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| SON OF T BY REX BPACH HE GODS SYNOPSIS . When Lee Ying, a prosperous Chinese merchant of fan Francisco, announces that a son has arrived at his home, only Officer Dunne knows that the child is really a white foundling. Sam Lee at- tends Eastern CoHege and finds a social barrier on accounts of his supposed Chi- nese blood. Several attempts are made to blackmail him and fail, but succeed in getting him expelled: from college. He goes abroad and becomes assistant to Bathurst, English playwright. He meets Alanna Wagner, California heir- ess. They fall in love, but Alanna learns through Alicé Hart, former Eastern stu- dent, that Sam is a_Chinese and publicly horsewhips him. Lege Ying dies. Em- bittered, Sam adopts the ways of the Orient. CHAPTER XXV.--(Cont'd.) Kicker was a stock salesman now and doing well. He was with one of the younger, more aggressive houses on the Street. Fine people! low had to be up and doing every min- ute to make good with a house like that and he was more than making good. But he wasn't too busy to re- member old times, No, sir! The only lasting friendships a man made were the ones of his youth. He and Sam must sec a lot of each other, begin- ning right now. And how was the cld boy, anyhow? Well, well, it certainly wase great to touch his flesh agan. | Not: sometimes ! 80 good, maybe, from the papers said, | where the nourishment is: the publie How was he behaving himself? but why shouldn't-a guy have as much fun as he could afford? And how was his tennis game? . let that drop. it? ern. Now Sam was a big man of affairs! Hct siggity! That certainly was fine, Kick- er ran an admiring gaze over the treasures of Sam's home, and whis- Rich! Living like a potentate! tled, "What a room to throw a go-to-hell "Sound proof Say! 1 party," he exclaimed and too high to jump off. now a bunch of step-ins that would dress this place up like Altman's I dare you." Sam declined the suggestion with a shrug and a smile, He wondered hew much Kicker hoped to borrow. Wade had not come to borrow, how. | ever, he had come to lay an offering A fel-. . . Too bad to' Understand? Well, we've got a sweet Sam had the makings of a champ in him and the chances were he'd have been on the Davis Cup team if he'd followed the game uy. That back-hand of his put blisters on a ball and he had the fighting heart, too. Remember that team match with Princeton? Some match, wasn't Kicker would tell the strabismic world it was a match. And Sam had pulled it out of the fire for old East- upon the altar of that friendship, the memory of which raised a lump in his throat. Sam had been mighty generous to him and Kicker remem- bered it, Yes, cir. He wouldn't be where he was now if Sam hadn't help- ed him over those lean years at East- ern, Good old Eastern! And Kicker was one hombre who never forgot a favor. He wasn't in a position to do anything at the moment but he had something in mind and when a certain deal came off he proposed to pay Sam back a hundred to one. No fooling. All right! All right! They'd say no more about it for the time being. | Kicker rang up several times during the next week and chatted breezily Sam waited. The game amused him. He was not surprised when his old {rind came in person finally, much excited, vaguely mysterious. Wade began his business by stating cryptic- ally that fortunes on the Street were not made by taking chances. No, sir. The little fellows tock chances, but the big insiders always play~d safe. "We handle oil stoeks, mostly, in our shop," he exclaimed, "and when a proposition is better than usual we underwrite it. That's | doesn't get its teeth into the good things until most of the juice is gone. one, Sam, and I've put you in. 1 said I'd blow back n "I never speculate, Kicker." "Exactly. That's where you're smart. 1 wouldn't let you speculate if you wanted to This isn't that kind of a deal: our group never speculates, it just divides profits. I'll tell you how it is; we've got an option on a big acreage in Texas, owned by some non-residents who are drilling a well. At least they think they're drilling it: as a matter of fact, it's down, finish- ed, and they don't know it, The oil is there and the Standard will take the property at a figure that nets us a cool million and a half over our con- tract. The whole thing will be clean- ed up in thirty days. I'm going in {or what I've got and I'm taking this way to square my old account with i| you. You'll get a sure ten to one on your investment. Say, boy, you ought to know I'd die before I'd let you lose." San: was sure this was true. Kicker was indeed a genuine, an unselfish .' friend, but Wall Street was a danger- When You CAN'T 'sure as Kicker claimed-- On file ous playground for an inexperienced investor. Of course if this deal was as other hand-- Doubt a indecision reyed upon Sam, he as or a day h whica to make up his mind, After 1a0re discussion, further explanations, renewed assurances of love and confi- dence, the friends parted, They wrung each other's hands at the door Sam {ed when two Chinese men of yours and they're » laugh, Wade uttered his way towards , but he hal barred his young lows and they stared at him from un- eyes. "Hello! What's this?" "Merely a couple of my servants." "Don't you intend to let me out?" thé®visitor queried in amazement, "I. intend to throw you out." . "What?" "But first I presume I shoulg call up Police: Headquarters," "Now see hi Sam--" 'yrise, You said the well is down" "It is. So help me--" "It has been drilled for thi : months and it's dry. And that opt' . Imaginary! . . You're just what y. a were in college, Kicker, just a cheap grafter imposing on your friends." "You can't have me arrested. You haven't lost any money, have you? All right! What have I done?. I made the eight obeisances of brother- hood and Kicker's voice grew husky, his eyes moistened. Good old Sam! Gee, it was great to be.pals again! And about a party here in this pent- houte. Kicker would guarantee to stage a board-walk beauty parade on a day's rotice, A form-fitting riot that would: have to be seen to be appreciated. They met again on the following afternoon and Sam greeted his caller with an agreeable display of emotion. "It's nice of you to go to all this trouble, und it touches me. Friends Kicker. A man without a Zriend is a brook without a source, a tree with. out a root." "Exactly!" Wade helped himself to a cigar and to the easiest chair in the room. "About this deal: I don't want to rush you, buddy, but it's c'os- ing today." "I was raised on proverbs" Sam continued. "My father used to warn me to guard my heart with the same vigilance as the ramparts of a city. In spite of 'the fact that your face warms me like the sun and your words of affection evoke in me a harmonious ecstasy, I nevertheless felt that I owed it to him to heed his admoni- tions As a matter of filial duty, therefore, I investigated this propo- sition of yours, Kicker." Sam smiled queerly and Wade looked startled. "Yes? Well, I guess you found everything 0.K.?" "On the contrary I found every- thing N.G." "What d'you mean? 1 could have answered any questions. I put you next to this in strictest confidence. Good Lord, I hope you didn't doubt my motives!" "Fortunately for me, I did, and I found them counterfeit, as usual." "As usuall'" The visitor paled and rose to his feet. "That's a nice thing to say to a pal. I don't give a damn what you found out, or think you did. It's boloney- . . Humph! This is a sock on the button, It cures thought it was a good proposition, Sam. Honestly I did. You've got the whole thing wrong, Have a heart, old man. We used to be--" Sam uttered a command to his The latter protested furiousiy, he . struggled, over his shoulder he shoat- ed: "You rotten little skunk! wouldn't--treat a dog like this." In spite of his bulk Wade was half dragged, half carried from the room ang hustled across the entrance hall. 1 i He almost expected to be flung into the elevator shaft, but instead a have been mighty rare in my life, door was opened, Le was urgently propelled through it and a final shove sent him reeling down an iron stairway, With a dislocating jar he fetched up on a landing below, the door above him slammed with a metallic 'clang. Wade was skinned and bruised, the metal floor upon which he sat was painfully corru- gated. . He rose and slunk down from landing to landing, muttering the while. Sam Lee was a yellow dog. There was friendship for you! Serv- with a Chinaman! (To be continued.) ------ To a Child Lovelier than the stars of night Are your roguish eyes to me, As you greet me with delight, And such sweet sincerity, Let your laughter--like a bell-- All my solemn thoughts destroy; And the hurts of life make well By your healing touch of joy. Little arms that elasp me round, To my heart its love renew, And I know that I have found The blossom of my life in you. --W. R. W., Montreal. re ee me of doing favors for a friend." He turned to go but Sam said: "Permit me to tell you exactly what I discovered." "To hell with your discoveries!" Kicker cried angrily. "I ought to take a wallop at you for good luck. I'm not used to insults--" "But you're going to hear a few, just the same. Bah! Don't bluff ard bluster: you're a paper tiger and you A Near Thing Dismal James and his friend were | walking in the park. Suddenly James stopped and nod- i ded to a grey-haired man on a near- | bY seat, | "There's the fellow who swindled me out of five thousand pounds," he told his friend. "Really?" he exclaimed. "Yes," said James, "he wouldn't Tet his daughter marry me." GRAND A BATTLE OF THE ELEMENTS AT CANYON y fel-| ere, § "I know all about that oil enio"- houseboys.and they seized the caller.|. ed a white man right for being pale |: swindler ] '8. : "You're crazy! But rave on, I'm| | leaving you, That's | Preu.dent, Sir Herbert Holt, ta Vice-President and General 2 é on, were Manager, Mr. M, nessed many depressions during the course of the last fitty years and I see nothing in this one which weakens my faith in this country." The tone of both addresses was one of quiet optimism, exemplified by Mr. Wilson's remark, "While I do not wish to voice any prediction as to the date of business recovery, it will be very disappointing if an im- provement does not take place dur- ing 1932. The leaders of politics and finance in the principal coun- tries are capable of bringing this about and the indictment against any who bleck the way will be severe. indeed," The President pointed out that with quoted values of most securities well under their intrinsic 'worth, improvement could be expected as and when measures were taken which would result in a real return of confidence in the United States. Earlier in his re- marks he had referred to the splen- did record of the Canadian banking system during a time when disor- ganization in finance was accen- tuating the depression in many other countries, He expressed the opinion that the relatively satisfac. tory position of Canada could be at- tributed in no small degree to the stability of our banking organiza: tion and the way in which industry had been supported. : Before moving the adoption of the report Sir Herbert referred with profound regret to the death of Mr, Neill, after a lifetime spent in the service of the bank. "In his passing the bank haw lost a wise councillor, his assoeiates a loyal friend, and Canada an eminent; banker and' distinguished citizen." After dealing briefly with the situation. in agriculture and the principal manufacturing industries, Sir Herbert referred' to the plans which are under way for a consoli- dation of the principal newsprint companies in Eastern Canada, and: expressed the opinion that the de-' velopment though difficult of ac- complishment was a constructive one and highly desirable it Canada was to continue to maintain the supremacy to which she is entitled by reason of her natural advantages. Railways The appointment of a railway commission was mentioned with ap- proval and the belief expressed that such a commission should be cap- able of bringing in reecommenda- tions which would in large measure solve the present very.serious situa- | tion caused by uneconomic competi- tion and duplication of services, | The President stated "Savings to the country of from $60/75,000,000 a year are possible and this without and | 22, Ty pos! on and we are justified in looking ture with confidence." General Manager's Address Mr. M. W. Wilson, Vice-President and General Manager, stated that maintenance of the Bank's assets at a figure as high as $825,000,000 reflected not only the conservation of existing business but also the acquisition of new and desirable connections. He referred to the substantial over-subscription of the Dominion of Canada National Ser- vice Loan as an achievement of which our government and Cana- dians generally may well be proud. Strong Liquid Position Maintained The liquid position of the bank was maintained at substantially the same ratio as a year ago, quickly realizable assets being more than 48% of liabilities to the public. In" "| referring to the enviable record of the Canadian banking system dure ing the period of world depression, Mr, Wilson said: "Once again the ability of the Canadian banking sys- tem to take care of the needs of the country has been clearly demon- strated. The type of organization under which they operate enables our banks to take a broad view of the transactions that come before them: and I think it will be admitted that the disposition, has been to deal with problems in a sympathetic and constructive manner." Business in Other Countries "Entirely satisfactory," were the words used in describing the bank's experience during the last year in the foreign countries where it operates. Mr. Wilson pointed out that the Bank's foreign branches have never been allowed to expose themselves to risk of loss through exchange fluctuations and as a result their experience during the last year had been entirely satisfactory. Commodity Levels The General Manager expressed the opinion that the restoration of commedity price levels to the basis of 1924-1928 was essential to a real ly satisfactory recovery in world business. He made favourable re- ference to the anti-deflation mea- sures now being considered by the United States Congress and felt that they justified the hope that corrective forces would soon be at work in. that country. Business Psychology "As the depression continues the factor of business psychology is one of constantly increasing import- ance," Mn Wilson declared, Dis- trust and Jack of confidence are largely responsible for the extremes to which world business has gone. impairment of service to the pub- He indicated that we in Canada had Imperial Conference Pointing out that as long as other lie." nations raise intolerable tariff bar-! riers against British Empire goods it is necessary that the different parts of-the Empire should protect themselves by concerted action, he expressed hope in the results of the Imperial Conference to be held in Ottawa, provided careful analysis and close study produced.a scien: tific tariff structure which would stimulate reciprocal Empire trade without handicapping home indus- Ty. i Publi: Finance The success of the National Ser vice Loan was referred to as a not- able achievement. He stressed th. formed | "While been particularly fortunate in this respect and said, "Confidence in our country and in our ability to solve the problems that present them- selves is above the average and in my opinion is amply justified by our pakt record and future prospects," Lack of international confidence was the main obstacle in the way to world-wide business recovery. Mr. Wilson went on to express the opinion that confidence could be re- stored by co-operation between the leaders of politics and finance in the principal countries. Signs are not lacking that progress may be made along these lines and this the basis for his statement, 1 do not wish to venture any predictiop as to the date of business fact that both internal and exter © Tecovery, it will be very disappoint- achie' ing together and prising the glass up in concert, while keeping a perilous hold on the vertical glass sides of theld cage. ; : Most people have seen the spectacld ot a diminutive spider carrying off & huge bluebottle three times its size what some of the insects have beem observed to accomplish. A famous nae turalist, walking beside a dyke, saw] a large black wolf-spider in the ditchs Landing the Catch Stopping to investigate, he found that the spider had been fishing and had caught a "bite." The fish was not a big one, but it was certainly eight times the weight 6¢ its captor, whosq tangs were fixed in the dorsal fin, The fish was vainly struggling if order to pull the spider under water, but failing. The spider got its back legs on the bank and, with a better purchase, began to haul its prize te land. 'This it succeeded in doing after a struggle lasting fifteen minutes, Another spider, only the size, so fa® as its abdomen went, of a good-sized pea, was observed to have caught in her web one morning a young mouse an 'nch and a half long. She spent three hours winding a cable about its tail, and then began actually holsting her victim into the air. By evening she had succeeded. The mouse was completely clear of the ground! The spiders which escaped and werg recaptured at 'he Zoo come from Cey» lon, webs of prodigious size, the central net being five feet in diameter, with guy-ropes ten or twelve feet long, Their jaws are as powerful as a bird's beak, but the insects are not venoms ous. Birds as big as larks are oftem quently share the sams fate. It is really lucky for us that the average spider is so small. A gland specimen would be a very ugly cuse tomer to tackle.--~"Answers" (Lome don). Artificial Sunlight For Zoo Inmates It bas now been discovered that cap- tive animals suffer from the lack of ultra-violet light, especially those nae tive to tropic lands. The Highland Park Zoo at Pittsburgh, according to a recent anfiouncement, plan to install "sun" lamps. The Westinghouse Company has of- fered to install these ultra-violet ray lamps in the cages where the animals are in the worst condition, and con duct studies without charge to the city as quoted in a press bulletin is sued by the company. "Previous ex- periments in zoos by this company have shown that animals will gain in health and vigor after treatment from these new lamps and it has been de- cided that Pittsburgh should have the !benefits of any further experiments in this line" We read further: "Westinghouse Lamp executives ine tend to install the lamps within a few days, and go bring Africa, or its equive alent, in sunshine, back to the lions, = "In the zoos of London, where--in addition to the confinement in cages-- the animals do not get natural day- this by works into its den; but this.is a small feat to} Up in the mountains they spin caught in their webs, and lizards free * nal ing if an improvement does mot revenne had been reduced by the QUIT Fatigue is the signal to rest. Obey it if you can. When you can't, keep cool and carry-on in comfort. Aspirin was meant for just such times, for it insures your comfort. Freedom fron those pains that nag at nerves and wear you down. One tablet will block that threatening headache while it is still just a threat. Take two or three tablets when you've caught a cold, and that's usually the end of it. Carry Aspirin tablets when you travel. Have some at home and keep some at the office. Like an t secretary, they will often "save the day" and spare you many uncomfortable, unproductive hours. Aspirin i ess, 80 keep it it in mind, and use it. HH ed in the proven tions, a grumb! tooth to those / 08! airs can afford to the score and more of uses = man as he caught this the Grand Canyon of Arizona. AE within the inf ORTUNATE, indeed, the traveler who stood Tat Grand Canyon glows under Canyon rims, as it must do at any eleva : is; then te itor may ines fneye Gd Shek Wh fl No 'beside the camera dramatic winter battle of the elements in nen credible and decline in the activity of trade and, that excessive expenditures by gov- ernments and municipalities had' placed a heavy burden of interest' payments on the people. "There never was a time In our history when it was so necessary to avold Sxirvagante ot every kind, and governments, Federal, Provincial and Municipal, should follow. the splendid example set by the British National Government in reducing the_cost: of administration and Hal- bu Closing his remarks Sir Herbert said in part: "It has been said that it is darkest just before the dawn, and in previous. depressions condi- tions have seemed most discour: ing at a time when Improvement had already set in, The violence of the depression must of itself tend to produce a strong reaction. It may; well be that the gold countries are take place during 1932." Mr. Wilson pointeq out in vigor- ous terms that we must not get into the frame of mind in which we think of losses as pertaining to all business activities. The majority are holding their own, he declared, and while reduced earnings for the time being may be inevitable, we should be gratified that in this period of transition a great majority of our Canadian concerns are more than covering operating expenses and our agricultural population is staying on the land and maintaining 'the acreage under cultivation, Clos- ing on a note of optimism, Mr. Wil- son said, "There are signs of stabi- lization in a number of dirc-iions, our physical assets are being kept intact and, with reasonable econ- omy and hard work, we shall find that Canada will be one of the first countries to feel the good results : of business recovery." who empties all the boxes every time Se trary pastes and puts 1 etter on a tramcar that General Post Office. stands an ¥ Here: light radiation on account of the high percentage of foggy days, it was found that certain reptiles, particularly the big lizards would refuse to eat at all, It is reported that when such animals were exposed to ultra-violet radiations, they developed a real appetite, and apparently were on the road to good health and a prime old age. In a zoo {in San Francisco, after some ultras violet lamps were installed, there was tion of the life of a rare leopard, and an improvement in the bones and the | [pep of some of the other big cats. Just how much ultra-violet light is neces sary is a problem that will probably be solved through studies that will be i made in Pittsburgh." En Canada's Northland ' "airplane 'are bringing = about very definite evidence of the preservas appearance of the fur and the general vidence Journal: The radio and them fs p changes in Canada's Far North that.