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Show UINTAII BASIN RECORD. DUCHESNE. UTAn ui aPl fk.(W(W(W(WW ? I ASH ME ANOTHER frf CASAY& A General Quiz X. if mm in. He had barely time to conceal himself beneath the trees which overhung Mud Creek when the woman's sharp challenge halted three riders who had been headed directly toward the wagon. He heard them grumble among themselves, then the booming tones of Morgan Hapes came In a show of forced geniality. he "Easy there, Mrs. Plyly, soothed. "Dont git so careless with that shootin' iron. Some night yoll make a mistake and shoot some o the boys when theyre bringin Abe home. "Is Abe there now?" he demanded acidly. CHAPTER XI "Nope. Hes still up to the hotel fortifyin hisself against the late He squeezed Sues arm wamlngiy summer drouth. Somebody will help and called, "Dont shoot, maam. him along if he ain't able to naviWe mean no harm. gate. Right now were lookin fer "Then keep I aint a murderer and kidnapper. Seen wantin no truck with the likes o' anything of a man and a girl? sech critters as live in this sink hole "When do I ever see a livin of iniquity. soul? she demanded shrilly. "NoTerry grinned at the words. "I body ever comes to see me. I cant take it you aint a citizen of this even keep that worthless man of mine around. I sit home or here town, maam, he remarked politely. "Maybe you might sympathize In this miserable wagon without with folks who havent been very livin soul to talk to. I wouldnt be any worse If I was back out there well treated by the place. The woman grunted Irately. along that muddy crick they call a "Mebbe I might, she conceded. river. I wouldnt be any more lone"Sodom and Gomorrah was full o some if I was out In the mountains angels alongside of the collection of thieves, cutthroats and Idolaters what Inhabit this Outpost o perdition. I wouldnt want my dead body found In a place like this! "Me neither, Terry retorted. Thats exactly why we need some help. Theres a couple of us here what will likely be dead bodies If some of the ungodly get their hands on us. "What kind o help do you want? she demanded, still suspicious. Sue took It upon herself to reply. Seeing the trend of Terrys strategy she stepped forward. Im Susan she said softly. "This Leonard, gentleman has been helping me but Im afraid there is little he can do now. A gal, hey? the woman exclaimed. "What in tunket are you doin around here? "Trying to stay alive, Sue replied, still advancing. Terry was about to take over the explanations, trying to save Sue the pain of repeating her story, but he quickly realized that it was better to let her talk. The old woman seemed favorably impressed by her and it would be well to follow up any advantage. He stayed beside her as she advanced, telling of the tragedy which had befallen her. He saw that the woman had lowered her gun apparently at mention of the Iron "Don't shoot. Maam. We mean Trail. There was a scraping noise as the weapon was shoved across no harm. the floor of the wagon, then the woman asked, "What kin I do to all alone and then you come help, dearie? Abraham mentioned around here askin me if I been you and your daddy this afternoon havin visitors! so I know you aint lyin about that Her voice rose to a high pitch of part. garrulous indignation as she poured "Is Abraham your husband, out her complaint. Hapes shouted maam? Terry asked. a hasty interruption. "All right, But sometimes Im Grandma! Dont tell me all yore "Yep. ashamed to admit it Tonight, for troubles. I got o my own. Instance. We traveled all the way "What kind oenough folks are you down from the upper Solomon befor? Mrs. Plyly asked aftcause Abe wanted to buy a new er a of indignation. grunt Then when we get here I plow. "Dunno exactly. Some feller shot find that the town is almost as bad as when we went through before. an old man at the hotel, then he run No plows in town. Nothin but llck-e- r oft with the old coot's daughter. and I bet Abe knew it all the Mebbe its a kidnap job and mebbe the gal was in on It, just figurin time! The whelp! to git the old man outa the way so Then youre not Just going out? she could elope. Trouble is we aint Terry persisted. sure o the feller but all indications Land sakes, no. We got a hun- point to him bein a tall, dred acres in wheat out there. Good young feller named Donovan. wheat too. Mrs. Plyly seemed uninterested in Donovan thought swiftly. Look, the "Now aint that ma'am, can you take care of this Jest description. hke the young folks! she exsee and that nobody young lady refinds her? Ill go make a try at claimed. "Aint got no more for their elders than that misspect . horses. . If . if that I getting is, has for me. Ill bet they dont get back could you take her erable Abe with you when you leave town? planned to murder the old man for Shes just got to get out without be- his money. Hapes and his men retreated ing seen! hastily before her harangue. Donovan An Old Woman spoke quietly at her shoulder. "I hope you dont believe Protects Sue their story, he said. "Just a moment," Sue Interrupt"And what if I do? she demanded. "It's nice of you to be so anx- ed. "Would that be any reason for ious on my account but I'm not me to play the game of such hoodtown this like a miserable lums? Well leaving is It true? refugee! My father had a wagon Sue was scrambling out of the and equipment back there. He had valuable securities under the mat-res- s wagon. "Of course it is not true! That man who of his bd. I Intend to get both she said sharply. before I leave and I would like to did the talking is the murderer of my father! see that he gets a decent burial "What did you have In the wagon that was valuable?" he asked sud- The Sheriff denly. Searches the Camp Not much. Just the usual equip"Easy," Donovan warned her. ment. "How about the securities you "Mrs. Plyly believes you. What mentioned. Are they worth taking weve got to figure out now is what we should do next. It sounds a risk to get? I wont leave this miserable to me like Hapes never told his suicide story that I heard them plantown without them! You must have broken loose ning. Before he could ask another quesbefore he had time to get downs tion there came the sound of at a little distance. The older stairs. So they changed it to what woman took quick command of the Hapes just told here. I guess you situation. "Climb into the wagon, see where it puts us." "I'll go back and face them dearie, she ordered. "Dig in undown! Sue said defiantly. "There der them blankets and don't move. Terry helped Sue into the wagon, will be enough honest men In town then whispered quickly to his new to stand by me. "You wont do anything of the ally, "I'll duck out into the shadows under that clump of trees. If kind, Terry told her quietly. "Facyou have any trouble Ill take a ing this mob would be hopeless. hand. Keep out of the line of light; Right now every farmer In town we could see you too easily when thinks that youre probably a we came up. Don't give 'em that helper. Even If they are advantage." willing to believe the kidnap theory Terr; Donovan, cowpuncher ol th Bar-ranch, saves Sue Leonard from the drunken approaches ot A1 Grinnel, a fellow employee. At Gillespies hotel Terry meets Morgan Hapes, deputy sheriff, and Barlow, men he recognizes as two ol a group who had ambushed him the previous night as he guarded a herd ol cattle. Sue's father la dying and Gillespie moves them to a more ffuiet room in the hotel. Terry Is Bred, along with Grinnel, when the two men Cogage In a fight, aftermath ol their first encounter. Entering the hotel to visit the dying Leonard. Donovan bears Rapes and Barlow talking. Hapes has killed the dying man. Terry helps Sue escape. d ... hoof-beat- mur-dcre- ra n . Mr n rtli. there wouldnt be a chance for you to get a public hearing. The rustler chiefs cant afford to let you talk, even if they had to let some of their crowd take the blame for it. Killers like them think of their own skins first. "How about me? Mrs. Plyly Couldnt I go into town asked. after Abe and spread the right story in the right places? What these polecats are most afraid of is havin honest folks know whats goin on. Mbbe I can take care o that. Terry shook his head. "It doesnt sound like a very good risk to me. For one thing they wouldnt hesitate to silence you just as they silenced Mr. Leonard. The only way you could make your story stick would be to offer proof and that would point directly to Sue. Im afraid we cant afford to risk it. "Then what? Sue demanded. I cant hide for the rest of my life. No but you can stay under cover until this gang of crooks is broken up. Stick around here and provide Mrs. Plyly with some of that company she craves. If Im not back by morning youd better make plans which dont Include me. He forestalled arguments by drifting away into the darkness. Then he headed grimly In the direction of the Iron Trail. It was a tense little crowd which gathered around a lantern at the door of the Drovers stable. Tooker counted heads in the gloom, assuring himself that all of the Bar-- 0 men were on hand except Donovan, Grinnel and McTague. "Wheres Terry? he asked griml- Careful Planning Urged To Make Light Meals Nutritious and Balanced ARE THE LIGHT MEALS you serve always nutritious? Or are they just some-- . thing you throw together for the sake ot giving calories to your family, even r.'.iA though the foods - I I ' are not particularly abundant in health-givin- g elements such as protein, vitamins and minerals? Youre guaranteed to feel better, work better and, yes even play better if youre getting the right kind of food. Nutritious meals, no matter whether they are small or large, are bound to pay off big dividends. Just how, you ask? Well, for one thing, you wont get tired so quickly, and there will be sparkle in your 1 Terry s Friends Give Him Time "Thats what I want to find out. Are you hiding that man Donovan whom I ordered you to fire? Willie snorted belligerently but Tooker restrained him with a warn"I am not, he said ing hand. steadily. "I have not seen Donovan since he and Grinnel were paid off this afternoon." Hapes's voice boomed angrily In the darkness. "Ill search the stable if you dont mind, Major. This is a murder Job and I cant have a killers friend Interferin with the course o justice. Who killed who? Tooker asked grimly. Hapes sneered. "As If you didnt knowl I want that Donovan Jigger fer two crimes now. He shot a couple o farmers last right and now hes killed another man at the hotel Once more Willie had to be re- strained by Tooker. "Let him search, Snowshoe whispered. "It sounds to me like a lot more happened than we thought. I got a notion the kid has run some kind of a sandy on em and theyre after him with a murder charge." Raising his voice he broke In on De Groodts flustered stammering. You're welcome to go through the he said calmly. place, deputy, "Donovan is no longer on our payroll so It is not likely that hell come back here. 1 jest got a duty to look and It seemed mighty peculiar that so so many of yo would be waitin around here thisaway. De Groodt Thats right! Why are you here, Tooksnapped. er? I thought you were going to hit the trail early. "Were Just leaving, he said. "Any orders to add? "No. Just get going before we have trouble with the town people. "Fair enough. Get your traps together, boys. (TO BE CONT1HUED) , e Casserole Combination Salad Jelly and Relishes Very Best Gingerbread With Marshmallow Topping Beverage Recipe Given. Mash banana with fork until smooth; add milk, salt, molasses and vanilla extract. Shake welL Combination Salad (Serves 5) 1 cup cooked string beans enp shredded raw carrots H cup celery strips 2 cups shredded lettuce 1 egg, sliced French dressing Combine vegetables and mix lightly. Arrange sliced eggs over vegetables and serve with french dressing. hard-cook- ed 1. Serve a salad for lunch and get your nutrients the easy way. Muffins or sandwiches with milk or a nourishing beverage help give a well balanced meal eyes and smiles and a general glow of health about you. Your scratches and cuts, for example, will heal more readily if youre getting vitamin C in ample quantities. That dragged out feeling may come from lack of the B complex vitamins which guard general well being, or it may come from lack of Iron in the blood which helps carry oxygen we breathe to all parts of the .body. If youre troubled with night blindness, poor appetite, and get colds and infections readily, youre apt to be getting less than your share of vitamin A. When teeth are in poor condition it would be wise to check on your calcium, phosphorous and vitamins C and D. Any one or all of these may be responsible. Dinners are apt to be rather well balanced to give the essential food elements, but frequently the cause of many ills is the lack of good lighter meals such as lunches or suppers. Some people skip lunch others nibble at little or nothing, while some eat something that satisfies hunger without regard to satisfying bodily needs. Keep your CHOOSE FROM AMONG these recipes for those light lunches or suppers. Foods contained in them are vitamin and mineral conscious, but still will be found to be very appetizing and refreshing. Molasses Milk Shake (Serves 1) 1 tablespoon pure dark molasses 1 cop cold milk Dash of cinnamon Combine molasses, milk and cinnamon. Shake well and serve Immediately. Molasses Banana Milk Shake (Servea 1) 1 medium ripe banana 1 cup cold milk Few grains of salt 1 tablespoon pure dark molasses Few drops vanilla extract LYNN SAYS: Give Old Foods New Flavor Tricks Meat loaf will take on an Inviting f cup flavor if you fold in of grated parmesan cheese into the mixture before baking 11 Chopped ham is delicious to add one-hal- to your favorite plain or cheese eouffle, fondue, omelet or scrambled eggs. Fork sausage wlQ have a special appeal when you prepare with tod macaroni and a mato sauce. for yeu The juice of a lemon in a glass of water, when taken first thing on arising, is ail that most people need to insure prompt, normal elimination. No more horth loxotive that irritate the digestive tract and impair nutrition! Lemon in water is good for you! Gonoraliom of American have taken lemons for health and generations of doctors have recommended them. They are rich in vitamin C, supply valuable amounts of Bi and P. They alkahnize; aid digestion. Not too thorp or tour, lemon in water has a refreshing tang clears the mouth, wakes you up. Its not a purgative simply helps your system regulate itself. Try it 10 days. States? country produces the' What most gold? 4. 5. Does the United States own the land surrounding the Panama Canal? The Answers The Empire State. On the average, once in 649,-7deals. 3. England Is further north than the United States and consequently has more hours of daylight during the summer months. 4. The Union of South Africa produces more gold than any other country in the world about 400 million dollars worth a year. 5. No, the U. S. just rents it. 1. 2. 40 USl CAlirOBNIA SVNKIST UMON5 BDY U. S. SAVINGS BONDS. light Orange wedges, sliced banana, pear or peach half, diced apple and white grapes or cherries. Serve with sweet french dressing. 2. Pear halves with pim lento cheese balls on lettuce, served with french dressing or mayonnaise. 3. Pineapple chunks, apple strips, diced celery with riced American cheese over top, served with sour cream dressing. 4. Calavo filled with orange and grapefruit segments, served with french dressing. 5. Orange and grapefruit sections with thick slices of banana, served with the following dressing; One cup mocup mayonnaise, one-halasses and three tablespoons of lemon juice to serve four. Add horsepower for that FEEL! NEW-CA- R Your old car, truck or tractor can have that FEEL again! New NEW-CA- Sealed Power Rings may add 20 to 25 to horsepower of a worn engine. economy, too Theyll give you new-csave gas and oil! Theres a Sealed Power Ring Set specifically engineered for your engine, whatever the make, model or condition. See your Sealed Power Dealer! Send a postal for ar lf illustrated, informative new booklet on 7 ways to save oil. Its free and may save you lots of money. Sealed Power Corp., Dept. W9, Muskegon, Mich. TRY THESE sandwich combinations as a means of varying the luncheon menu. 1. Old English cheese or smoked American cheese with bits of cooked crumbled bacon. 2. Egg salad with finely chopped pickle and celery with enough salad dressing to moisten. INDIVIDUALLY ENGINEERED W? " V V V. S' lain talk about v refrigerator well stocked with fruits and vegetables, so that you always can toss a salad together. Serve this with sandwiches if youre hungry or gingerbread If you want a kind of bread and dessert together. Add to this a nourishing beverage and youll have a lunch that satisfies hunger as well as dietary needs. Doesnt take much longer to fix than a snack! Soups and juices are good to have on hand because they satisfy vitamin and mineral ' requirements. Plan, however, to serve a salad with them or a nourishing milk drink or dessert 7ry Cemof m ft'afcr--& THESE FRUIT SALAD combinations will enable you to add nutritive value as well as appetite a- ppeal to I dont reckon we know, Hank "He was goin to Lynch replied. follow the rest of us when we head- MEND Chicken-Noodl- meals. y- ed back here but he shoulda been along before this. I didnt hear no sounds of a fracas though. As if to refute his statement there was a distinct noise of shouting from the direction of the Iron Trail. Willie hunched his rounded shoulders uneasily. Mebbe we better go after him, fellers, he suggested dubiously. "That hollerin sounds like mebbe the nesters have gone on the warpath. "No real trouble yet, Tooker said quietly. Id guess that maybe they have seen him and have shouted an alarm. He will b headed this way so wed better stay close and be able to cover his retreat when he comes In. It was tedious waiting, trying to interpret the sounds which drifted to them across the town. Finally, when Tooker was having trouble keeping the men In check, their ears caught the sounds of horses coming up Texas Street. They could see three men In the starlight, three men who rode slowly as though not too sure what sort of reception they might get. The trio halted at the front of the Drovers Cottage and Willie slipped around to have a look. He returned quickly with the report that Morgan Hapes and two men were talking to Major De Groodt. Almost at once there came the crunch of bootheels in the gravel and De Groodts voice came querulously from the side of the hotel. Are you there? .'Tooker Whats "Right here, Major. wrong? LYNN CHAMBERS 1. What Is New York states most familiar nickname? 2. How often will a royal flush occur in poker? 3. Does England have more hours of daylight during the summer months than the United simple but easy dessert for one of those light lunches includes tall glasses of milk with a very dark and delicious gingerbread. Serving gingerbread Is an easy way to work Iron into the diet by means of the molasses. . Read how Sparton cuts selling costs and passes the savings on to you through your exclusive A 3. Mashed liver sausage mixed with finely chopped, eggs, moistened with cream and seasoned with salt and pepper. 4. Peanut butter mixed with crumbled, cooked bacon or shredded carrots, or honey or chow (chow. 3. Ground leftover meat mixed with ground raw carrot, moistened with mayonnaise and seasoned with salt, pepper and onion juice. 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