Evening Star Newspaper, November 7, 1925, Page 27

The Double Cross" BY A. E. THOMAS. . A Mystery Story of Dramatic Power. Coprright, 1025. by Dodd. Mead & Co. Frank, I want you to fetch that | machine ‘here, if “you please—you es—oh, she told me how you had | know the one I mean.” defended me.” Wilson looked at him an_instant With a gesture, allowed hard before he said, ed his own vell, s and went out. other continued terman made a herofc effort to S . old man—thanks. I knew growing uneasiness. lways depend upon you s, a_radio?” he said. b t his hand aff You'll see in oment.” houlder. Because if it is,” continued Water- now—help yourself to the port—t an, “I'm off! I'm fed up on radios. | back to that afternoon in the offic victrolas, mah-jong—so far| moment-——" concerned, they're all out.”” * smiled it's not a well, I suppose we might all it a sort of accounting machine. d our old office.” “I wish you'd __ Accounting hine—accounting— {m-| Waterman somehow disltked that f| word. “Didn’t know we had ‘any ac- vy and | counting machines,” -he ohserved. i n. “Rollin, r| “Well" returned the other, ‘“‘we Frank Wilson, who used to be with | had this one, and I rather think you'l us in the officc recognize it.” - At this moment Wilson reappeared. s hands he carried the audiphone. + it here, Frank,” commanded indicating the- desk, Twenty-six.) Waterman depre enerosity, and the the desk and After a moment | behind the desk swun; walked to Pressed a button. the little doc of course n fixed his eyes upon him— ou sure, sir?” Stanley obs: e . quite, quite,” said Stanley, trepldatfon o a his heart smote him for the little| man lety, but he went on Im di with himself. 'COTTAGE CITY Attractive New 4 and 5 Room Bungalows ' $250 Cash, $49.50 Monthly | ng All Interest and Principal % built-in medicine cabinet: laundry eas 3 Wilson had another brief struggle He opened his mouth Fa and stores. ir rooms, but % all interest They are simply ) moi ble surprises. cars and get off at mecond stop heyond o bl into Cottage City and ask for our at 15th and H sts. n.e. or drive out Baltimore ' CHAS. M. LIGHTBOWN Office No. 4 Decatur St., Cottage City, Md. : { DAYS 9 AM. TO 5 P.M. ; door behind him. THE EVENING to speak again, then shut it with & snap dnd slowly went out, clusing the [all AR, WASHINGTON, But he was not wanting in courage— ght, let it come! 'You see,” went on Stanley, easily, “this thing stood on my desk in the office the last day I was there and I had it sent down here that night. 1 had been dictating and—er—by the u never used one, did you “What the devil's the r with the fellow?" demanded terman. Look’s as if he'd seen a ghost!" “Perhaps he has—I told you the house 1s full of them." biie Waterman shook himselt slightly, as | RS If to get rid of an uncomfortable gar- ment. He rose and walked o the desk. ‘“Accounting machine? Why, it‘!‘ nothing but an audiphone.” Three of the largest industries in oIt looks like one.” agreed Stanley, | the city of Plqua, Ohio, are headed but before we're through with it I|by women. The three concerns, think you'll admit that it has some-| which together employ about 2,000 thing to do with accounting. Another | workers, are engaged in the manu- cigar, Rollin?" facture of wool blankets, ofl machin. Waterman shook his head. His un.|ery and stone-marble products. Their easiness now amounted to a certainty | combined valuation is estimated at —there was something behind all this! $12,000.000 (Continued in Tomorrow's Star) 3 e Ready for Rental! The Coolidge One room, dressing room, with Murphy wall bed, kitchen and bath. $45 and $50 per Mo. Two rooms—with kitchen and bath. $55 to $67.50 per 0. Three rooms—with kitchen and bath. $75 per Mo. FIREPROOF BUILDING Garages are avallable directly in the rear at $8 per month. pen for inspection and reservations all day Sun- day—agent will be in attendance. Or engagement can be made at our office by phone up to 9 p.m. CKEEVER> DEAL WITH A REALTOR Maximal 1415 K St Main 4752 These Modern Homes —in the most rapidly growing section of CHEVY CHASE, where property enhances in value daily, are semi-detached stucco; 6 large, light rooms, tile bath and shower, sleeping porch, built-in garage, open fireplace, hot-water heat, all modern improve- 511,500 Priced As Low as Drive out Conn. Ave. to Military Road, then left on Military Road to 42d Street Terms to Suit Purchaser IS Houses Open for Your Inspection Hall, Yates & McGinniss Const. Co. 222226 Investment Bldg. Main 4585 One of the Prettiest Homes in Saul’s Addition. Open Sunday Afternoon for Inspection 1215 Farragut St. N.W. This is a beautiful detached two-story and attic house containing 8 large, bright and airy rooms (4 bedrooms), 2 splendid tile baths, open fireplace, hardwood floors, inclosed hot-water heat, electricity, floored attic, front and rear por On large lot, with hedges and other plant- ing. Perfect condition. Close to two car lines and busses, school, etc. This propértycan be sold on'moderate terms. slecping porc and Invite Santa Claus to make glad the hearts of the kiddies Christmas morning in a MANOR PARK $7,450 to $11,500 =l i P 56050 | HOW TO REACH PROPERTY Fourteenth reet car line marked “Takoma,” get off at Third and Quackenbos; or drive our Georgia Avenue to Rittenhouse Street, and east to Third, then south to Quackenbos. Open and Lighted Daily and Sunday »‘ /_‘m*_ N Until 9 PM. TERRELL & LITTLE, Inec. 1206 18th St. N.W. Main 3285 Evening Phones—Col. 6832-J; Adams 3215.W Discriminating, Cultured People Will Buy This Home in Chevy Chase, Md. On Lenox Street West of Cedar Parkway Stucco Over Hollow Tile, a Red Tile Roof and Steel Casement Windows Accentuate SPANISH CLARITY This six-room home has two baths (one with shower), a lavatory, & bullt-in garage, breakfast nook and a large terrace that ‘overlooks the golf course of the Chevy Chase Club, We have no hesitancy in offering this home to those who demand the unusual. SEE THIS, HOME ALL ‘DAY SUNDAY TO REACH: Drive out Connecticut Ave., turn left’ ' into Lenox Street and thence to Cedar Parkway. NON- & LUCH 713 14th Street 'N.vfifdm" G Main 2345 D, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1925. * They Reflect on Your Home— W]NDOW SHADES that have grown shabby- looking through usage reflect on the neat- ness and individual attention you give your home. When they reach this stage—new shades are the next step to take. We make shades to measure, in any size or color you want. Factory prices save you money. Main 4874 Mpin 8552 830 13th St. N.W. Phones . STOKES SAMMONK, Proprietor Sherman Circle Homes The most rapidly developing section of the city Inspection of these Homes will convince you of the real value offered New Section; High Elevation; Refined Neighbors Sample House—4829 Kansas Ave. Overlooking Sherman Circle Open Daily and Sunday Until 9 P.M. DESCRIPTION Theae homes are 20 feet wide and 32 feet deep, with double 10-ft. rear porches. They are carefully planned and bullt of the finest material obtainable. Large, well-proportioned rooms, a kitchen that will delizht any woman, tile bath with bulit-in tub and er, pedestal stand. ample closet space, floor plugs in all rooms, coat closet downstairs, side lighting fixtures, hot-water heat, electric lights, Pittsburg instantaneous water heater. To inspect: Drive out Georgia Ave. to Decatur St. N.W,, then cast 3 blocks to Kansas Ave. and sgmple house. * NEW CORNER REAL ESTATE. ' §500 Cash REASONABLE MONTHLY PAYMENTS 2322 Minnesota Avenue S.E. THE ONLY ONE LEFT. 7 SOLD. LExcellent workmanship and materfals. All-brick construction. 8ix large rooms and full-tiled bath. Cellar and hot-water heat. Hand- some electric fixtures. Porch front and two-story rear porch. Built-in garage. Open for Your Inspection Lighted Evenings Property located just one square trom Pa. Ave. Take Pa. Ave. S.E. Capital Traction Cars, CHARLES J. GARNER 617 Quincy Street N.W. Adams 2405 See It Today or Sunday Mass. Ave.r li’ax;ky 3409 FULTON ST. N.W. Situated in the Most Beautiful Section of the Park, One Square From Mass. Ave. Overlooking Rock Creek Park DESCRIPTION 11 rooms, 4 baths, center hall. Tapestry brick construction. garage -to match house. Oak floors throughout house. Third floor finished complete, with tiled bath. Interior walls tinted with four coats oil paint, worked out in a unique color scheme Entire house lighted with Cephus Rogers silver fixtures. Extra large porcelain-lined Seeger refrig- erator. Metal weather strips throughout and cop- per screened. 2-car t Open Daily for Inspection KULDELL BROS. OWNERS AND BUILDERS 3615 Davis St. N.W. Phone Cleve. 2326 Shapiro-Katz Company | REALTORS_BUILDERS ———— 1416 K Street N.W. Main 9111 DEAL WITH A REALTOR Here’s a Case of Must The owner of this snug Bungalow 4302 Leland Street Chevy Chase, Md. has been ordered away from Washington and MUST dispose of it at once. That's why the price has been Reduced to $8,150 Most tempting terms will be arranged It’s one of the e;nient and most cm'nnlele Homes in Leland—and Leland is that section of. Chevy Chase just beyond Bradley Lane. Wonderfully well planned; exceptionally well ap- pointed—and being the owner’s home has had con- stant good care. ‘The rooms are spacious and well planned. The bath modernly equipped—and finish throughout in every detail is above the average—while the grounds surrounding "are shrub-grown and most attractive. You couldn’t hope to build its equal at anything like the price. . B, Open for inspectfon from noom:‘until dark on Sunday. - Or, phone us at any time up to 8 P.M. Just a short block off Wisconsin Avenue—at Leland St. CKEEVER{GOSC., 1415 K Street Deal With a Reslter ** Main 4752 The Most Unique Community in Washington is Wesley Beights A virgin forest in the heart of the National Capi- tal has been evolved into the “Garden Spot of Wash- ington”—with handsome homes of variedly attractive designs—all Miller-built—with all that Miller-built implies in character and quality—and protection of investment value. ‘Two Millions in Homes—uwith a selection available at prices up to $70,000 Motor out Massachusetts Avenue across Wisconsin _ Avenue, into Cathedral Avenue— Or, take Wesley Heights Bus—at 20th and P Streets. W. C. and A. N. Miller Realtors 1119 17th St. Main 1790 Another Miller-Built Community Homes of English type—creating an English en- vironment—and distinctiveness of character. They are cozy Homes—big rooms, conveniently planned, and equipped with the features that make Miller-built Homes popular. Six and eight rooms and bath, open fireplaces; hardwood floors. cedar-lined closets: elaborate light- ing fixtures; economical heating plants: front lawns with shrubbery, and deep back yards. 812,950 and 813,500 Terms budgeted to your comvemience. Open aftermoon and evening and all day Sunday Just north of Cleveland Park — at ‘Wisconsin Avenue and Van Ness Street. W. C. and A. N. Miller Realtors 1119 17th St A Main 1790 Cleveland Park Home 3601 Porter Street On the high point of Cleveland Park—a charming Home of eight rooms—four bedrooms and two baths. * When you inspéct—please do so critically—for it has been built and finished with one idea, to make it a complete Home in every respect. Handsome wood- work; artistic lighting fixtures; built-in bath fixtures, bathtub and shower—abundance of closets. A splendid neighborhood—largely dominated by Miller-built Homes. Price, $]16,950—with terms Open afternoons and all day Sunday Motor up Porter Street from Connecticut Avenue —or . down Porter from Wisconsin Avenue. W. C. and A. N. Miller Realtors 1119 17th Street Main 1790 T