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--_-- a rr ---- Pithy Anec Of the Famous How a shortage of acetone -- un essentivj clement ir. the manufacture ~ of cordite--in the early days of the ~ World Wai, and the 1 rofessry Weiz discovery by ; wasnn of a process by a hich it could be preduced from n.aize, led up to the famous Balfour tleclaration which became the charter of the Zionist movement, is related by Mr. Lloyd George. Meeting 'the tate C, P. Scott, editor of the *'Man- chester Guardian, one day, Lloyd George ~-- tlen Minister of Muni. tions--mentioned to him the acetone problem adding that he was on the wwkout for a resourceful chemist who would help nim to solve it. "There Is a very remarkable pro- fessor of chemistry in the University Manchester," said Scott. "His Weizmam," J 'assor hat the official courtesies due his posi- tion." ; + ov ; "There must be some mistake," Powell protested. "If the Governor had sailed for Europe 1 certainiy should have been informed of the fact by my paper." (Powell was rep- resenting the old **New York World.") "There is no mistake," he was as- sured. and a list of passengers, wired from Bordeaux, was produced. ""] ran my eye down -the paper, chuckles Powell, "'Then-1 recognized the cause of the Freuchman's per- turbation, for half-way down . the ast 1 saw the name 'Gouverveur Mor ris de New York." Cut it took Powell a quarcer.of an hour 'u ~on.ince the puzzled French, man that Mr, Gouverneur Morris, the novelist and- war. correspondent, did not rank a guard of honor and a gubernatorial salute, - 2 * » » ; The passing of Augustine Birrell, noted author, statesman, and wit, re- calls a story of his early days at the bar when he accepted a brief marked "Fifteen shillings" ($3). The same evening he was arraigned before an 'mpromptu court at the bar 'mess and * of unprofessional conduct for low a fee. His defence, ~med satisfactory, was * could not be called -asmuch' as he had 'ient had! "ince among 'hen Chief a stormy 'xposed ning ---- of SYNOPSIS, Jean Graham and her brother Enian stay on the Riviera with Geoffrey Win- ton -and his wifé, Doreen, .who leaas Euan on to gamble at the Casino. Jrun coaxes him o to Paris, On the road to Paris Tear nds a string of pearls in Euan's pocket. Hg snatches the case from her and the car crashes. The ac- cident is discovered by erry Grant whom Jean had met. back to his hostess, Helen Gorst. Upon learning of Euan's disappearance Doreen behaves in a strange manner, AM. 1s vaux, French {nspéctor, investigat:s tre case, Jean is told of Kuan's disap- pearance, Geoffrey Winton tells Helen that his wife's pearls are missing, ki- vaux confronts Jean with this as the reason for Euan's disrppearance, Rivaux gave the girl a long look, then moved ncarer to her: '"Mademoi- selle, I must ask you a few ques- tions." . Jean flung a hind of appeal at Helen, then sank aesignedly into a chair. Grant, however, came forward ard rather peremptorily addressed the representative of the Surete, "Look here," he b,gan. "Yes, ges, Monsieur," Rivaux éh- deavoured to wave him aside. Grant, however, returned to the attack. "It's all very well; you've worried Miss Graham quite enough, and noth- ing to show for it either." Clasping his hands behind his back, Rivaux glared up at the Scotsman. "Has Mees Gra'am something to hide?" "Of course not." "Phen it will be'u good thing for if she will not refuse to answer. "What d'you mean by saying 'good for her' like that?" jerked Grant, tru- culently, Since his talk with Jean that morning in the olive grove he felt more than ever that she was the only girl in life for him, and he de-| tested the Frenchman for plaguing her with his eternal questions. Besides, he fancied that there was a kind of smug . threatingness about Rivaux which he much resented, especially as it intensified the sense of his own im- _potence. Helen, - however, whilst agreeing with him, signalled to him to be quiet, "Go on, M. Rivaux," she said. -Jean sat forward on her chair, wait- ing. She felt rather cold, and was aware of a horrible sensation-in the of her stomach. 'ng, his attention upon her, Ri- gan' 'iselle red when the "len. Supposing I was February--the day 1 Monsieur her *almiers, over * «ay noth- rant Jerry takes her least leave him alone." . "I've told you, it's my business." " "Monsieur had lost much . money, very much money------" yi Caping to her feet, Jean glared at ivaux from a white, angry face, "Please leave my brother's name out of this. f he's d-dead, you: might at Her voice trailed away to a 'sob which she sought to control, Grant turned from the window and went over to her. "Miss "Graham, it's' a damned shame," he blurted out. "I wouldn't put up with it." Ha stood there, his liands twitching with the desire to take and comfort her, But Jean turn- ed away and stood with her back to them and her elbows on the mantel- piece, supporting her head on her hands. ; Helen's heart went cold within her as she looked at Rivaux's obstinate little face. There was something she could not define in it, a self-satisfac- tion and also perhaps a threat which filled her with a vague apprehension. "IT say, Rivaux, can't you see that Miss Graham "No, no, it's all right," Jean inter- rupted, pulling herself together and facing them once more. "Go on,~M. Rivaux." "Good. Mademoiselle is sensible," he smiled. "So, Mees Gra'am, on the morning you left Monte Carlo. you called at the Hotel de Paris, Why?" "My brother wished to see Baron de Laurier." 4 "And you? Did you see the Baron? No? And what did you do?" "I--I went to the post office," Jean said wearily. "To send off a small parcel." "How do you know?" gasped the girl, "I know everything," grinned Ri- vaux. "Now tell me wa was in that little box." "Some coral beads I was sending to a child in Scotland." "Where did you buy them? At what shop?" "1 didn't buy them. for ages." #Qho!" the Frenchman oailnnet: "And suddenly you felt you must give away these corals to a child?" I've 'had them "Yes, -It was her birthday." = "Sucks for you," muttered Grant viciously. : "Oui, Monsieur? You wish to. speak?" Rivaux looked at him bland- ly. "No. Graham enough questions cay, though. oo The other ¥miied. "Nearly. There is 'just something else. Mademoiselle went into Mrs. Winton's room twice on the morning that she left, Why?" Again Jean was astonished at the ent of Rivaux's knowledge, but she "ered quietly: say good-bye to my hostess. + time 1 went in she was in room beyond, and the 'maid I waited awhile, then call- would come back later." e pearls were on the tan'2, rot?" 5 something in the manrer sn which made Jean hesi- "inctive sense of danger | t walking in the dark 1--1 don't think so," she I think you've asked : 'Miss for one wa long look, 'then before le bon "know anything, | .nk is Washed Off . Winton?" J. nor thougit "ig "No!" She "I this was who was 1e should - "houlders 1, but--|° vthing -good rords ghe 5 fa- he B 0 vi i reread _ Btriking indications of the 1mproye ment that has occurred in world wide {rade, 88 well as of the steady galn In many industries 40 Cauvada, were Among the outstanding features of the} dresses 'submitted at the annual meeting of the Bank of areal Sir Charles Gordon, 'the president, | m in the address to shareholders, stated that practically the world over trade was better than a year ago, and thal in Canada, for the better part of the year, definite improvement in business bad been going un. - Canadas external commerce had also grown in volume. Sir Charles also bad a cheerful word regarding improved conditions in Great Hritain, Fhe country's faith in sjmple, well proved methods had once more been justified; with the result that Bri tain's credit stood as high as ever, and London_ bad regained her position as the financial centre 'of the world. Royal Commission on Banking In regard to the question ot estab lishing 'a'central bank in Canada, Sir Charles pointed out that two members of the Royal Commission were Cana. dians thoroughly versed tu-the bupk- ing and ecouomic couditious of this country. These two members are pot in accord with the rest of ne Com: mission in their findings. He drew al: tention to the cost of uperatiug such an institution aud the provuvuity that the bank would always be under the control of a "political party and there tore subject to political influence, The history of the Federal Reserve and: : Definite Improvement in Trade of Cs BANK OF HONTRERL ANNUAL MEETING Recons inance Corporation in the United st tes shows bow little the elimination pf Aiciesl influence can be relled.u ¢ sald. . Bank In 8 ion - Mr. Jackson Dodds, Joint Gonsiay Im nager, reviewing the anuual t of the b | : a SL fea sal - the liquid assets gregptad ities £1 12501 a or 71.16% of t le. t special interest was the an pouncement that the bank now bas over one million deposit sscounis in Canada. in summing up, Mr, Dodds said: "Natural correctives are working to ward world recovery, but many arth ficial barriers still impede Progress kkconomic and tinaucial - disruption pave been brought aboul to wo smah extent by the 'operations of Central | Banks under political iutiuence, by ox cessive larflfs aud quolas, by exagger ated nationalism pordering on ancient tribalism, the stoppage of (ree migra tion of 'peoples, distrust and selfish pess, by impatience, &.1083 of individ ualisin ou the part of citizens ano their surrender . of: independence in many former demycratic countries. "ln contrast, Canada is fortuuately circymstanced in that It 1s a young country, with an abundance ot nature's gifts, with' a hardy people, sell- reliant and tree of traditional vatreds,. and with an inspiring: past and 2 boundless utore" : Ss -- -TTTe a rat, and. there were few shovel plages into which rate could not eat. It ter- rified her, too, but he knew so much about. her, What might he not know about Euan?. : (To be continued.) "The King's Mail ~ Goes T Through" Hudson Hope, PO Facing. death a score of times, King Gething and Frank Taylor are back 'in Hudson Hope, proud that'the King's mail "has gone through." For six weeks the pair of mall car: riers battled the elements over a 260, mile route and experienced the worst trip Gething could remémber in his five years of carrying mall in ihe Far Northern area, Hudson: Hope lies 175 lied north ot Prince George. The two. carriers left Prince George on October 1%, and when they reached Finlay Forks, YU miles northwest, they found the Fin- lay River unsafe for boat travel. They: abandoned the boat and yith 60 pounds of fist class mail ploddéd over an unused Indian' trail on foot 46 miles to the end of their route, Fort Graeme. Their supply of dried moose meat gave out. The weather became more severe, and they made snowshoes Of willow trees and cord. They were without food of any kind on the last 1ap of the route to Fort Graeme, Weak: ened, they were put on a soup dlet at Fort Graeme before starting the 125. mile journey back. They attempted to run down the Finlay River in a borrowed boat when making the return trip. They encoun tered Ice jams and made 20. portages, J. 'one of them five miles long. Then, be fore they could make the last run to Hudson Hope, they had to haul their boat '20 miles on skis to the open water of the Peace River, PEE NS -- Ou 'Phone Books Roanoke, Va, -- Old telephone di- cectories now take a_ chemical bath and emerge to be purified sto a high- er grade ot white paper, suitable for' newspapers, and even for billets doux. The conversation was described to the American Institute of Chemica' Engineers by 8. D. Wells, Appleton, | Wis, paper expert. It is the first big commercial step aiming at alti- mately wasking the printer's ink off all discarded - paper. = [Public Health Norse "Tells of Her Work Serves Area to to West of Lake 'Manitoba Where Struggle for Living is Hard How a. public health nurse carries on where her district coers a large slice of unorganized territory, . pooriy served by roads, and with few hab- tations where she can spend the night, :s revealed in reports sent by Miss N. W. Anderson to pulic health head: quarters at the Legislative buildings. Winnipeg. . Miss Anderson is a slight woman ot medium height, one of the quietly officient kind who loves her work. She serves thz area to the west of Lake Manitoba. where the struygle-is hard tu: gain a living from the. soil, and where the few settlements. are linked by roads that are scaicely more tnan trails. - During the past autuan she slept at night in her car. and got her own meals in the open air. She is on the go constantly, bringing the message of, health and hygient to "ural schools and to-mothers in many wolated homes, To quote from her reports to her superior, Miss E. As Russell, of how she eats and sleeps out on the byways: "Used some two by four boards tw cover hollow part of back seat and nad a small cot mattress to put over all. This gave me the full length ot car and halt the width for sleeping. tor blinds | used heavy brown paper, wwering the winlow to insert it and then rolling it up again Always locked myself in at night, and lower- od the winduws as necessary for fresh 'air, "My eatables were kept in covered cans or sealers in a wooden box--also my dishes which were as few as pos sible--frying pan, sauce dish ~ (used for kettle and also for cooking vegeta ses), coffee pot, tea pot and basin. My stove was a -twu- -burner gasoline camp stove, which: folds up like a small suitcase. It is not necessary to du a lot of cooking daring mild wea- ther, when green vegetables and fresh fruit can be obtained, except to ouil kettle for tea or coffee, ade breakfast 1 filled thermos bottle for my lunch, which consisted of hut drink and sandwich at noon. "Found have'the car rather crowd: ad for wasuing ang dressing, bat could doit. If 1 were carryin hig way for a .ongei period o Pi would like small tent for dressing: coum. Many people might not enjoy this, but a cup of tea, some = sliced temato and bread and butter outdoo:e |is a feast to me compared to any meal indoors--because 1 like camping. "The roads I cover are all bad, full ot stones often hidaen by grass, also stumps and deep ruts made in mud that is hardened like rock. I have to drive on intermediate as 1 can't go s:0w enough on high without stalling the car, It wracks the car terrioly and of course tires one one badly. If [ had to back to a stopping place or centre each night it would have been kafder on my car and harder on gaso- fine, Many, many o my » homes | could not have stayed in, since they | nad but one room for eating and sleeping." y v Norfolk Jack t to b nhs M or ivien Ip are not going to} 0 : i oft entirely out of the parade hack | ( Hi of yesteryear, it 1 x Ho cloth he pb When 1} A Neu Dove to R gui Our Timepieces ickly "Leave it here for ten days'. is the. ..request of the jeweler to whom you give your watch to be regw lated. He needs all ot 'becuse ot the be fen) Hn & alan. chron eter. The re asop, of ap 8 {s that even the Minute hand moves very slowly. $8 But why compare the seconds kang with that of a chonometer or with some second-beating device? H, M, Stoller, B. R. Morton and C. 1, Fester of the Bell Telephone Laborgtizies reasoned thus and at last prosuced what they call a strobosccple watch timer which makes it possible to ¢ gu. late the finest watch in ten minyles with accuracy y "stroboscopic" If meant a phe nomenon with which every one or us is familiar. Place two electric fans the ong behind the other and. the beddes will seem to turn very alowly. In fact ; stioboscope Is the name of a toy which fs much older than electric tans, 1t produces the illusion of "mation ~ when .a series of pictures. A= viewed through the openings of a revolving wheel. Any revolving object cag be made to stand still optically, it viawed through such a wheel ln 'Its "more scientific form the stroposgppe 18 mn instrument for observing the suc.es- sive phases of perjodic miotiop bY means of light periodically inter- rupted. The Intgrval of, Flashing. ~ The new 'electric watch-timer is 8 form of stroboscope. An image of the balance whee) reflected by a mirror. 18 gompared with the periodic. tlasnes" of a.lamp. The lamp illuminater the spokes of the wheel only during. fa hes, Since. the interyal of tiaghi "ue » 'same as Lhe swings of the uk ange wheel, the whee) seems to tea still. That 'can happen' only 81 & Hig watch is keeping step with the flashes, It the watch is fast or slow the wheel appears. to oscillate, The amount of errpr {8 found by adjusting the Sashes until the wheel stands still, Looking | at a dial electrically connected with the lamp, the jeweler reads off at cnce just how far" wrong the watch is. -° Everything depends on the correct timing of the Hashes. In the Bell Tele- phque Laboratories Is a little dysamo called a "cobstant: {requency Beueras tor." 1t generates 100-cycle alternating current, which means that every sec. ond the current makes 100 comp.ate swings back and forth io the cirguit what we have, then, is a kind of #lec. tric pendulum (the current), which The. laboratories see to it that the 'cars rent is out not more than ome in 10, 000,000 swings. The electric timer is abou' as big as a standard typewriter. By its means watches are tested in four positicns, --ie--m Inland Airways. Bisect Britain It Is Expected 20 Lines Will be Working; ¥ the Year : 3 : London. -- Some of the results of working unsubsidized air lines in coming to hand. [The present year will be remembered in the history of British civil flying as the first year in which realy determined efforts were made to operate such services; at one time no fewer-than '11 routes were flown over regularly. Next: year, if all plans materialize, no few- er than 20 lines will be working, NO. FORCED 'LANDINGS, Edward Hillman, to whom as much av to any man must be recited: the revival of inland airways, transport- ed 4,490 passengers during the 24 weeks' season which closed at the end of September, His aeroplanes -- all 'of them twin-engined de Havilland "Dragon" iplanes--flew over three mair routes," Loaton-Puris, London- Clacton, and London-Margate, The Clachton service, wnich was the first te be organized iA the Hillman cop cern, attracted 1,543 passengers, the Paris se Shel and AR seryice 1,101, Six 'planes were employed. Not a single service whs cancelled and there was no forced landing; a fact that is ceasing to cause surprise nowadays" but yet is worthy of record as addi. ( tional evidence of the dependability of British aeroplanes and acro on gines, 1 3 evr ge ATT RT Arctic and Tropics 'Best for Airplane ; Chicago,--~Joseph Krall; 88, nc longer has that stomach ache because he has no stomach; His stomach was but one-fifth of 'the normal size so Dr. Karl Meyer, assisted by Dr. Peter Rossi, took if out Nov. 2. , Il has his esophagus 8 intestinal 3 between tlie lamp and the generator, _ makes 100 full beals every second." Great Britain this summer are How. - tract ry AAT BT TS I ONIN av ARNE See TS AML pean 0 oe