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TEXAS GUNS , by L P. Holmes Synopsis Silas Spelle, high-handed, low-pWn- 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 Cattle- men’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 San Juan Delevan to fight the rust- lers and protect his interests. CHAPTER VIII At this moment there came the clink of a shod hoof against rock. Tex was instantly alert. '‘Hoes corn- in’,” he pronounced softly. Through the dim murk a rider ap- proached, coming in along the Caril- lion trail. There was the sound of a stumble and then a volley of curses in a harsh, Scottish hrogue. Delevan grinned and leaned hack. ‘‘Okeh Tex,” he chuckled. “That’s Doc McMurdo. Tough ole Scotchman hut pure gold underneath. Cornin’ out to take a look at this damned back of mine I suppose.” The rider dismounted before the verandah with another rumble of pro- fanity. “Light down Doc, light down,” call- ed San Juan, “Yuh seem to be havin’ yore troubles.” “ ’Tis the do mined trail, mon,” rasped McMurdo. “And this crazy, drunken baste I’ve been r-r-rlding, Twice he na’threw me. How’s the back, Delevan?” “About the same Doc, no betterâ€" no worse.” Taking It Over “Lucky ye ar’r-e to be alive. Dele- vanâ€"I’ve bad news for ye. The bank’s been r-r-obbed. Starbuck, Stinson and Bur-r-ney are dead, poor-r deevils.” “What?” exploded Delevan, “The bank robbedâ€"-Starbuck daid<â€"an’ the rest? Iâ€"when did it happen, Mac?” “Thursday afternoon. The dom thjevç| got clear away. The sjteerif has dome and gone wi’oiit doing a thing, 'Tis a wor-rthless mon he is. An e-ex-aminer is on hand and de- clares the bank insolvent. ’Tis r-rum- Start the day feeling FITand flCTIVEU Don’t let a sluggish overcrowded system hold you back. CLEANSE INTERNALLY WITH GARFIELD TEA.Getrld of the wastes fhatz slow you uoaod keepyoufeel- ( log run-down and Inactive. Usually works within 8 to 10 hrs. MILD but prompt! Atdrug stores 2Sc&10cs 1 Clowe Avenue, Toronto, Camlet ,i Dept. 15 À. No such .ttiprg . . . Get an ACOUSTICON teat and learn how to put your resid- ual hearing to use. Greater distance reception... light- er .. . snfaller than ever before. Write for free booklet or Home Demonstration. AWSTteW INSTITUTE 330 Bay St. TORONTO • ONTARIO «â- III »i I'll'»» I > » duo» a n » , Household Science By SUSAN FLETCHER or has it that that scheming, gr-rasp- ing Silas Spelle Is taking over all the bank’s paper and mortgages.” Delevan laughed harshly, hopeless- ly, “That means I’m finished. Spelle will foreclose on me the first damn thing he does. He’s been wantin’ my range for a long time. Tex, I reckon yore job won’t last long now.” Tex was thoughtful for a moment. “How much is that mortgage worth?” “Ten thousand dollars. O’ course I could cover it if I wanted to sell off all my stock. But without stock, what good would the range do me?” “That’s right,” nodded Tex. “San Juan, would you consider goin’ in part- ners?” ‘‘Who with?” “Meâ€"me an’ the kid.” “Texâ€"I’d jump at the chance. It’d be the best thing whatever happened to me. Bein’ tied to this damn chair the way I am I cain't get around an’ take care of my spread like I should. With yuh an’ the kid in with me we could make things humâ€"but, wait, a minute. We’re forgettin’ Spelle an that damn mortgage.” “Not a leetle bit, we ain’t,” snapped Tex. “I been lookin’ for a chance like this. Johnny’s old enough now to start settlin’ down an’ gettin’ his spurs hooked into somethin’ permanent. I got a pretty stake staved up fer the kid an’ I know where I can get more. Together it’ll be plenty to squelch Mister Silas Spelle. An’ we’ll make the kid foreman, San Juan. He needs some responsibility now, somethin’ to make him ferget his kid stuff an’ turn man. Ÿuh got a sweet range hereâ€" the kind I been lookin’ for fer a long time. Is it a go?” “Texâ€"it shore is. Yore talk puts some strength in this worthless olë carcass of mine. Shake!” Daylight the following morning found Tex far out on the Kanab Des- ert, pounding along at a steady lope, fie had three horses and was chang- ing from one to the other every two hours. In this way he did not have to halt to rest them. All through the scorching day he rode steadily. At evening he halted for half an hour at a brackish, green scummed water- hole. While the horses were drinking and resting Tex wolfed down a couple of powdery sandwiches, took a long drink at his canteen, rolled a smoke, then resumed his steady ride. At The Station The pale moon rose, arched and descended. The black heart of the dawn took form, hoveredâ€"lightened â€"and was gone. The sun came up. And with its rising Tex rode up to the shipping town of Sawtelle. It was rails end of a spur the S. W. & P. had thrown up along the western edge of the Kanab Desert to tap the cattle ranges of the district and a few min- ing operations subject to sporadic outbursts of activity. Tex went direct to the railroad sta- tion. He was greeted at the ticket window by a yawning, heavy-eyed agent. “When’s the next train out?” de- manded Tex. “Nine fifteen. Ticket? Where to?” “Sevier.” The agent selected a strip of paste board, pounded dates on it and slip- ped it through the wicket. “Twelve dollars and forty-two cents.” Tex folded up the ticket and stowed it away and tossed a golden double eagle on the counter. “Keep the change a minute,” he adjured, “Can I send some telegrams from here?” “Sure. Here’s the pad. Write ’em out.” (To Be Continued) MACARONI DISHES We have always associated macar- oni with sunny Italy and taken it for granted that that’s where it comes from. But the fact now comes to light that Canada has ousted Italy from the first place as the largest supplier of macaroni to the British market. It would seem then, that it’s up to every good Canadian to support this industry and eat plenty of Canadian macaroni. And that, as everyone now knows, would be no patriotic sacrifice but a pleasure. Not only during Lent, when most housewives find it a per- fect dish, but all year around, it should have a prominent place in the family diet. Macaroni products require a mini- mum of time and labour to prepare. They should be boiled in plenty of boiling salted water, and they com- bine naturally with other foods such as milk, cheese, eggs and vegetables. We recommend the following recipes. 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