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Synopsis Silas S pelle, high-handed, low-prin- cipled cattle baron, is out to smash the local bank and force foreclosure on the small ranchers of the Kanab desert country so that he can seize their range lands, He is opposed by Ed. Starbuck, president of the Cat- tlemen’s Bank and by San Juan Dele- van, prominent rancher who has been crippled by a fall from his horse. Tex Whipple and his partner, Johnny Cle- hoe, are cowpunchers employed by Ban Juan Delevan to fight the rustlers and protect his interests, CHAPTER V “Better make the most of it lit’ skates,”" cautioned Tex, “Gosh knows when yuli’ll get any more.” As soon as it was light enough to read sign Tex got busy. First he rode In a wide circle about the Springs, peering closely at the dust and sand of the desert floor. Johnny followed closely at his heels. They completed », circle of about a mile when Tex pulled up and while rolling a smoke peered with keen eyes out to the northwest. “Delevan had thexright hunch,” he drawled. “Wade an’ the rest of those coyotes double-crossed their own boss.” Johnny, who had learned a lot about reading sign from Tex, nodded. “Yep. .They jest cut out ninety or aTiuni:red haid an’ headed ’em north- west with two men on the drag. The rest they took oil to the Box D. They cooked up that yarn about rustlers as a blind an’ figgered the wind would wipe out the tracks before anybody could prove ’em a liar.” Five Miles Ahead “Shore, yu'h’re learnin’, son. Lemme see Wade an’ his gang musta left Skelton Springs about noon yesterday. The tracks show that’s about right. That gives ’em about seventeen, eigh- teen hours start. They cain’t drive them cattle any too fast ’cause that long drive into the Springs musta had ’em pretty well fagged. I. gotta hunch we can ketch ’em. C’mon.” At noon Tex halted enough to loos- en the saddle girths for a moment while he poured a mouthful or two of water from a canteen into the crown of his hat and let the thirsty broncos wash the dust from their throats and nostrils. Then the cinches were taken up again and the steady grind re- sumed. At about three in the after- noon Tex rose in his stirrups and pointed ahead. There, maybe five miles distant, lay a drifting cloud of dust. Tex increased the pace perceptibly and an hour later he and Johnny came to the edge of a wide dry lake, across the middle of which weary, thirsty lines of Hereford cattle slowly filed, in the. rear, hazing the cattle onward, two men were riding, swining the ends of lariats across the backs of lag- gards, fighting the- inevitable slowing down of the herd. “Caught ’em,’’ rasped Tex. through cracked, dust-caked lips. “Reckon PAIN ACROSS KIDNEYS! V'OU may pro- long life by taking the advice of a famous phy- sician, which is : “Keep the kidneys in good order, avoid too much meat, salt, alcohol or tea.” Drink plenty of pure ____ ___ ___ ___ uric acid out: of the system by taking A-nuric in tablet form. It is the discovery of Dr, Pierce of the Invalids Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y. Sold by all druggists. Read what Mrs. W. Horton, 76\ Poulette St.., Hamilton, Ont., said : “The kidney se- cretions passed too frequently at times and burned. "When I stood on my feet awhile I would get such a pain across my kidneys. My feet and ankles swelled too. Before I had finished using a bottle of Dr. Pierce’s A-mirio I felt so much better.” Buy nowl issue No. 17â€"’38 _ â€" â€" mebbe we’re in for a fight son. O’ course they may run for it, but I don’t think so. Well, get yore hawg- laig loose in the leather.” Tex and Johnny lifted their broncos into a gallop and pounded down across the quarter mile which separated them from the rustlers and the cattle. So absorbed were the rustlers in their work they did not guess at their pur- suers’ proximity until hardly fifty yards separated them. Then one of them happened to turn and look back. He shouted to his companion, jerked out a gun and wheeled his horse to one side. “Watch yoreself, kid,” yelled Tex. “I’ll take the one on the right." Both the rustlers were shooting flow. They were desperate, tired men, their nerves on edge from weariness and bodily discomfort and faced with the knowledge that they were caught cold with the stolen cattle in front of them. To surrender was'to put their, necks in a noose. They would fight it out. Johnny picked Ms man and went at him on a run, leaning low over his bronco's neck. He heard the whis- per of flying lead above him, but he held his -own fire until not twenty yards separated him from the rustler. Then he reined his horse to a sudden stop, -sat up straight and loosed two careful, deliberate shots. In the inter- val between his first and second shot something lifted his sombrero from, his head. But he did not flinch, de- termined to make the most of his care- ful shooting. Harum-scarum as the plan was it worked. With the second report of Johnny’s Colt the rustler stiffened and pitched headlong from his saddle. Then Johnny turned to see how Tex was making it. A gulp of fear rose in his throat. Tex’s horse was down and kicking. Tex himself lay, half sat to one side, but shooting de- liberately. The second outlaw was backing,his horse away, holding the rearing animal’s head and neck before his body as a shield. Johnny gave a yell and dug in the spurs, racing in on the rustler at an angle. Johnny was shooting now, trying to draw the outlaw’s attention from Tex, He suc- ceeded but found himself suddenly clicking the hammer of his gun on empty cylinders. Realizing his predicament Johnny kneed his horse away, snicking back the loading gate and punching out the empty shells as he rode. Quick to grasp his opportunity the rustler pois- ed himself for a careful shot at the fleeing Johnny. For a split second the: rustler was stationary and Tex, now on his knees and aiming care- fully over his left forearm, pulled trigger on the last loaded chamber in his gun. Close on the heels of Tex’s shot came another. But the rustler’s bullet went wild for he was already falling from the saddle, shot, in the temple. Johnny whirled his horse about and galloped back, relieved to see Tex rise to his feet and come limping for- ward. “Yuh dafig fool kid," barked Tex wrathfully, though he knew the wrath was merely a cloak to deepest emo- tions. “What’s the idea o’ yore charg- in’ in thataway with an empty gun? Wanta get yourself salivated?” “Shucks,” muttered Johnny. “How’d I know yuh wa’nt hit? Yuh was down wa’nt yuh? An’ him afannin’ at yuh all the time? What did yuh want me to do, sit back, an’ lead the cheerin’ section?” "Well,” growled Tex, “Yuh might have some respect for my feelin’s. If I’d o’ missed him he’d o’ got yuh shore.” “Mebbeâ€"mebbe,” grinned Johnny. “But, believe me I was skedaddlin' to beat hell.” “Where’s yore hat?" demanded Tex irrelevantly. “I suppose yuh rode right up to that other jasper an’ slap- ped him in the face with it?" (To be continued) f Household Science s By SUSAN FLETCHER A PLACE FOR A PLATE OF SOUP With sunny days and warmer wea- ther gradually creeping upon us, it’s time to think of lightening the menu. A general lessening off in the heavy Coat and Dress Ensemble Admirably Suited to 8-12 Year Olds - Smart little grown-ups adopt the coat and dress ensemble to join the spring parade. It is so admirably suited to girls from eight to twelve. Either garment may be worn separately. This model might combine a red and navy cotton challis print dress with a navy blue wool coat. 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With a salad as the main course and fruit for dessert, serving hot soup would seem the logical and pleasant answer to this problem. Your soups can be made doubly delicious and interesting by garnish- es. Chopped parsley sprinkled over the- soup, a dash of paprika, a few croutons, grated cheese, or a few tiny round crackers, make excellent and simple ways of pepping up. soups. Here are some delicious soups which will go well with salad meals, or any other meal. Tomato Bouillon 1 small piece bay leaf Vu onion, sliced Dash of cayenne 2 bouillon cubes 2 cloves Vi teaspoon salt 2 cups canned tomatoes 3 cups water 2 egg whites and shells Add seasonings to tomatoes and heat slowly. Simmer 20 minutes. Strain. Add bouillon cubes and wa- ter. To clear, add slightly beaten whites and crushed shells of 2 eggs. Heat slowly, beating constantly. Boil 5 minutes. Strain through double thickness of cheesecloth. Reheat and serve. This may be served with- out clearing, if desired. Makes 3 cups bouillon. Beef Broth 1 pound beef, diced 1 cup carrots, diced 1 slice small onion IVi teaspoons salt 7 cups cold water Vi cup celery, diced Small piece bay leaf 2 Vz tablespoons minute tapioca Cover meat with cold water and bring slowly to boiling point. Simmer gently 3 hours. Add vegetables and seasonings and cook 30 minutes. Strain. Chill; remove fat. Bring to a boil; add tapioca gradually and boil briskly about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Serve hot. Serves 4 to 6. A dearer soup is secured by put- ting meat into boiling water and re- heating until water boils. Drain. Then cover meat with cold water, simmer 3 hours, and continue as above. Spinach Soup IVz cups cooked spinach 2 cups boiling water 2 eups milk, scalded 3 bouillon cubes, chicken flavor 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons flour Dash of pepper 1 Vz teaspoons scraped onion Chop spinach and force through sieve. Add to milk, water, and bou- illon cubes in double boiler. Melt butter, add flour and seasonings, and stir well. Add a small amount of hot liquid and stir until smooth. Re- turn to double boiler and cook until slightly thickened, stirring constant- ly. Serves 4, Duchess Soup 2 tablespoons minute tapioca Vs teaspoon pepper 4 cups milk 2 tablespoons butter Help improve your personality with Wrigley’s Gum. Keep your teeth white, breath sweet, by using healthful Wrigley's Guitl dailyâ€" as millions do. The chil- dren also love the delicious re- freshing flavor of Wrigley’s Double Mint. Take some home today, cs-ss AAAAAAAAAAA 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped Vs cup grated cheese 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped ^ Combine dry ingredients, -onion,' and milk in top of double boiler. Place over rapidly boiling watef, V bring to scalding point (allow 5 to 7 minutes) cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add remaining ingredi- ents; cook until cheese is melted, ; Serves 6. 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