “So,” continued the General, I asked myself why the hunt no longer fascinated me. You are much younger than I am, Mr. Rainsford, and have not hunted as much, but you perhaps can guess the answer.” “What was 1t?" ply this: hunting had ceased to you call ‘a sporting propo- It had become too easy. I always got my quarry. Always. “There is no greater bore than perfec- tion."” The General lit a fresh cigarette. “No animal had a chance with me any more. That is no boast; it is a mathematical certainty. The animal had nothing but his legs and his in- stinct. Instinct is no match for rea- son. When I thought of this it was a tragic moment for me, I can tell you.” Rainsford leaned across the table, absorbed in what his host was saying. “It came to n as an inspiration what I must do,” the General went on. “‘And that was?" The General smiled the quiet smile BARGAIN PRICES ON MODERN HOMES NEAR RHODE ISLAND AVE. 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Off.) of one who has faced an obstacle and surmounted it with success. to invent a new animal to hunt,” he sald. “Not at all,” said the General. never joke about hunting. a new animal bought this 1 and here I do is perfect for my purposes—there are Jjungles with a maze of trails in them, hills, swamps—— “But the animal, Gen. Zaroff? me with the most exciting hunting in the word. with it for an instant. hunt, and I never for I have a quarry with which I can match my wics.” AR AT JUNE 20, 1925. BY BUD FISHER SATURDAY. Trade ; &7 \Si STARTED with & {00, CASH THIS AM. 98.02 ITwo €ceps 0 ovHans - * 97.32 “I bad | his face. explained the General. ‘A new animal? You're joking.” quarry? And the answer was, “I | course: I needed So I house, e {sland I found on to reason. and, built thi y hunting. T! jected Rainsford. “there is one that can.” “But you can't mean—" Ralinsford. “And ‘Oh,” said the General, “it supplies not?"” No other hunting compares very day I bored now, “Why should I not be serious? am speaking of hunting.” “Hunting? what you speak of is murder. grow 1208 Quincy St. N.W. %filIlIlllHIIIIIIIIllmIIIIIIIMIIII"IIIII|I|IIlIIIIIIlIIIl|!||I|IIIIII|II|||I|I|I||I||||';‘ There are six well planned room: tiled bath with built-in tub and ped- estal layatory, open fireplace, beautiful oak floors, double rear porches, brick detachpd garage, screens, awnings, weather-stripping, and many added features. e IOPENSUNDAY AFTER 11 A. M. MAIN 444 SRS Think of Your Children TAKOMA BUNGALOWS REAL VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY " SEE AND BELIEVE COME OUT SUNDAY 8 ARTISTIC BUNGALOWS 4 DIFFERENT PLANS Ready for-Your In.npection If you can appreciate an artistic home: well designed, ‘with first-class materials and fixtures throughout, do not fail to see thess houses at once. Have and seven large rooms (two and four bedrooms), tile bath with built-in tub; open fireplace; a large sleep- ing porch, front porch; attic and large cellar. Every convenience, including hot-water heu Large well graded lots; shade trees. Located near. District, road: Prices are as low Location—4th and Aspen Sts., Qeut of railroad SUNDAY—Take 14th st. cars marked “Takoma Park” to Aspen st. and walk one block west to 4th st.; or 9th st. cars to 4th st. and walk one block south. H. L. THORNTON, Realtor Owner and Builder Office, 6904 4th St. Takoma Park, D. C. OPPOSITE TAKOMA THEA' Office Phone, Adams 5254, H Phi Columbia 49! , A . Home Pho WEEK DAYS PHONE FORngUTO :4 At such Homes—in_ such an attractive location—and at such a Price—as are offered in this group at— 3056-3110 Monroe St. N.E. Rainsford’'s bewilderment showed In “I wanted the ideal animal to hunt,™ So I said: “What are the attributes of an ideal of ‘It must have courage, cun- ning, and, above all, it must be able “But_no animal can reason,” ob- “My dear fellow,” sald the General, gasped “I can't believe you are serious, Gen. Zaroff. This is a grisly joke.” 1 Good God, Gen. Zaroft, REAL ESTATE. The General laughed with entire| “Did not make me condone cold- good nature. He regarded Rainsford | blooded murder,” finished Rainsford quizzically. “I refuse to pelieve that | SHY: 80 modern and clvilized a young man | (Continued in"Tomorrow's Star.) s you seem to be harbors romantic T ideas about the value of human life Surely your experience in the war— France's number of unemployed has dwindled to only 13,000. REAL HOMES Takoma Park LOW Prices 210 Spruce Ave. Well built Six-room Bungalow, like new, two squares from cars and .stores. Best residential section. Level ground. Paved street. Lots of trees. - Gurden. House better built than average. Light base. ment. Full attic. - Oak floors. Hot-water heat. Real fireplace. Owner, ordered to another station, must sell. No more lots like this available In this delightful suburh. Price, $9,500.00—on easy terms. Substantial diseount for owner’s equity In cash. 5 Woodland Avenue _Six-room Colonial, ideal for 1 family. Every city convenience Large porch. Living room across front. Fireplac Hot-water heat. Oak floors. Shady lot. Square to cars and stores. $7,750 for quick sale. We have a large list of Takoma properties for sale May be seen Sunday. Lillie & Hendrick Resident Specialists in Takoma Properties. Corner Carroll and Takoma Ave. Take 14th Street “Takoma’ Car Line or Call Col. 8826. See additional list of Houses under Suburban—For Sale, Sunday Star For Colored GLENDALE No Longer a Subdivision, but a Suburban Town 8 Years Old, That Has Never Stopped Growing New Municipal Improvements Each Year New Homes Always Under Construction Why pay rent in the city for small, crowded. hot rooms when that same money will pav for one of our beautiful homes? The best thing to do i1s to come out and see the town. Bring this ad and come to sec the place on Sunday or any day. Our representative will show you a group of 3 on 44th and Clay streets. 5 rooms, cellar, furnace, elec. light. Price, $4,450. ’ or Two fine new 5-room Homes on Brooks at $3,850; or A group of 6 just starting on Eads at $4,250; t ? or 1 Several others in different parts of the town at different prices, The majority of home owners in Glendale thought just as *you are probably doing. that it takes a lot of money. We con- vinced them differently, and there they are. To Inspect Take H Street car marked District Line, get off at 44th N.E., go south on 44th to Glendale; or motor out the Benning Road to 44th and turn north. Repre- sentative on Premises. William P. Irvin Phone Main 3908 1410 G St. N.W. INSPECTION 1712 Allison-St. NN\W One Block West of 16th DETACHED HOME of pure Colonial type—which has been completely furnished in Colonial period style by the Decorative Dept. of Dulin & Martin. Open for inspection every afternoon and evening, and all day Sunday—and one of the interesting points to visit in Pesley Hreights The Garden Spot of Washington You will be impressed by the wonderful natural beauties of Wesley Heights—and how consistently they are being safeguarded by the development. We have aimed here to so plan that you have the compactness which lightens the bur. dens of ' house-keeping—with ample room for comfortable living. : are ideal; the floors and fixtures are most attrac- tive; the service and heating equipments are of the best—and the lawns are planted with grow- ing shrubbery. Big lots so that you can garden if you like. A wonderfully constructed home of tapestry brick, with interior decorations of Parisian de- sign. Consists of eleven rooms, three baths, com- plete servant’s quarters, billiard room, double brick garage in rear of home. Every Home has been Miller-built—and every Home to be built will be Miller-built. There will be no varying from the standard already set—which safe- guards your invesiment. . Price and terms very tempting Open for inspection every day and Just West of 16th Street evening, including Sunday DESCRIPTION. Center-hall type of unusual charm, solidly built of hol- low tile, with slate roof. It contains 8 rooms and 2 baths; 2-car garage at rear of lot. This corner location, close to Rock Creek Park, can not be surpassed. Also Don’t Fail to Inspect 1719 and 1721 Webster St. N.W. One Block West of 16th Street Prices and Terms Will Surprise You Houses vary in price from $12,500 to $35,000 Office refiresentatfves are a’ways on 'the ground to consult. Motor out Rhode Island Avenue N.E. and turn into Brentwood Road—which will carry you right into Monroe Street at these Homes—or take G Street cars—leaving them at Rhode Island Avenue and Newton Street N.E.—walk a few steps down Newton—taking the first turn to right over foot-bridge. ‘We Invite Your Inspection 04pekvl.hil.y ‘and“Sanday Until 9 P.M. ] "Constructed and for Sale By MAX SUGAR Adams 546 By Bus from Dupont Circle—every hour on, the hour. Or by motor through Mass. Ave. across Wis. Ave. into Cathedral Ave—to Wesley Heights, - W. C. and A. N. Miller , Phoe Realtors Members Operative Builders’ Association of D. O. Open and Lighted Daily Until 9 P.M. Bullt, Owned and For Sale by ~I‘Iarry A. Kite (Incorporated) ; ‘1514 K Street =~ '~ Phone Main 4846 Member Washington Real Nstate Board 1119 Seventeenth St. L-E Breuninger & Sons BUILDERS and REALTORS Colorado Building —— HMain 6140