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The Seaforth News, 1948-10-07, Page 6A Delicious Cool Drink Directionst„Make tea exactly as usual ; ; . While still hot pour into glasses filled with cracked Ice ; s . Add sugar and lemon to taste ; ; ; LADA IDOEED TSA BY J A C K S 0 N• C® L E Synopsis Chapter XLVI: Valdez shoots Weber and his body is found by Haskell and his men. CHAPTTt.R XLVIX With the shots ringing in his ears, he had jabbed the glass panel with his colt, bringing the jagged upper half down in a clanking shower. He rushed in, up the stairs, climbed over Weber's twisted body and reached the landing, pre- pared to kill or be killed. The big room upstairs was empty. He ran to the open window, thrust out his head. No scarlet -masked man lay dead on the ground. Wallace turned back toward the stairway with a snort. Pete Haskell was there, supervising the removal of the body from the stairs, "He's got a little life left in him yet, Luke; Haskell said thickly. "Send Buck Andrews for the doe and some liquor. Might get this Easterner to tell us what happened." The liquor came, but the doctor was out on the range. Haskell man- aged to work some of the potent fluid down Clark Weber's twitching throat. Weber's lips quivered. Then his eyes opened. "13 -Bartle," he gasped, "The old --Steve—Ransom farm. El Cabal- lero—Rojo--" * * if Haskell rose. He handed the partly filled glass to Wallace. "The gent has gone dry, Luke," Be said grimly. "He'll do no more drinking or talking." "Just what I told you!" rasped ,Wallace. "That outlaw and Bartle are working hand in glove." He started down the stairs two at a time. "I'll bet both legs against a horned toad that if he does go to Ransom's old place, it wouldn't be over hard to find either him or Bartle thereafter—because I'm put- ting that red -masked devil's name on a grave -marker myself!" Ranchers crowded around Wal- lace as he burst into the street, "All you Wren go to the valley," ordered Wallace, "and oust out every farmer! Bring them to Steve Ransom's old place. We're throw- ing out a ring of guns that no side- winder could wiggle through. With Bartle and this Caballero Rojo dec- orating tree limbs, where well prove they belong, there'll be no more fence in Deep Water Valfeyl" • The men scattered. Haskell and Tim Callan came down the stairs then and stood beside Wallace. "Reckon we ought to get Sheriff I.ande, Luke?" Haskell asked. "What's done at the Ransom place would be strictly legal then." "You're sure a stickler for law!" Wallace snapped impatiently. There's nothing more legal than a buzzard out on a limb and proof of guilt in your hands," * * * Michael Valdez did not ride north for long. He headed east, intending to enter the valley at a spot that promised a straight cut to the Web - Or -Maxon farm. But two utiles out of Gold Creek he checked El Cielo abruptly. Behind him, so faint that even his keen ears barely made it out, came the cry of a mountain eat. Valdez answered the call and waited. Shortly Juanita rode up. There was a strange look in her eyes, "I see what you do in town, sen- or," she said swiftly. "One day you fry to fool too many men. Thea?" "Quien sabe?" he said philosoph- ically, He slid his velvet serape aside to reveal Bartle's ledger. Juanita stared at it and nodded, "I am delayed, senor," she said. "But not for long. I am accused of murder done by the man we are ;looking for." "Sheriff get you?" Valdez asked anxiously. "Si. He was waiting with posse at the Pringle farm." "How did you get away?" Juanita touched Pedro's neck. "Ne just ride, senor. But we must not go into the valley again. Not tonight, It is so nearly to daylight now, and—" "Tonight," Valdez said firmly. *Vow. To the Easterners' farm. Bartle le there. At dawn peace will be in this valley again. All men will know who killed and burned and tortured, and when that man pays for that, the way will be open for cowmen to buy legal route for sweet water." "No, senorl" Juanita implored, fright in her voice. "Not to the Easterners' farm. The Pringle place—and the sheriff, who waits for you—are too near. And with the sheriff are I do not know how many possemen--" "I ride, Juanita," Valdez said more firmly, "Cowmen in Gold Creek may pick up my sign and trail nre. You figure the time and dist- ance. I want ten minutes in the Maxon house, sabe? Your job is to keen back anybody who traits me— for ten minutes." * * * "Yo se," Juanita said resignedly. "I can do it without danger—if 'the trailers are cowmen. Then what senor?" "Then our job is finished and we ride out of here. We meet south of the valley. You'll' hear my call. Adios." "But senor!" Juanita stopped hint. "The Easterner who knows we ride together? We won't be safe again if this man knows that—" "His tongue is stiff, Juanita. He made the same mistake twice." His knees pressed the blue roan and he vanished into the early morning darkness ... * + * Luke Wallace was in the van- guard of the ranchers riding the Deep Water Valley trail. Close behind hint rode Pete Haskell and Tim Callan, and bringing up the rear was a long line of cowmen that grew shorter as mets dropped out of the grim caravan in pairs, head- ing. across the valley, rousing out tobacco men with pleas for coop- eration. "You think this here El Caball- ero Rojo deserves what he sure is going to get?" asked Callan, "I do—if he's in cahoots with Bartle, and if those books and pap- ers tell us anything. Otherwise—" "Hey! What's Luke howling about?" * * * Both men spurred ahead. The three veteran cowmen drew up side by side, gaping at a strange sight to be encountered on the range. Full in the last of the moonlight beside a towering tree, a Mexican peon sat upon a sleek mount. The rider appeared to be armless, be- cause the hands were tied behind the body. There was a gag in the victim's mouth, a noose about his neck, and the end of the rope was tied about the trunk of the tree, after it had been passed over a thick limb. Haskell dropped from his own horse and went forward cautiously, in order not to startle the standing mount. With one slice of his jack- knife he severed the rope, close to the tree. In half a minute the peon was thankfully free. "Gracias, senor," the Mexican muttered with gratitude. "You have save my life, I say many prayers for you when—" "Never mind that now," Haskell interrupted. "What happened to you?" e + * "I am resting from hard riding," Juanita said glibly. "I wake. I see man who digs. I go to him. Maybe I am of help, He is very mad when he gee me He do to me as you see when you come." Wallace took charge of the situ- ation. "Who was this hombre?" he demanded. Juanita shrugged, "Who knows? I am worth maybe a fortune if I ee say who is behind the scarlet mask and hidalgo garb of that man." "El Caballero Rojol" exclaimed Wallace 'Buried those papers and books as sure as you're born! Now we'll find out what was so import - anti Where's the cache, amigo?" Juanita pointed west. "Come, I show you." A mile would more than suffice, she figured, to delay these men for the,time Valdez wanted. Ten min- utes Valdez had requested. He had had much more than thatlready. (To Be Continued School's Out! Good Manners Back in the 18th century, William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, wrote to a friend: "Now as to politeness .. . I would venture to call it bene- volence in trifles." No matter how successful a man becomes, no one can warm up to hint if he is abrupt in his manner, un- gracious in his speech. On the other hand, many an outstanding character is beloved by all who know him because he is consistently polite and "benevolent" in the little things of life, No greater social asset can a boy or girl acquire than good manners. They are a sure introduction every- where. (Many a rogue knows this, tool) You may provide your child-. ren with the most expensive educa- tion, dress them in the latest fash- ion, see that they meet the "right people"; but if they are rude in manner, curt in their speech, and ignore the niceties of polite beha- vior, they won't last long with the right people and their social success is handicapped beyond repair. Begin At Home * Children learn best by example. * If parents are polite to each * other, and to their children, the * youngsters adopt the idea with- * out being conscious of it. They * may pick up rough ways and * crude speech from other children; * but if the atmosphere of thcir Just ONE straight piece for the jacket—the same for the cap! Thta easy -crochet sot is the dainty, prettiest you could make for Babe Pink and blue combined malt, a crocheted set for girl or boy! 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Parent's Burden * It is the patient, painstaking * parent who carries the burden. * day after day, of teaching kind- * ness and courtesy to her child- * ren. It is by no means a thank- * less job, for she has her reward * in her children's happy social life * and their increasing popularity as * they nature. * In every relationship in your * children's lives—school, business, * social, marriage—good manners * will smooth their path. As they * grow older, they will realize to * whom they owe this blessing, and * love you the more for your labors. To "Disgusted Mother" Don't give up. Your children have, momentarily, adopted the attitude of their unfortunate asso- ciates. The phase is only temporary and, as you strive to overcome the influence, you will succeed. It takes time and patience; but, as Emerson wrote, "Good manners are made up of petty sacrifices.—"You are mak- ing those sacrifices during these difficult days, but you never will regret them. He must have a.wonderful mother!" That is the first reaction of older people to a well-mannered child. Can your children deserve the com- ment? Write to Anne Hirst if this -troubles you. Address her at 123- 18th Street, New Toronto. Ontario, Modern Etiquette By R6berta Lee Q. Is it necessary to reply to a wedding invitation? A. Not if the invitation is to the ohurch ceremony alone. However, if the invitation is accompanied by cards of invitation to a breakfast or reception following the ceremony, an immediate answer in writing— accepting or declining—should be sent, Q. Is it,,necessary for a woman to remove her gloves when shaking hands? A. A woman never removes her loves to shake hands, no matter ?diem or where, and never apolo- shies for wearing them. Q.What is the correct way to eat fruits, such as apples end peach's, at the table? A. Peel the apple or peach with , a wall silver fruit knife, cut it. into QQoarters, and then convey to the tit with the fingers. Q flow long should a wedding d�bdaltcyte be worn after the husband has A. A widow continues to wear tise wedding ring during her life- , unless she becomes engaged to marry a second time. Follow- ing the announcement of her en- gagement, she ceases to wear her first wedding ring. Advance Notes From the "Ex." See What A Really Up -To -Date School Looks Like — The -fines modern schools in Canada and over- seas will be on view -at. the 1948 C.N.E,, in the form of scale models. One ofthent will be a reproduction ofthe famed school at Ruslip, near London, England,said to be the best planned •Itool'- ever built. It has a cafeteria equipped to supply each child with a hot noon meal Menus are arranged so that this school meal provides the child with at least two-thirds of his necessary food. requirements. ' Cost of this meal is 26 cents, of which the pupil pays 16 cents and the municipality the remainder. Denmark is sending a model of one of its outstanding schools, as are Sweden and the United States.. Canadian provinces to be represent- ed are British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and On - tam, One Ontario model is of special interest to nine third -year pupils at Western Technical School, Toronto, for they spent the last two months putting it together. It is the attractive and modern Hanna Memorial School at Sarnia. Other Ontario models will be the Forest Hill Collegiate, now under con- struction and the Fisher Park Schools in Ottawa. Details of building costs and tax rates for edu- cation in their municipalities will be displayed alongside each model. Pity the Poor . Moth A new scientific discovery which guarantees permanent moth -proof woollen cloths has been announced in. London by the International Wool Secretariat The discovery hinges on years of research into means of making wool indigestible to moth grubs The usual method of mothproof- ing has been to add anti -moth chemicals to the surface of the fibre and this has always had the draw- back that the chemicals eventually washed off. Now, by soaking wool in a certain solution, the' fibres can be, rapidly changed from the moth grubs' favorite food to something it can't digest at all. ;UNDAYSC1100L LESSON Micaiah; A Prophet of Israel I Kings 22:1-40 Golden Text: As the Lord lived:, what the Lord saith unto me, that will I speak. I Kings 22:14. Our studies now turn to "Un- heralded Bible Characters" and this week we deal with Micaiah, a pro- phet of northern Israel in the ninth century before Christ. Ahab, the wicked king of Israel had solicited aid from the good king Jehoshaphat of Judah. Before they went forth to war Jehoshaphat sug- gested that they should inquire of the Lord. Four hundred prophets assured Ahab of success, But Jehoshaphat, uneasy in this unholy alliance, asked if there might be yet another prophet. Ahab Bated Micaiah because, said he, "He doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil". However Micaiah was summoned. + * * Micaiah was urged by the king's messenger to speak as the others had spoken. But he replied, "As the Lord liveth, what the Lord saith unto me, that will I speak". At first he ironically concurred with the other prophets in their pleasing message. The king detected the irony and pressed for the truth. Then Micaiah recounted his vision which indicated that Israel would be defeated and the king slain. For pronouncing such truths tie was committed to prison to be fed on bread and water. Though Ahab disguised himself he was killed in the battle which ended in defeat for Israel just as Micaiah' had predicted. * * * Dean Swift said, "If you wish to be considered a man of sense, al- ways agree with the person with whom you are conversing". It has always been a temptation for preachers to give the people what they want rather than what they need. Sermons against popular vices are exceedingly rare to -day. One magistrate says that is one reason why crime is costing the nation more than ever before. It is our responsibility, whether preacher or layman, to deliver God's truth. YOUR HAND ; TING +YOU f Alex S. Ar tuptb, From time to time, certain ques- tions are asked by my correspon- dents. and the answers to some or these are given here in the interest of readers who may have in mind similar enquiries. Question: Is it possible to detect whether the writer is male or fe- male from the script? Answer: No. The analyst cannot definitely state whether he is ana- lyzing' a man's or a woman's hand- writing and this is due to the fact that writing is an act of placing on paper a mental picture, a thought of the mind, and since men and women can think alike and place their ideas on paper in the form of writing, it is difficult to tell one from the' other. Question: Do two persons write identical handwriting? Answer: No, Two persons do not write the same handwriting. They may look the same to the average person but, under examina- tion, no two scripts are exactly alike. it has been proven that twins, identical in all respects, have variations in their writing that identify each as a different person- ality. Question: Can you tell me, from my handwriting, if I will ever marry. Answer: Handwriting analysis is not fortune telling.. It can tell you what you are at the present time. It is unfair for anyone to encourage another to believe that handwriting can predict the future. It is prob- able that a person can improve their life by correcting their faults brought to their attention by hand- writing analysis but handwriting analysis itself does not predict future events. Question: When 1 write with an- other person's pen, I do not feel that the writing looks like my usuai handwriting. Why is this so? Answer: Every writer instictively knows his or her ow handwriting: by the sense of feet rather than by sight. When you use a pen not suited to your writing habits, you lose some of your sense of touch and therefore do not write in the same form. Anyone wish» t;, a more complete analysis please send self-addressed.. stamped cevelupe to Alex S. Arnott,. 123, 1811, Street, New Toronto 14. How Can 1? By Anne Ashley Q. How can I make an astringent lotion? - A. For oily nose or skin, use this lotion: Alum, 35 grains; Rosewater, three ounces; thick almond milk, six drams. Dissolve the alum in the rosewater and pour the mixture slowly into the almond • milk, beat- ing it constantly with a silver fork; apply several times daily with a soft cloth. Q. How can I clean irons? A. By mixing rottenstone with sweet oil, spreading it on a board, and running the iron back and fortif until it is bright and clean. Q. How can I clean unpainte. wicker furniture? A. Wash it as quickly as possible wiih a strong solution of salt and water, then place in a hot sun to dry. Do not use soapsuds, and do not let it dry slowly. ECZEMA You'll find quick relief for the itching, burn- ing feeling of eczema when you use Dr. Chases antiseptic Ointment. Just try it today' Dr. Chase's Ointment DOES INDIGESTION WALLOP YOU BELOW THE BELT? Help Your Forgotten "Z8" For The Kind IN Relief That Helps Mare You Ravin' To Go More than halt of your di*aotloa is done below the belt— in your 28 feet Al bowels. so when iadigoetioa etrikee, try something that helps diction in the stomach AND below the belt. What you may need le Carter's Little Liver Pals to glee needed help to that "forgotten 28 feet" of bowels. • Tab one Carter'. Little Livor Pal halve and one after meals. Take them &eoording to directions. They help wake or, a lerger nnqTr of the 3 main digeetite juices in your etomaoa AND bowels—help yen digest whet you tun ate" In. Notate'■ owe way. Then most folks get the kind of relief thst makes you feel bettor from your head Ito. y tare. 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