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Pe ie Na - iar vr Son dE ants --- BE ry, Synopsis Chapter XVI: Conroy's attempt to cheat in the poker. game is ex- posed by the Mexican. A gun duel follows and Michael once more finds himself surrounded by desper- ate henchmen, Chapter XVII The gambler's pasty face took on the color of death, "You're crazy!" he shouted "There is no--" "Well, what about that informa- tion I want?" Valdez snarled. "That ninety seconds are being . ticked away with great speed." There was a hurried shuffling to- ward the "doors as the other men took heed of that. This fighting fool might not be bluffing. The saloon was quickly emptied, "and Valdez and Conroy were alone, Valdez' eyes shot to the loud-tick- ing clock on the wall. "Your time's up," Conroy," he snapped coldly, Even as he swung into the sad- dle he gave Conroy no chance to get the drop on him. He started El Ciclo toward the swinging doors. One of his guns whipped up in an arc, exploded, and. placed a shot squarely in the oil reservoir at the back of the big swinging lamp as Conroy scrambled back madly, ex * ' The light swayed back and forth. Another shot rang out, and the connection at the ceiling was se- vered. With a resounding explo- sion the Mig lamp hit the floor. Glass tinkled, there was a hiss and a roar, as the spilled oil caught the flames and burst into a sheet of burning color that in a breath of time spread across the floor, Conroy, who up until that mo- ment had himself thought that Valdez was running a blufl in order to "force information from him, dashed for the window. Valdez had cut off any chance of his reaching the door, : Co "Get him, men, as he comes through the door!" Conroy howled, as he battered at the sash in a desperate cffort to get out of the rapidly burning place. Shouts and roars from outside answered him as some of his hench men raced toward the doorway where Michael Valdez, still inside, was silhouetted agdinst the rising flames, : But Valdez was ready for that move, 'too. Instead of racing El Cielo through the door, he whirled his mount and gave a sharp com mand. The horse leaped through the sheet of flame as Valdez pour ed quick shogg right and left, drop ping the oth&r lamps to the floor. as Ih = -- [Hil . 4580 - 'SIZES A XRE} \ Magic charm for a fast-growing girll She'll feel so pretty in this swingy little frock with its detach- able pepluni! Easy-séw Pattern 4580 is designed to give confidence! This pattern, casy to use, simple to sew, is tested for fit. Includes complete illustrated instructions. Pattern 4580 in-girls' sizes 6, 8, 10, 12, 14. Size 10 takes 254 yds. 89-in.; % yd. 35-in.- contrast, Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS - (85¢) in coins (stamps cannot be accepted) for this pattern to room 421, 73 Adclaide St. West, Toronto, Print plainly SIZF, NAME, AD. ~ DRESS; ®YLE NUMBER. ISSUE 49-1917 OF REVENGE JACKSON-COL E Flames were leaping up the walls now, and the blazing oil from the exploded lamp behind the bar burst ing here and there with searching tongues, spread swiftly, to make the Palace Saloon a roaring furnace, With a defiant shout Michael Valdez rode full tilt through the rear door. He found himself in a dead-end alley, and turned along it between two buildings, heading to- ward the street, One swift glance at the alley, though, and he knew that Flash Conroy, who was now out of the burning saloon, and Conroy's co- horts were all ready for battle. They were at the mouth of the alley with the whole area covered. Men with cocked guns were awaiting Valdez's appearance, * * * A crackling hail of lead poured into the alley from the guns of the holed-up men searching for him liquor bottles. Blue flames, cours- - EERE x XR EE RR EERE REN [ANNE HIRST) Sunday School Lesson By Rev. R. Barclay Warren ship than exists in any' organization in the world. Paul was deeply moved as he wrote to the "church he had found at Phillipi, "I thank God for == OD ? yd your fellowship in the gospel from Why Be Lonely: Chistian Fellawship the first day until now." A bond of DEAR ANNE HIRST: I am a Jove held them tog: ther. * girl of @2, and I'm so lonely! My * three sisters are all married, My * father and mother are a devoted * couple" 'and go out together three ~ or four times a week. "l never go anywhere. I work in an office where I never meet anyone, I can't change my job because of y : financial difficul- ties at home. 1 can't go dancing or to a night club, because 1 haven't anyone to go with. I can't join a church group because there is just the teen-age centre at the church' belong to. I can only afford one show a week. Last year oh my birthday, I 'went to bed at 9:30 and read a book! I have never had a date on New Year's Eve because I have my sisters' chil- dren to take care of. "It isn't that I'm thinking of marriage so much; it's just that I'd like to have -someone who'll care about me. I've never had any fun. Maybe you can't "help me-- but I feel better having told some- one all my troubles." M.T. LE. GOLDEN TEXT-- 1 thank my God --for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now. Philip- pians 1: 3, 5, Three personglities, Gaius, Diotre- phes, and Demetrius are vividly set forth in John's third letter. To Gaius the letter is addressed. The saluta-.- tion is unique. "Beloved 1 pray that all may go well with you and that you may keep well, as I know it is well with your soul." Let us ask ourselves, "What would be the state of my affairs and of my health if it 'were as the state of my soul?" Gaius was noted for his hospitality. : The itinerant missionaries and evan- gelists who were labouring for the sake: of Jesus were objects of his generous care. He was probably a man of considerable means and he used it to the glory of God. He was an exemplary character in the coms munity. Diotrephes loved to have: the pre- eminence. He: might be called the church boss. He would not receive: John or the travelling brethren, and cast out of the church those who didn't agree with him. The editor of a church paper published an article on "Diotrephes, the church boss." He promptly received letters from PLEASE YOURSELF, Choose Maxwell House Coffe fee in either the Super Vacuum Tin or the Glassines Lined Bag. You always get the same smooth, full-bod« ied Maxwell House blend. ae = 3 Way Action Brings Relief Because Dr. Chase's Kidney-Liver - other side of the street, his six-gun blazing steadily. with gunfire, Then Valdez took his one and only chance of getting out of the trap alive. The next instant he was racing through the rain of fire, with both his own guns blaz- ing. As he -hit the street, one swift glance picked out Conroy, .in the shadow of a géneral store on the Valdez downed the gambler neat- ly and cooly with one well placed shot, ' "Number two!" Valdez gritted as El Cielo tore down the dusty street toward the sanctuary of the moun- tains. them. : and You Alex 5 Arnott twenty-three persons demanding that Pills help to arouse the activity of the their papers be immediately stopped. liver, stimulate kidney. action and They were very indignant over what regulate the bowels, they can scarcely each termed, "the personal attack fail to bilng polisf from the gin | are the girl and boy friends you had made upon me in your paper." All bari e--indigestion in school? 11 hat-has become of those of which proved that Diotrephes is Timo has proven the dependability you grew up with in your own . J still living. of this sovereign medicine to which so church? They can't all have married 0,0 --K-- ! Demetrius was probably the bearer man pects bros for regularity and or moved away. I'm afraid you have Your Handwriting © Correct of the letter. He was commended | Bot bootie Si, just not bothered to keep up with Teacher: "Tommy, how many to Gaius as a man of truth and of 85c, a box. make a few?" good report of all who knew him, Well, look them up now. And take Tommy: "Three. or four." The church is made up of individuals of varied types. There is r { ha Se's the occasional demagogue of Dio- Je a night course in some subject that "How. many make a dozen?" ° ° trephes. But there are so many good K J 7 P : ney-Liver Pills iy & Youngest and Tiniest--Third in the pony class, winsome Mary May Ruth, four-and-a-half years old, was youngest competitor in the horse show at the Royal Winter Fair. She is seen with her small black pony, Dainty. Mary comes from Omemee, Ont, What's the matter with a girl of 22 who goes on being lonely? 1Vhere interests you; there you'll meet : + "Pwelve Fo others of your age. Aren't there Idealism Shown How! any Duke » milton? le. A h disciples of people. Among the true disciples o Jesus Christ there is a closer fellow- lecture courses, or concerts, or other "Very few." entertainment scheduled this winter? In Handwriting *- Valdez cast a swift glance back- ward, but with the death of their boss, Conroy's fighting force had not dashed for their horses to pur- sue the fighting demon who had downed the gambler. Half an hour later Michael Val- dez felt that he was safe from pur- suit. He was well into a hidden mountain trail and here he stopped to give the gallant El Cielo a well- earned breather. Coronado was behind him now, he had accomplished most of what he had gone to that evil town to do, and already the place was half for- gotten. Michael Valdez's thoughts leaped ahead. * * * "Deep Water Valley next," he muttered. He rode on when El Cielo was ready to go again, And a little farther on in the mountains Michael Valdez made camp, and dropped off to sleep the moment he had rolled in his blankets and placed his head on his saddle pillow. So deep was his sleep that the sun was high the next morning when he awoke. As soon as he had prepared _ his: breakfast and watered El Cielo at a nearby pool, he was again in saddle. Steadily he rode on, heading for Deep Water Valley. : He had ridden all day, keeping to the obscure trails in the more moun- tainous sections, without meeting a soul, when late in the afternoon he was brought to the alert by a crash- ing in the brush. Swiftly his. hand went to his gun butt, as he caught a glimpse of a rider in the 'brush. Then he relaxed and his hand fell to his side. A ragged figure broke out of cover and rode toward him. One small hand was held high in greeting, ) x x * "Hello, Senor Caballero Rojo!" Juanita de Cuevas looked weary, --but-hersoft-dark-eyes-sparkled-with-- "happiness. "Didn't Padre Vincente get my letter?" Valdez said. "Thought I wrote him to keep you at the mis- sion." aid "So he said," Juanita said calmly. "And most gertainly he got your letter. But when he told me--I didn't argue with him, senor. I ac- cepted the roomy he had prepared for me, and I left during the night. That is better than to argue with a padre." : . "You shouldn't have done that, 'Juanita," Valdez said soberly. "I've told you the outlaw trail is no place for you." } ve (To be Continued) * "Resorting Job Outside a night club a taxi- driver was hailed by a doorkeep- er, who packed four very jolly guests into the cab, "That one on the left goes to Park Lane," he explained. "The one next to him to Jermyn Street. The one on the left-front seat goes to Piccadilly, and the fourth to Knightshridge." With an understanding nod the taximan drove off, In a few min- utes he returned and hailed the doorkeeper," ' "Weld you mind sortifig out these fellows again?" he asked. 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