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KBCTiWBEwamBfflaMmigaa TEXAS GUNS ««â€"«aMMEM SYNOPSIS . . . Silas Spells, high-handed, low-principled cattle ba- ron, 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, presi dent of the Cattlemen’s Bank, and by San Juan Delevan, prominent rancher who has been crippled by a fall from his horse. Tex Whipple and his part- ner, Johnny Clehoe, are cowpunchers employed by San Juan Delevan to fight the rustlers and protect his in- terests. CHAPTER XI The town of Ca.rillidn seemed yet asleep despite the climbing sun of a new-born day, when the little caval- cade turned into the single street. Jack Butterfield and Tobe Hansen were the only humans in sight , the former swung wide the doors of his general store while Hansen was lazily heaving up and down to the creaking accom- paniment of the rusty pump at the watering trough in front of his stable. Pink Crosby set the brake of the buck- board and skidded the two broncos to a stop at the hitching rail in front of Butterfield’s store, hopped out and tethered them. Tex and Johnny dis- mounted there likewise and tied their mounts. "Suppose we get right over to the hotel, Miss Ronny," Tex suggested. "It’ll give us a chance to get our busi- ness over with before Spelle knows what it’s all about. If we can il’ll save a heap of argument an’ trouble.” Give Him Time “Just as you say, Tex,” nodded Ron- ny. She jumped lightly to the ground and divested herself of the duster. "I’m ready.” They crossed the street to the single storey, false-fronted hotel, Tex and Ronny in the lead, and Johnny and Pink Crosby bringing up the rear. Johnny was chuckling. “Bright boy, friend Jake is,” he snickered. Pink grinned widely. "Ole Jake means well, but he’s done poured mo- lasses so long his brains got the same kind o’ movement. Yuh gotta give Jake time. On a snap judgment he can’t tell the difference between a can o’ corn an’ a. box o' thirty-thirties, bût yyji gotta give him time. I ’mem- bè?,:8: SôTvegîan ' sheep hefâer cornin’ in to Jake’s fer snuff one time ânT Jake hands him out some flea powder. The sheepherder couldn’t read Eng- lish but the first sniff he took o’ that bug killer shore put him on edge. He chased ole Jake about two miles with Proctor’s Lucky registered wedding ringsâ€"the choice of Canadian brides for 43 years. Priced as low as $3.95 In 10 karat gold and as low as $12.50 set with three guaranteed diamonds. Free sterling silver miniature horseshoe pre- sented with every PROCTOR "Lucky” wedding ring for good luck. 262 Yonge St., Toronto. ECZEMA Misery Banished Jly One Bottle Mrs. X of Toronto, Ou t., writes :... ecze- ma broke ont on my neck... druggist ad- vised Bel-Zema.,. used one bottle . .. got immediate relief.’’ Bel-Zema is an entirely new idea in a treatment for eczema and kindred skin disorders. 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But he’s done figgered it out that it’s safer to keep the bug killer on the other end of the shelf from the snuff.” Johnny snorted with glee. “Ain’t he a wonder?” he sighed. They climbed the low steps to the porch of the hotel and entered the dingy hallway just in time to meet a paunchy, spry, important little individ- ual dressed with meticulous care. His low cut tan shoes were polished to a glass-like glow, the creases in his trousers were like knife edges, his tie faultless. He had three chins, a pursy mouth and a tiny blonde moustache,. But the eyes behind the heavy rim- med glasses gave the lie to the rest of his appearance. Those orbs had a cold, crafty gleam. The look he bent on Ronny caused the hot blood to flame in Johnny’s face and his fists to clench. “Yuh’re the bank examiner, I take it,’’ drawled Tex, “I am,” was the crisp retort, “My name is Lange. But if you have busi- ness with me you’ll have to wait. I have not breakfasted yet. I’ll be at the bank in an hour.” He started to push by Tex bruskly but the old puncher blocked the way. The Bum’s Rush "Yuh’re wrong there, Mister Lange,” drawled Tex. “Our business can’t wait. Yuh’re goin’ down to the bank with us now.” Lange drew himself up to his full height of five feet four. "Don’t be ridiculous, my man,” he snapped. ‘‘You cannot pull one of your cowcountry bluffs on me. I’ll be at the bank at ten o’clock.” "Some gents are shore hard to con- vince,” remarked Johnny casually, stepping close to Lange. “Pink, you get him. by the seat o’ the pants an’ I’ll grab his collar. He’ll be plumb surprised to find how quick he can get to the bank.” “Whyâ€"why,” stuttered Lange. "That is ridiculous. Don’t you dare lay hands on me/’ ‘'Yep,’’. drawled Johnny. “It shore "rill be re-ediculeus. Don’t know when a man looks like 1 bigger fool than when he’s gettin’ the bum’s rush. But yuh’re short slated for it less’n yuh use yore haid.” The bank examiner looked around in some trepidation. He saw no sign of relenting in the faces of his visitors. Even the slender, extremely pretty girl se'emed cool and unconcerned. “Iâ€"Iâ€"very well, I’ll come," he fumed. “But mark my wordâ€"you’ll pay for this.” In all his ruffled dignity he marched down to the bank and unlocked the door. The others followed him in and Tex went immediately to the business at hand. The Mortgage Is Here “Yuh hold a ten thousand dollar mortgage here against Jim Delevan of the Box D outfit,” stated Tex, “We’re here to clear it up, Trot it out. It’ll be paid in full.” “Iâ€"-allâ€"why that is very irregular. In fact it cannot be done,” sputtered Lange. “You are too late. Mr. Spelle is taking over all the bank’s assets including all outstanding paper. You will "ave to do your business with him. He will be here shortly. I have an appointment with him here this morning.” "Has he closed the deal?” snapped Tex coldly. “Turned over the money to you an’ all the rest of it?" “Whyâ€"erLr-no, not exactly. But in behalf of the bank’s creditors I have agreed to liis proposition. I must con- L'»'-1 St,° burns W$OWNGAV- \ Household Science By SUSAN FLETCHER If yop are the kind of person who would rather be outside than inside in the spring and summer, you will be planning on eating on the lawn or,porch when at home. Don’t hesi- tate on every possible occasion to do this. Do your entertaining there, too,- because moi-t people enjoy it Wc have such long winters and short summers in Canada that we must take every opportunity to be out doors while the weather is nice. One of the most charming aspects of out- door entertaining is its casual and informal atmosphere. Food, even the simplest and most unadorned, tastes better when served outside. Another advantage is that the food does not have to be elaborate, in fact, it can’t be, if the hostess is going to enjoy herself. Everything should be brought outside in as few trips as possible and no running back and forth, from the house if that can be avoided. For teas, snacks after sports or to fer with him before I do anything fur- ther.” “Wrong,” corrected Tex. "That mortgage is right here in this vault and he hasn’t paid a cent on it yet. Well, we’re here to pay it in full. Mebbe there might be some picayun- ish point o’ law somewhere in the thing but that’ll have to be talked over afterwards." (To Be Continued) Practical Play Togs (8272) D«*t. WL.272 Brings Clean, quick, sale gas cooking service to any home anywhere. Burners light instantly, regulate like city gas. Fuel cost only few cents a day. Several models, including hot plates. See the Cole- man Dealer near you or write Thi> Coleman Lamn and Stovo Company, Ltd. Toronto, Out. By LOUISE LENNOX Two smart sister - and - mother sailor costumes that are so comfy for playtime. Simple styling also makes them easy to "launder. Plaits are used with delightful effect in sister’s, one-piece dress to afford the necessary fulness to the model. Brother’s shorts are cut with ample fulness and buttons securely to the blouse. These little models can be all in one material or with a contract for the collar. They are pictured in white pique with nautical blue binds and buttons.. Another nice suggestion is a nautical blue ground cotton printed in white nautical motifs. Edge the collar and sleeves with plain white binds and match the but- tons to the binds. . Style No. 300 is designed for sizes 2, 4 and 6 years, and includes pat- terns for dress and suit in the same size. If different sizes are wanted, two patterns will have to be ordered and will cost 15 cents extra. Size 4 requires 1 5/8 yds. of 39 inch ma- terial with 4 yards of binding for dress; boy’s suit requires 2 yards of 39 inch material with 3% yards of binding. Send fifteen cents (15c) (coin is preferred) for pattern, to Peerless Patterns, Room 421, 73 West Ade- laide St., Toronto. Write plainly your name, address and style number. Be srre to. state size you wish.' wind up a meal, we suggest any of the following cakes and cookies which go well with milk, iced cholocate, iced tea or coffee, which beverages, incidentally, are the perfect accomp- animents to outdoor eating. The sports fans, after a game of tennis, badminton or a swim will make short work of this Bishop’s Bread. Bishop's Bread 2Vz cups sifted flour 114 cups brown sugar, firmly packed Vz teaspoon salt Vz cup butter or other shortening Vz teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 egg, well beaten % cup sour milk or buttermilk Sift flour once, measure, and add sugar and salt.. Cut in shortening until mixture looks like coarse meal; reserve % cup for top. To remain- der, add baking powder, soda, and cinnamon; then add egg and sour milk and beat until smooth. Turn into two greased pans, 8 x 8 x 2 in- ches. Sprinkle with reserved % cup flour-shortening mixture and addi- tional cinnamon. Bake in hot oven (400 degrees F.) 25 minutes. Ideal to keep. on hand in case of emergency, delicious as sandwiches with cream cheese filling or just sliced and buttered, is this Date Nut Loaf. Dale Nut Loaf 3 cups sifted flour 3 teaspoons baking powder % teaspoon salt Vz cup brown sugar, firmly packed Vz cup chopped walnut meats 1 cup finely cut dates 1 egg, well beaten 1 cup milk 4 tablespoons melted butter or other shortening. Sift flour once, measure, add bak- ing powder and salt, and sift again. Add sugar and mix. well; then add nuts and dates. Combine egg, milk, and shortening; add to flour mix- ture and blend. Bake in greased loaf pan, 8x4x3 inches, in moderate oven (350 degrees E.) 1 hour, or until done. Store overnight before slicing. Hermits 2 cups sifted cake flour 2 teaspoons baking powder % teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon mace Vz cup butter or other shortening Vz cup brown sugar, firmly packed % cup granulated sugar 2 eggs, well beaten 2 cups raisins Vz cup nut meats, coarsely broken. Sift flour once, measure, add. bak- ing powder and spices, and sift to- gether three times. Cream butter thoroughly, add sugar gradually, and cream together until light and fluf- fy. Add eggs, beating well. Then add raisins and nuts. Mix. Add flour and. beat until smooth. Drop from teaspoon on ungreased baking sheet and bake in moderate oven (350 de- grees F.) 15 minutes. Makes 4% dozen hermits. Brownies cup sifted cake flour Vz teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup butter or other shortening 2 squares unsweetened chocolate,1 melted 1 cup sugar 2 eggs, well beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla Vz cup walnut meats, chopped. , Sift flour once, measure, add bak-: ing powder, and sift again. Add but-1 ter to chocolate and blend. Combine sugar and eggs; add chocolate mix- ture, beating thoroughly, then flour, vanilla, and nuts. Pour into greased pan, 8x8x2 inches, and bake in moderate oven (350 degree F.) 35 minutes. Cut in squares before re- moving from pan. Makes 2 dozen brownies. (One additional egg and Vz cup dates, seeded and finely cut, may be added to mixture, if desired. These are sometimes called Chocolate Indians. Polo-enthusiast ex-ICing .Alfonso's! royal yacht, the “Romands,” is now' in commission as a trawler. She fishes for seal meat. And the meat1 she nets is later canned as dog food. 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