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Zurich Herald, 1930-03-06, Page 2w• Rich in body and delicate as blossoms in its flavour (GREET) @ JAR' `° 'Fresh front the gardens' 741 Thi Step on the Stairs By ISABEL OSTRANDER.. BEGIN IIERE TODAY Th • report of a revolver, followed by hurrying footsteps on the stairs, inter- rupts the social evening which Detective Barry had planned to spend with his friend, Professor Semyonov, in the lat- ter's room on the fifth floor of a New York apartment house. Barry a•.ol the Prop fessor rush down stairs and discover that beautiful Miriam Vane, society por- trait painter. has been murdered in her studio apartment'ipp the third floor. Gor- don Ladd, a young artist on the 'second floor, and Henry Griswold, an irascible' rafter'beingfrom toldeofourth the• murder n rderstudio . thankful': for . a little unofficial. co- operation." "I've got to interview 01.6 other• ten- antsof'the'house," sand Craig. "Are there any pointers you could give n1 first?" "You haven't Seen them?" :, "No. I react the statements. they made to the precinct dicks., aid then came straight for you. , They're each in their own opartnents with a guard on each landing and two maw street below, one at the entrance door': and one where the fire escape comes down outside the studios, by that vacant strip of land. There's no other way any of them can get out for Boyle and the other two went over the roof thoroughly," Craig replied. •r'It looks like an inside job all right, for Boyle was right outside the house when he .heard the shot fired and nobody could have come out of the door or down the fire escape without hie seeing them." "What did the Medical examiner say?" Barry asked after a pause, in a cautious undertone. , "Not much; ou know he's always like a elam until he gets his report in at headquar'ers,' and : he bas still the autopsy to .make," the other re- sponded. "It was a bullet from a small pistol that killed her, though, end it was fired from a considerable distance for there were no powder. marks on the body nor anywhere else that we could find. Corrie down 'to the studio where the murder was committed your- self and have another look around;the tenants can wait". Barry agreed with •a nod and to- gether they descended. past Griswold's door where a grinning ploiceman sal- ted them and from behind which came a defiant series of snores. On the landing below another officer stood on guard, but the door swung idly on its hinges, the body had been removed and the lurid, counterfeit daylight, had been extinguished, leaving only the soft, opalescent glow of tht lamps in the luxurious, deserted living room. "Did you notice after you smashed in that this is a spring -lock?" Craig had paused at the entrance. "Anyone could have run out after firing that shot and pulled the door shut behind him and it would have locked of itself. It's the only one of the kinu in the house, too; the janitar'11 have to ex- plain that, and if he don't conte back by morning we'll get the dragnet out after him." (To be continued.) cer Boyle the woman went into hyster- ies when she heard • the news and you know yourself 'how you had to pound upon Griswold's door to arouse .hien and how leisurely and reluctantly he 'came down finally to investigate! There did not seem to be anywhere in the hallway, badly lighted as it was, where anyone could have hidden him- self. Professor Semyonov smiled and Ms white whiskers' lifted slightly. "I am not thinking of the woman," he said. "Nor do I imagine that we passed anyone unobserved hi our des- cent, hurried as it was. "Who was Miriam Vane? From whence did she come? If the excellent organization of which you are a part should in the next few days learn any- thing of Mrs. Vane's antecedents or previous history and associates which is not given out generally to the press, would it be too great a breech of pro- fessional etiquet to put nae into strict- ly confidential possession of it?" "By no means, professor, in view not only of your standing but of the splendid services you have rendered voluntarily to the homicide bureau in the past," Barry responded. "I shall be grateful," the professor declared. "I know nothing, absolutely nothing more than you and yet I have formed a theory which I should like to test and which I think only Mrs. Vane's past will prove or disprove." Sergeant Barry smiled to himself, though not a muscle of his counten- ance betrayed his inward amusement. He thought that he knew what that theory, engendered by an almost child- ish personol animosity, consisted of, and he was glad to humor the foibles of this old man, so great in his own line. "J'ust what is generally known about Mrs. Vane, beyond the promin- ence her odd style of portraiture has brought her lately?" he asked. "I know only what I have seen casually in the papers about her and what Mrs, McGrath, entirely without encouragement, has volunteered," re- plied the professor. "Mrs. Vane ar- rived last October from France, I be- lieve. It was some two months later that her vogue began and spread like wildfire, so that by spring sl.e was quite famous." "There can be no doubt of her strange, whimsical talent," Barry re- marked. "That unfinished portrait before which she lies dead, for in- stance; it is as nnmisi.akably recogniz- able as a photograph. I fancy lir. Theodore Vansittart would give some- thing 'to have his wife's picture re- moved before the notoriety of tomor- row." Professor Semyonov nodded slowly. "Yoh observed the most prominent thing in the portrait, did you not?" he asked. "The Vansittart emerald? It has figured in more than one unsavory episode in the traditions of its history, yet it is the pride of the family. Per- haps that is the reason why Mrs. Vane has, one might say, maliciously em- phasized, it. The portrait was to have been that of a jewel, not a lady." "And the critics will fall upon that fact like dogs upon a bone!" Barry laughed and then his face sobered. "How• long have • the other tenants been in the house, Profeseot Semy- 'onov?" "The thin, little creature in the attic studio was here when I came, two year ago nest. October, and heaven knows how long before that," he res- ponded. "The young pian, Mr. Ladd, moved in only three months ago, on the first of May, and my morose 'neigh- bor, just below, took possession a year before that after I myself hid been here six or seven months. Tho janitor, or superintendent, looks as though he might have been the furnace man fel' the original householders and his name 1 believe to be Kedge." As he spoke there came a respectf of but authoritative knock upon his door and he rose with a sigh and waddled over,. to admit a long -armed wiry young roan whose blue eyes were as keen as Barry's own. '°IIello, Craigl' the latter' cried be- fore either of the others could speak, "Did the chief. send' you over from headquarters to take charge of the case? Mr. Semyonov, this is Sergeant Craig,^ -from the homicide bureau" "I guess we all ' know what Pro- fessor Semyonov has done for us in tines past." The newcomer laughed as he shook ham's, then turned frank- ly to ..Baery. "I' 'don't, know why the chief assigned me to this job when you were already on the ground, .john, but orders tire orders.arid . I'll be GO ON WITH THE STORY Sergeant Bar y: shrugged. "When a case of this sort occurs, professor, there's little time for dip- lomacy. We've gat to get the dope and get it quick. So you, too, 'heard that step on the stairs directly after the shot was fired?" Professor Semyonov laid a quick hand on his air.. "We will discuss that later, nay friend." His keen eyes beneath their shaggy brows rested fox a moment on the crabbed lac, of Henry Griswold and then drifted to Gordon Ladd, who had once niore dropped his head in.his hands. "Let us have a little talk in my rooms, as soon es the official for- malities have been complied with, which will grant 'us temporary pri- vacy." Pclicenian Boyle descended with un- expected haste. • "That's one of those nutty artistic • dames up there, with hair like a sky terrier and the nerve of a mouse!" he confided in a quick undertone to Barry. In the shabby, comfortable living room once nitre, the professor lowered the light and raised th window shades with a sigh of relief, then turn- ed to his younger companion. "What do you make of it all, Ser- geant? Who do you think killed the Vane woman, and why?" Barry shrugged. "The last part of your question would explain much, professor, and Probably answer the first part as well. I hoven't had time to draw any de- finite conclusions as yet, have you?" Professor Semyonov sank once more into his own chair and motioned to the one opposite. "Only some very obvious minor ones," he responded. "She was shot by no stranger, but by someone whose presence in her studio at the moment was known to her. =Remember she was standing or sitting directly before her easel and evidently painting or start- ing to paint when the end came. No intruder could have got so close to her, or practically between her and the easel in order to fire directly into her heart without her knowledge. It is possible that she turned to speak to this person and thus unwittingly gave opportunity for an unimpeded aim. I think it is fairly certain that she did not anticipate what was coming," Barry nodded. '".Chat seems clear. But '.bout those footsteps that we both heard going down the stairs when we opened your door here just after the sh:t startled us?" "Going up, mg friend, not down," the professor interrupted. "Up?" repeated Barry. "Why we passed nobody on the stairs, and there are only two other apartments—Gris- wold's below you, and the woman above in the attic! According to Offi- Life-like' good golf—is made up of many little things each one of which helps the score. Better digestion—steadier nerves—clearer brain, are all factors that count and are gained from the use of Wrigley's. ��+ °twixc swrEr knM, ILQq, 4� RIGLD'S6 No l $1 roma ISSUE 'a. 9 '30 Tucked Hipline Silhouette in Smart Junior• Frock By ANNETTE' 270 What could be more attractive for the growing miss of 8, 10; 12 and 14 years than this new Princess modifi- cation. 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M*isaMARK Rra@;y tF ii SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA A TOWER STRENGTH 1929 New Assurances Paid654 ,451i000 :An Increase of $213,207,000.z Assurances in farce (net) - $2,401,.237,000 An Increase of $SO4,322,000 Total Income (net) - - 172,857,000 An Increase of $28,110,000 Surplus Canned luring the Year - 42,863,000 Payments to Policyholders and Beneficiaries -' - 69,17,00 Surplus and Contingency Reserve - - - - 72,807,000'AQk An Increase of $5,869,000 Total Liabilit.ics - - 495,390,000 (Including Paid „ Capital) Assets, it December 31st, 1929 568,197,000 An Increase of $79,239,000 Rate of Interest earned on mean invested The high rale of dividends allotted to participating policyholders dividend on maturing poiicaes extended {y y °<yy q" ie p• 3 rpt c a •e,> > rx , �,' �'>;` 'i:*F {< a �✓,t•.� is,44... 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This advance is notable been ..not merely. -kr its magnitude, but because when tions allowance is made for terminations by. death'andvaluation Maturity, it represents a remarkably high rate of strength continuance, and evidences great satisfaction on the , • part of our policyholders. •The amount paid to policyholders since organize- high tion, together with the amount' at present held for their security or benefit, exceeds thetoal received from them in premiums by $139,290;474.03. introduced The rate of interest earned on the mean invested assets has risen to 7:02 per cent. This figure includes e a certain amount from bonuses and stock privileges , increased. accruing on many of the Company's holdings; but if these were entirely eliminated the rate would still be 6.60 per cent.The A net profit of $13,077,284.62 was realized from the redemption or sale of securities. The surplus earned during the year, based on the values entered in the accounts, amounted to $42,- 863,573.59,:but from this sum substantial approprfa- • tions have as usual been made to further strengthen the position of the Company. An additional $10,000,000.00 has been deducted from the market values of our securities as a pro- ' vision against possible market fluctuations, raising the amount thus set aside for this purpose in the accounts to $30,000,000.00. A further $1,000,000.00 has been written off the Com an er $1'00 00.•.• » p y g $531,000.00 has been appropriated to raise the annuityreserveste the Rutherford table of valuation, :withintereetati3f percent ;:Thisexectingstandard ' 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 yd unreported, and possible claims under cancelledolicies on which a surrender value or rein- statement mightbe , $22,606,265.6 , 7 has been paid or allotted as profits for the year to policyholders. IIIIIIIIMMINIIIIMOININIMMIA .REPORT . The special amount entered as a liability to pro - for unforeseen contingencies has been main - at $12,50,000.00. After making all these deductions and allocations, has been added to the undivided sur - bringing the total over liabilities,: contingency and' capital stock, to $60,307,762.44. In accordance with our usual conservative practice securities owned by the Company have again valued at figures much below the market quota - current at the close of the year. This under - represents'an important element of to the Company additional to the specific provisions in the statements. Your Directors are pleased to announce that the scale of profits at present allotted to hensuing e ensuing policyholders will be continued during the year,while the Special Dividend on maturing policies, 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 business of the 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 Unionwhich require periodical,, examination of the affairs of all companies licensed in their territory. In the discharge' ofitheir regular duties a committee of twenty-two examiners, representing the States of Michigan, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Washington, Virginia, West Virginia, Florida and the District of Columbia . recently completed an exhaustive examination into every department of the Company's affairs. The report of th is, committee makes : gratifying reference . to the liberal treatment accorded to our policyholders, airel 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 the figure claimed by the Company., • SUNLIFEASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA ......_ A ,Prayer Give her the sunlight, wherever she goes; • Dear lips to kiss and a heart to break; Nightlong the sleep of the folded rose Let her have these for her own sweet sake. Give her gay music, wherever she dwells; The melodies thrushes and linnets make; , • Each dawn the waking to silver bells— Let her have these for her own sweet sake, Give her small blossoms, wherever she walks; • And evenings of hush where the rainbows live. And moments alone when eher :.own! heart . talks— Let ,her have these, which I could not ,gavel —Bert Cooksley, in the New T orlc Times.. . A Useful Present tacked to neckline. "'What's the price of thet book in, the Style No. 270 will interest mother I window called 'How tti ; Captivate for it is so entirely simple to make. Mall'?" asked the, little girl -'of the • It is very effective iii Pagtiin red self -checked woolen in new light weight with the collar of matching crepe de chine. Wool jersey in Royal blue with white ,pique Collar is sportive. Printed Rayon• crepe, crepe silk, linen, pique, cotton broadcloth .prints, knitted wool jersey weave, wool challis prints and covert 'cloth suitabl& HOW TO ORDER PATTERNS bookshop assistant. The man looked very dubiously at the little girl. . "That's riot the sort of book for you," he said. "What do: you want it for?" "Well, 1 want to give it to my fath. er," replied the child. "It's his 'birth- day •to -moria%'" "But surely there are hundreds of other hooks that lie would Bice;" acl- Write your name and address plain- vised the assistant, nn little girl, ly, giving number and size. of such "Perhaps so, ,went pie g , patterns as you want. Lnclose,20c •inl: ,but 1 thought that gok'.woid4.•l,1e thbi preferred; wrap most usefn].; you ee, lie's` it ltoliee- stamps or coin (vain pztfen. , it carefully) for each number, and ratan." address your order to 'Wilson Pattern Service, 73 West Adelaide ,St, ; Toronto. Minard's-50 Year Record of Success. "Don't be afraid of this world's Quotations embroidered on sheets changes. the danger is that it won't at'o the latest Paris notion.., They change enough'' --S. Parkes Cadman, should, however, be verified, as mis- 'Minard's Will frill Coma. quotations are e i>ducfve to !mom. nfa.—Punch, Neidless Srfferin H � •.'s '1 The ,next time a headache makes 'you stay at home— .r i 1 Or some other ache or pain pre- vents yop keeping an engagement Remember Aspirin! 1:orthere is scarcelyi-any sort of pain it cannot , relieve, and relieve promptly. These tablets give real relief, or millions would not continue to take them: They are quite harmless, or, the' medical profession would .not constantly prescribe' them. Don't be a martyr to unnecessary pain: to Colds' that 'might so ee fly be checked; neuritis, neu- twig a; to- tlibse,.pain? Duthie"! to women' or any suffering for whirl' Aspirin is such an effective anti- ' ' dote. You need' not hesitate to take Aspirin. it' to safe. Y:'t '.ig always the Ssarne. .it never depresses the heart, so use ,t As n'ten As leeded but t.'e eause 5r .ante 'mini can qp treated only p1, t dgoetor. M*isaMARK Rra@;y tF ii