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Rich in body and delicate as blossoms in its flavour n SAMOA" ^^ (GREEN) ju JAPAK TA> 'Fresh from the gardens' Jungle Breath t>y Ben Lucien Burraan THIS HAS HAPPENED: States only on the coat sleeves of small Lincoln Nunnally, elderly chemist, (boys, but in many countries on pea- meeU, in Porto Verde, Brazil, his young friend, V'ilak, who is concerned for the safety of his cousin, Elise sant trousers and jackets. I exasperating:. I hope we will soon be j away from here. . . We are turning, i aren't we? I thought I could tell by the sun." Vilak slapped vigorously at a par- Iticularly vicious gnat which had set- tled upon his ear. "Yes, you're right. It's rather queer. The road we've been taking for the last few minutes takes us almost directly back f " "'rentiss place and Porto Verde. We're making almost a complete circle. If I remem- ber this road rightly, it ought to come out near the railroad tracks where the bridge crosses the river." A rise to the top of a low hill gave them a respite from the winged attack- ers. Two crudely made crosses, with two wreaths of florid artificial flowers at their base, marked the graves of two Porto Verdeans who had been killed by forest Indians. Another hill, another descent and they had come to the bridge over the swelling river, only a mile from the entrance of Elise's fazenda from which they had started. Here the number of travel- ers coming from the various cross- roads had somewhat obscured the trail. Vilak jumped from his horse to st'Jdy it, and walked a few hundred feet up the road in tho direction of "That't. odd," Vilak murmured. | the camp of the railroad wo.-kers. ' MarbcjTy, owner of a coffee plantation | of D etto Cicenne near Porto VenK Several mysterious - , ^j. , _,i i'i: i misMllg levUl. 1 K 'That's a button off the velvet jacket the chap with thc deaths have occurred and Elise has been warned to get out of th. country. "One of our two men halted here very suddenly," he said to the others know that design of j who had ridden up behind him. ''There The jacket's a rag, but are ma; ks where the horse warned to out of th.^un^ . . The jacket's a rag, but are ma, ks where the horse jjl'd when Vilak, who poses at times as a bar- the few remaining buttons on it are he was pulled up tighly. He dismount- r anci at others as Attorney Davis, ' Uetto's pride. There aren't any others M here, too, and went into that clump ber anci at others as Attorney believes Gaylord Prentiss, an enemy of like them in the town." Elise, may be involved in these deaths j E | ise . s eyes brightoneo a little. "If and Nunnally set out for Prenuss | jt jg Detto j,,, ^ happy ^.j, have UilrUt/U W1H (."lit*, a UI1U . VH,HJU3 UIT|> . .- Elise follows and joins them. They f "" mc and what s molwv lf are attacked by the dog. Next .lay get Tmky back?' Vilak is hastily summoned by Kli.se, They rode on again. The highway who telh him her two-year-old nephew, narrow ed to pass between two low an orphan, has been k She c , iffs of black TW .^ cvident i y part of thc same volcanic strata which showed suspects Prcntijs. NOW BEGIN THE STORY They CHAPTER XIV. began a sU*p ascent wherever a stone lifted itself from the tangled vegetation all abou.. "Looks as if they're heading to Fur- U P a nas Caves," Viltk said as the trail left Mope where the side; of the road were' tnc mn j n highway and took a smaller covered with red volcanic rock. The to tne r ; gnt> Tney turned into old man leaned over to Vilak. "I was . j t and after half an hour stopped at . . er . . . g'.a.l ... er ... glad to ' a CTO ss roads before a hole in some hear you say it was Prentiw . . . yes, j,igh rocks, almost sealed by bushes Prentiss," he whispered. "Er . . . . ' and interlaced vinos. gla.!. After the thir.gs I've heard here j "I x >gical place for them to come," ... 1 was afraid it was sor.icthing Vilak declared as 'he surveyed thc else ... er ... head hunters . . ." gloomy entrance. "All the crooks nnd He thought he had spoken softly, smugglers in the neighborhood use it of bushes. There aie the prints of his feet again. The same prints that were in the ground at the fazenda. The bushes would indicate th.U he put something down here. NJV he's back into his saddle and the two of them are away again as fast as they can ride, off through the woods in the direction of Prentiss' place. The prints of the four horses stop at the cross- roads and go on to Porto Verde. Now what does that mean?" The Mongolian slant of his eyes ac- centuated. He took out a pellet of betel and slowly put it on his tongue. "Looks as if there is a second trail of a man on foot wearing heavy shoes, leading from here to the railroad I camp." He was still absorbed, studying the 'soil, when an Indian came forward | whom the old man recognize as the fort-man of thc railroad gang. He w:is a- 1 Indian who once might have come of sthlwart al>origint> stock, but which but : II e, v,no?e senses were acute to : at ono ,j mc or ano ther But apparent- U , .he breakmg point, nevertheless heard. }y th , y na ^ n ',, , Ic SK the i * ^3 until aTtn th "It isn't tho head hunters," she an- prints in the road farther ahead. sw.,red drearily. "It can't be. There's .%ello! he claimed. .Something'.]' f , v IT t ?n ( ,.n ,; .,ri,,n nJ i His body was stunted, his lips thick . ,~,, ,\,- i, Ills txxjy was stunted, his lips thick only one tribe in all this region, an-J : happened here. Here are tho prints 1 .,,. .. ,, th, chiei of it is my friend. Last year of V ollr molv h ,,,, s( , coming dow j Ulat h 'n bl unted his br.l- .won blood l.,,.therh,wd with me he and I gas'e him a good horse for catching some of my cattle that ha'l run away. He wouldn't do th:?. He v.-oudn't." si(ic roa<1 and now ()Ur ' Much faster horses go At a good j gallop, I should say. I can tell that I by the changed distance between | i prints, and the deeper impression of \ V i f? prominent feature ^of hi.- l;,n- "" * ** fiM an< n ? lm llwl "" ' lt "^ "^t a deform- They reached the top of a hill, from j the forepart of the h*>f. And the which they could look down ai:.l ft-e ( prints of these other horses seem to the valley in which Porto Verde hiy , follow all along now." (spread out before them, the yellow ris- ' ing river, the myriad tiny lakes above it, and everywhere else the green, black, ir.c-sc.-ipable jungle. |the white termite ants, the scavengers ItJit'ctly in front of some fiat rocks O f u, c jungle, had piled up until they j at the side of the road which afforded | were high as u man's head showed The road dropped again and was bordered on both sides by don^e , swamp gru.-s. (Iray ant hills which He grunted a few w.>r<!s in a hm- j age which th chemist did not under- stand, though he had no difficulty in comprehending the signs which ac- :i' :i r. ci'.ir-' to come camp. Vilak nodded scence. Thev followed him sl( . p|(( . (1 . ., , h , , injsh a natural resting place, the prints here and there against t'le green back- were confused for a moment, many! Around like the fantastic dwellings of and close together. "They may have gnomes of soma Eastern fairy talc, dismounted here to fimokc," V'ilak said A swarm of tiny gnats swept down and leaped off his horse. "Always a upon them, crawling into their eyes, good place to look for clues. Men are j thoir noses. The horses, harassed as ..if their guard when they're resting." j much as their riders, kicked, stamped He glanced about quickly. In a cleft 'and whisked their tails frantically, of rock a glint an of gold caught his | The old man coughed as one of thc eye. He thrust in his long fingers ami minute insects reached his throat. "Er j.ulled out a small brass button of tho | . . . terrible little creatures . . . er embossed type seen in the United . . . terrible," he murmured. "Er JWeedless Suffering J" ;; O Th* next time a headache makM you stay at home Or some other ache or pain pre- vents your keeping an engagement Remember Aspirin! For there ia scarcely any sort of pain It cannot relieve, and relieve promptly. These tablets give real relief, or millionn would not continue to take them. They are <iuito harmless, or the medical profession would not constantly prescribe them. Don't be a martyr to unnecemry pun. To colds that might so easily be checked; neuritis, neu- ralgia; to those pain* peculiar to women; or any suffering for which Aspirin is such an effective anti- tote. Aa into tho opon wll(m . , lu . y hai , an UI1 obstructed view of the camp, Elise, who had been ridi.,g in a sort of dax.e, gave a cry of joy and darted forward. On a blanket which had boon carc- f..lly stretched on tho ground was sit- ting a child of perhaps two years of age. It was dressed in a somewhat muddied white frock which contrasted sharply with its soft olive skin and black hair; its tiny red mouth was only revealed at instants behind the orango it wn busily sucking. At the sight of Elise it gurgled with joy and waved a pudgy hand. She caught : ? up and, i-aJinnt. ecstatic, smothered it with kisse*. She gazed at it rapturously. "I'll never let you out of my sight again," she miruiurod. "Never, never, never." Tht child gurgled u mnmont longer, then, as if trying to show thnt'he had nanlfefltod sufficient emotion, <ligni- fiedly returne-d to the chewing of the orange. (To be continued.) Canada and the Empire Geoffrey F. Doll In the Nineteenth (Viiitiry (London): Canada's renl contribution In the xocii'ty of nations Is In It* Interpretation ot Knglaiid to tho United HtntoH and or tho United States to Knirlaiul. It alouo eiin un- derstand both. i 1 . in id., lias mainly KiiKllsh Institutions and a political Hystcm llko ourn, while at the same time HMO N dally mixing with American Idons. Hy SBiitlniPiit and sympathy silo Is attached to England, hut sl\ Is more akin to her big neighbor In current Ideas aud outlook. She knows both of tlio main hranehes of tho Eng- lish-speaking world, nnd yet she Is illsiinrt from both. Slio la ns iniioli .1 i|Mi-;iti> people from ourselves as she Is likely to remain separata from the United Stales. Sim lias nn in- dividuality distinct from both, and Is not likely to he swamped by cither. You need not hesitate to take Aspirin. It is wfi. It ia always the same. It never depresses the heart, so use it as often u needed) but the cause ot any pain can bt treated only by a doctor. SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA A TOWER OF STRENGTH 1929 New Assurances Paid for An Increase of $213,207,000 Assurances in force (net) An Increase of $504,.3J2,000 Total Income (net) - An Increase of $28,110,000 Surplus earned during the Year Payments to Policy-holders and Beneficiaries Surplus and Contingency Reserve - An Increase of $5,869,000 Total Liabilities - (Including Paid up Capital) Assets, at December 31st, 1929 An Increase of $79,239,000 654,451,000 - $2,401,237,000 172,857,000 42,863,000 69,174,000 72,807,000 495,390,000 568,197,000 NEW HEAD OFFICE BUILDING Rate of Interest earned on mean invested assets 7.02% The high rale of dividends allotted to participating policyholders is continued and the special dividend on maturing policies extended and increased. EXTRACTS FROM DIRECTORS' REPORT New policies pai<l for numbered 161,391 for a net mount of $654,45 1 , 143.27, an advance of $2 13,206,- 752.36, or more than forty-eight per cent., over the previous year. This marked increase and the fact that the average policy, for the first time, exceeded $4,000, afford impressive evidence of the ever- growing popularity of the Company. After deducting amounts reassured, the total assurances in force amount to $2,401,237,036.94, an increase of $504,32 1,102.37. This advance is notable not merely for its magnitude, but because when allowance is made for terminations by death and maturity, it represents a remarkably high rate of continuance, and evidences great satisfaction on the I'.irt of our policyholders. The amount paid to policyholders since organiza- tion, together with the amount at present held for their security or benefit, exceeds the total amount received from them in premiums by $139,290,474.03. Thc rate of interest earned on the mean invested . assets has risen to 7.02 percent. This figure includes 3 o certain amount from bonuses and stock privileges : " accruing on many of the Company's holdings; but if these were entirely eliminated the rate would still be 6.60 per cent. A net profit of 813,07-7,284.62 was rcali/ed from thc redemption or sale of securities. The surplus earned during the year, based on the values entered in the accounts, amounted to $42,- 863,578.59, but from this sum substantial appropria- tions have as usual been made to further strengthen thc position of thc Company. An additional $10,000,000.00 has been deducted from the mtirkct values of our securities as a pro- vision against possible market fluctuations, raising thc amount thus set aside /or this purpose in the accounts to $30,009,000.00. A further $1.000.000.00 has been written off the Company's buildings, .rrf $931,000.00 hns been appropriated to raise the annuity reserves to thc Rutherford table of valuation , with iiilercstatSJipei'Cent. This exacting standard requires reserves $2,656,000.00 in excess of those of the Dominion Government standard. $1,200,000.00 has been set aside as additional pro- : vision for claims arising from total disability, death claims as yet unreportcd, and possible claims under cancelled policies on which a surrender value or rein- statement might be applied for. $22,606,265.67 has been paid or allotted as profits for thc year to policy holders. The special amount entered as a liability to pro- vide for unforeseen contingencies has been main- tained at $12,500,000.00. After making all these deductions and allocations, $5,868,899.96 has been added to the undivided sur- plus, bringing the total over liabilities, contingency accounts and capital stock, to $60,307,762.44. In accordance with our usual conservative practice the securities qwned by the Company have again been valued at figures much below the market quota- tions current at the close of the jear. This un '_> valuation represents an important clement of strength to the Company additional to the specific provisions in the statements. Your Directors are pleased to announce that the high scale of profits at present allotted to participat- ing policyholders will be continued during the ensuing year, while the Special Dividend on maturing policies, introduced last year, has been extended to include policies maturing after having been in force five years or longer and the scale of benefit has been' increased. The business of thc Company has always been conducted under the exacting provisions of the Canadian Insurance law and the rigid super- vision of the Insurance Department of the Government of Canada. Ever since we en- tered the United States in 1895, the Company has been under similar supervision there and is now subject to the regulations of thirty- eight States of the Union which require periodical examination of the affairs of a!l companies licensed in their territory. In the discharge of their regular duties a committee of twcntv-tv.-p examiners, representing the States of Michigan, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Washington. Virginia, West Virginia, Florida and thc District of Columbia recently completed an exhaustive examination into every department of the Company's affairs. The report of this committee makes gratifying reference to the liberal treatment accorded to our policyholders, anJ provides authoritative testimony to the Com- pany's strength. Even adopting the low valuations placed by us on our securities, the committee still reported a surplus at the close of last year $1,333,921.71 in excess of thc figure claimed by the Company. SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA All-Day Occasions Charming Frminint Tm>r Smart folk Are Wearing for Street Ky A. \.\KTTK centre-neckline of bodies at front, merges into flare of s'drt. This was indeed a clever idea of the designer to minimize tto width, thus making Victus When llouuly seeks to win I naze my 111! and fondly When \Vlt delights to woo mine oar, Then do I hold my breath to hear; When Virtue pays her sweet address, I long to provo my worthiness. Much In her turn mlnlit win me yet l.i't eaeh bo absent, 1 forget. Is swift iissiiiiinl by nil throe- Hut when my heart 'x security Tha Kod muni surely pity me!! Ks< a In tho OlusRow Mora hi. Mlnard's Will Kill Corni. A black silk crepe with lingerie col- lar of white luce which also appears in cuffs of litteo sleeve.. An Mpidieil band that starts at this lovely model equally muited to the woman with mature figure as well as slim youthful type. It fits very sni.gly through the hips and places its circular flounce of skirt quite low sa as to retain its slim lines. Style No. '234 is designed in sizes 16, 18, 20 years, 3G, 38, 40 and 42 inches bust. It's such a wearable dre.-s ;tr.d is always in good taste wherever it goes. Canton crepe in navy blue with egg- sell silk crepe colla and cuffs is very ; effective. Prin'ixl silk crepe with plain crepe in blending tone is decidedly chic and economical choice for it can be worn through entire Spring. Royal blue crepe mnrocain crangey- ved flat silk crepe, I.anvin i..vn crope Klizabeth, black chiffon and l>eige Alencon lace make u;> interestingly r or afternoons and Sunday night wear. HOW TO ORDER PATTERNS Write your name and address plain- ly, giving number and size of such patterns as you want. Enclose 20c in stamps or coin (coin preferred; wrap it carefully) for each number, and address your order to Wilson Pattern Service, 71! West Adolaidi St., Toronto. The Mining Exchange Toronto Star (Ind.): Such a state of affairs has been rev puled in On- tarioand more hy accident than by Kod government so far as this pro- vince is concerned as clearly calls for the creation of u Uoyal Commis- sion to Investigate trading, on margin ns It has been carried on here and en- tire operations of many firms which have done a hugo business usln methods which bear tho appearance of having been dubious in character. A: "Dj you always keep your word?" D: "I have to. No one will take It." Mlnard's 50 Year Record of Success. Liquor Profits Victoria Colonist (Cons.): The- funded debt of Quebec has risen from $39,457,809 in 1917191S to $81.052,695 in 1927-1928. It is steniflcaut that, des- pite the receipts accruing from liquor control, the public debt has gone on. increasing, just ns it has lu British Columbia. The Quebec Government has anticipated that liquor receipts would go a long way towards liquidat- ing the public debt, but this has not worked out at all In practice. Whore- ever liquor control pre\alls the pro- ceeds have iiot meant either reduction in public debt or reduction in taxa- tion. It is full time that such a mon- opolistic trade were translated Into terms ot benefit la tho way of reduced taxation for the people who made it possible. WRIGLEYS Life like good golf is made up of many little things each one of %\hich helps the score. Bettor digestion steadier; nerves clearer brain, are c.ll factors that count an.'t are Sained from the use of Wrigley*!. ISSUE No. 930