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// The Leashed Guns of Circle L by Perry Westbrook SYNOPSIS: Slim Loyale Is parol- ed from pricon after serving 18 months for a crime he did not com- mit. He returns to his Circle L ranch to find his father dead and sinister forces at work, trying to make him violate his parole so that he can again be railroaded to prison. The Brockwells and their gang â- re plotting to gain possession of Circle L ranch and the property of Mona Hall, a neighbor and lifelong friend of Slim Loyale. Slim discovers that Sheriff Star- buck has joined the plot against him. With the help of Dakota Blue •nd his cowboys, Slim Loyale defies the land-grabbers to do their worst. CHAPTER XIV. The leer on Alton's lace persist- ed, a frozen grimace. IWs eyes Bickered. 'Vuh ain't got long." re- minded Spud. Alton dropped bis guns, slirugged and lauglicd, "I didn't think yuh bad the nerve to butt iu, Dillon," he observed, "knowin' all the time, o' course, that yo'ic signin' yore death warrant." '"Yore thiukiu' is plumb ouia order," observed Spud sturdily. "I don't care worth a whoop. From now on, what 1 told Sarg an' Leo Brockwell goes for their whole dangcd outfit. None of yuh are wanted in this SiiUxii'. Si>::i of yuh to show in here, I -.â- H't",. with a Bawed-off sholj;u!i. N'ow rattle yore hocks." Again Alton shrugged, t!it>n saun- tered to tho door and out. With- ont a backward look, hn crossed the street, swung into his saddle and rode oir. Spud Dillon replaced his weapon on the shelf behind tho bar. •'Gimme his guns. Dakota," drawled 8pud. Souvenirs "I wanna keep 'em as souvenirs â€" souvenirs ot the time fat, ole Spud Dillon got the best of one of the wickedest gun-slingers in this neck of the woods." Dakota nodded gravely and was about to pick the weapons up, when Jigger Starbuck stepped into the placo. His cold eyes flickered around and saw Alton's guns. "Yuh tellers seem to be rushin' the Half Diamond B boys around pretty heavy," he observed. "What's this I hear about yuh pluggin' Rango Deale last night, Loyale?" "News to me," answered Slim. "I ain't seen Rango Deale since I got home. An'," he added pointedly, "I ain't shot a gun, either. Yuh notice I ain't even packiu' any. Yet Cinder Alton flipped his guns just now with the intention of kiUin' me. He would have, too, except that Spud discouraged him. "Now lemnie tell yuh somethin', Starbuck. I got my eyes open at last. Certain folks railroaded me to prison for somethin' I never done. An' rae, gettiu' a parole they never llgured on, airived back home before they thought I would. For some reason they seem damned anxious to put me outa the way. "Last night they tried it; only it happened that Roy O'Brien was weariu' lliis liat an' ridin' my gray boss. Kango Deale tackled Roy, tbinkin' it was me. When he found out it wasn't, he was so sore he took a shot at Hoy, pluggin' a hole ill my hat. Roy beat him to the ne'Xi." Pack of Yellow Polecats Slim's fate had grown cold, and his eyes flinty. There wa.s the set of unalterable decision about liis lips. 'Tm carryiu" my guns all the time from now on, Starbuck. I'm carryin' 'mu Io use, savvy'? No more do I run around like a fool, unable to defend myself an' lettin' good men take over my scrap. "The first sonof-a-gun svho makes a pass at his grn in front of mo. I'm rockin' off. An' If yiih come after nio for defenclin' my own life. I rock yuh off. To hoi! with yiili an' yoro crooked law that works only one nay! I'm throiiKh playin' (he goat." Dakota nodded quietly to this. "1 been advlsln' Slim to steer clear of trouble, Staibnck," ho put in. "Hut what happened just now shows me tliat he's up agin a pack of yellow polecats who are willin" 10 shoot him even if he is unarm- ed. What ho just said goes tor rae, loo. I'm backlu' Slim's play every turn of tho trail. ''There's (ivo more boys out at the Circle L who are gonna back it the same way. Less'n yuh see that Slim gets the protection he's entitled to. this county is gonna bury a sheriff. That's plain talk, but every word of it is gospel." For some time Starbuck was silent, his face unreadable. ''I could arrest both ot yuh for that kind ot talk," he observed presently. Dakota laughed sarcastically. "Try it, an' yuh go outa here on a board. Funny yo're alius talkin' about arrestin' Slim or me. Why don't yuh exert some of yore preci- ous authority on that Brockwell gang? Why don't yuh trail along after Cinder Alton an' throw him in the jug tor a time? Ho tried to start the argument in here." "Yuh caiu't tell me my business," snapped Starbuck. "Okay," shrugged Dakota. "An' yuh cain't tell Slim an' me ours. We've kept faith with yuh so far, but yuh ain't returned tho compli- ment. From here on out, the Circle L rides its own trail in its own way; 'No trespassing' signs are hangin' ou every one ot us. C'mon, Slim; I just saw that law-shark go past the door. Reckon he's haided for his office." Not For Sale Slim nodded to Spud and Joe Rooney, but walked past Jigger Starbuck as though he did not ex- ist. Dakota followed suit to the letter. ''But my dear man," expostulated George Arthur, rubbing his thin hands together, »s he paced back and forth across the narrow width ot his office. "Don't you understand that I cannot transfer the mortgage on Miss Hall's property to you without her consent? It would not be regularâ€" not at all regular. Be- sides, I wish to hold that mortgage myself." "Oh yeah?" drawled Slim. That's kinda tunny. If yo're so satisfied to hold the mortgage, why in hell are yuh pressin' Miss Hall for the money? Can it be that what yuh want is the ranch an' not the money?" "The lawyer's pale eyes nari'ow- ed. "My affairs are my own," he snapped. "Definitely and finally, that mortgage is not for sale. Good Spanish Women and Children Were Killed By These Bombs day. geutleiuen." He went to ihe door and beld It open. Slim laughed coldly as he step- ped out. "Vo'ie deludlu' yoreself, Arthur. Vo're shore draggin' yore rope If yub ligger to steal the Dot II Dot Uanch. Yub'll never do It. An' tlie next time yuh bit Miss Hall up fui the money, she'll surprise vuh by handin' II over. C'mon, Da- kota. I'ui sick of lalkln" to side-win- ders an' polecais. Let's ride an' get some fresh air." fJeorge Aithur watched them until they had disappeared, jogging easily out of toAU. His thin lips were writhing wllh anathema, his long, pointed noso (luivering. his hands clenchlnK and unclenching. Mo saw Jigger Starbuck slouching across to his office and hailed him. (CONTINUED \KXT ISSUE) Winter Season Dangerous For Home Mishaps More Fatal Injuries Occur in the Home During Winter Months Than at Any Other Time of Year Fatal Injuries in the home occur more frequently In the winter than in any other season of the year, ac- cording to the statisticians of the Mertopoiltan Life Insurance Comp- any. They explain that a large pro- portion of the Injuries result from accidents associated with home heating plants and various heating appliances, although the higher mortality is also attributable In some degree to the fact that during cold weather people spend a great- er part of their time Indoors, there- by increasing their exposure to the hazards ot the home. The statisticians enumerate some of the factors causing the fatal in- juries as follows: Suffocation, Burns Burns and suffocations suffered in home conflagrations â€" about one third of the deaths from these causes occur in December and in January. Burns, exclusive of those suffer- ed In burning structures â€" nearly one-halt of these fatalities from these causes take place during De- cember, January, February and March. Inhaling illuminating and other poisonous gas â€" more than one- half of these deaths occur during the four months of December- March Inclusive. One of the particu- lar hazards Is Inadequate ventila- tion caused by persons sleeping with windows closed. Woman Explorer Visited Arctic Miss Louise A. Boyd of Anneri* can Georgraphical Society, Worked up the Greenland Coast A nicliire ninde from an accompanying bombing pluVie, showing •w« boml.er!^ of General Francisco Franco's insurgent aerial armada, iropping their deadly rais.siles on the city of Valencia, mles below. Wide sptearfing smoke of fires caused by other bombs, tell the airmen it their good aim. Miss Louise A. Boyd, the only American woman explorer of polar wastes, has returned to report to the American Geographical So- ciety on her last expedition to the Arctic. Miss Boyd reached the north- ernmo.st point of Isle de France off the coast of Greenland past a northern mark on the East Gieon- land coast higher than any ever attained before by an Arae:-ican. She is also credited with having pushed further north than any oth- er woman explorer in the world. With an expedition party of five others, including James M. Le- Roy, chief hydrographer, Miss Boyd said she started her actual photographic and Reological work at Jan Mayen Island and worked up the Greenland coa.nt in idea! condition.*!. Miss Boyd, who made her first .Arctic expedition in li)0(!, has the decorations of St. Olaf, from .N'or- way, and the Legion of Honor from France. Cure Your Child Of NailBiting The nail-biter is almost invar- iably highly strung and excitabic in tompcramcnt and seems to find a soothing outlet in the habit of biting the nails often almost down to the quick. The disturbed nerves must therefore receive treatment. The daily routine should be revised so that, it is made perfectly regular and free from disturbance, and time should be given for extra rest; or an earlier bedtime should be arranged. The nails themselves should be pared very short, then filed so that there are no ragged edges, and older children should wear gloves when reading or when sitting quietly. Easily Made Slip Kleptomotorist The sight of keys hanging in a parked car arouses in Elven Mer- ritt, 23, of St. Joseph, Missouri, an uncontrollable desire to take a ride. He drives until the cars run out of gas and then abandons them unharmed by the roadside. When police finally caught Mer- ritt, he admitted fourteen "thefts" in the past six weeks. New Year's Dinner Menu Contest Winners PATTERN 4842 By ANNE ADAMS Whatever your type of figure, this slip is for YOU! See â€" every line of Pattern 4842 testifies to "slick" fit and wonderful comfort for all "fourteens to forty-twos." Those full-length panels give a nice line both over the diaphragm and down the back, and may be bias-cut or straight (use your fab- ric on the straight if you wish to "smooth down" curves!). The pretty neckline may be !.s pictur- ed, or lower still in the back for wear with party frocks. The straps too are a blessing, for they're in one with the side sec- tions and therefore the "non-skid" type. So why not stitch up sev- eral Anne Adams slips like this for Christinas gifts â€" as well as for yourself? You'll find the Sewing Instructor vei-y helpful. Pattern 4842 is available in misses' and women's sizes 14, 16, 18, 20, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 anc. 42. Size 16 takes 2% yards 39 inch fabric. Send twenty cents (20c) in coins (stamps cannot be accepted) for this Anne Adams pattern. Write plainly size, name, address and style number. Send your order to .^nne Adams, Room 425, 73 West Ade- laide St., Toronto. gea^i^yon The Secrefs Good Looks h i^oUr^'^Hft. ^n-w.. FOOD FOR BEAUTY To most ot us, dieting is synony- mous with reducing! However, the food lias much to do with the qual- ity of our skin, teeth, hair and our eyes. The first a.xioni ot beauty, as it Is of good health, is to maintain the system clear. Kresh fruit and vege- tables should be taken regularly. Dried pt unes and figs are e.xcelleut too, and bran will supply necessary roughage. Milk Is a good aid to beauiy, and raw eggs will make teeth strong and help to prevent decay, as well as Improve the texture and growth of the hair. Some foods are definitely harm- ful to the looks and should-either be avoided or eaten but rarely. And highly seasoned dishes, rich sauces, tried foods â€" all spell danger to beauty. Too much meat Is unwise, and pastries and confections need to be taken only sparingly. If you have an oily skin, avoid fried and rich foods; take lots ot bran, fruit and salads Instead. Women with dry skins will bene- fit considerably by eating plerty NERVOUS? Do you feel to nervous you want to trreamt An you crow and irritable? Do you uold thow dearest to you? It your nerves arc on edge, try LYDtA B. PINKHAM'S VEGETABLE COMPOUND. It often helps Nature calm quivering nerves For three gcntrations one woman has told another how l"» go "smiling through'* with Lydia E. Pinkham'a Vogctalile Compound. It helps Nature tone up the system, thus lessen- ing the discomforts from the functional dia- Ofders which women must endure. Why not Iri/ I.VDIA E. PINKHAM'S VSUKTABLC COMl'OUMUt Second Prize Goes to Miss Janet Whitelsw, R.R. 1, Elore, Ontario "PLAN OF MENU" FRUIT UUP IIOAST rURKEV OVSTKlt STUFFING CKA.NHKKRY SAl^CK MASHKI) HO I' A TOES f;i,A/.KII CARROTS .MOI.DKI) BKKT AND CELKRY SALAD HLL'.M HII»UI.\U FRUITS AND NUTS ORKKN PEAS PICKI-KS AND OLIVES STERI.INC SAUCE f.'ANnV COFFEE OYSTER STUFFING Vi cupful itairon tJl 3 tablespooiisfui chopped onions 2 quarts of bread cubes 2 cupfuls of milk In which I'A cup- fuls of oysteis have been cooked. Salt and Pepper to taste '.4 cupful of water taken from that in which 2 cupfuls ot celery, cut into small pieces, were cooked. (The quantities given are for a small turkey i Seald the milk, add the oysters and cook until the edges curl. Re- mov^e the oysters and cut Into small pieces. Cut the celery Into small pieces and cook in a little boiling water until lender. Melt the bacon fat and add the chopped onion, and fry until golden brown. Add the bread cubes, the milk from the oysters, and the liq- uid from the celery. The bread should be moist but not soggy. More or less liquid may be needed depending on the dry- ness ot the bread. Add the cooked oysters and celery, season to taste with salt and pepper, cover and cook, stirring constantly tor about 7 minutes until there are no hard bits of bread left in the stuffing. Either tish or canned oysters may be used. MOLDED BEET AND CELERY SALAD M tablespoon of gelatine 2 tablespooutuls of cold water % cupful of boiling water Vs teaspoonful of salt tablespoontul of sugar li teaspoonful ot prepared mustard 2 tablespoontuls ot mild vinegar 2 tablespoontuls of chopped onion 2 cupfuls ot cooked beets, diced \i cup of finely cut celery Soak the gelatine iu cold water for 5 minutes, add the boiling water and the salt and the sugar and stir until dissolved. Add the mustard, vinegar and onion and set aside to cool When the niixiure begio3t,to set, fold In the dried beets and tho cut celery and turn Into coW wet molds. Serve unniolded on iettuca wit.') mayonnaise, garnished with celery curls STERLING SAUCE ',3 cupful of butter 1 cupful ot browD sugar 4 tablespoontuls of cream 1 teaspoonful of vaollla Cream the butter until light, add the brown sugar and continue the creaming until the mixture is rery tight and fluffy. Add the cream verr gradually, stir In the vanilla and serve with plum pudding. â€" Miss Janet Whitelaw. R.R. 1, Elora, Ont- ario. MRS, S. T. JORDAN, CHURCH ST. MARKHAM, ONT, WINS THE THIRD PRIZE GRAHEFRUIT JUICE ROAST GOOSE BROWN GRAVY PLAIN BOILED POTATOES TURNIPS (.MASHED) BEETS PIQDANTE CELERY APPLE SAUCE PICKLED WALNUTS ..PLUM PUDDING WITH HARD.. SAUCE GRAPES - RAISINS .VUTS - CANDIES TEA BEETS PIQUANTE 3 medium beets cooked in salted water till tender 'a cup water beets were cooke in, cut beets into cubes, reheat in the following sauce 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons Corn Starch U cup vinegar Vi cup cream 1 teaspoon sugar 14 teaspoon salt Few grains -cayenne pepper. Good! FROZEN PLUM PUDDING Mi.x one tablespoontul corn starch, two tablespoonfuls of sugar, halt teaspoonful salt. Pour over this stirring all the time, one pint hot milk, with two tablespoonfuls ot corn syrup. Cook over hot water till well done. Add two eggs slightly beaten. Let cook three or four min- utes. Remove from stove. Add halt cup Sullaua raisins (which have been soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes) also add half cup of al- monds, flavour with one tablespoon- tul vanilla, when cold add one pint cream and freeze as usual. â€" M!3< S. T. Jordan, Markham, Ontario. of butter and cream. Almond and brazil nuts are good, too. Vegetables sucn as spinach, car- rots, turnips and leaf-lettuce bring extra sparkle to the eyes. Liver and kindney are helpful, too. The following leaflets are very Informative and deal completely with these subjects. You can obtain any of them by sending a 3c stamp for each one required: Reducing In Spots: How to Slim: Bust Devel- opment: Superfluous Hair: Eye Beauty; Hand Beauiy; Your Hair; Feet Care: Underweight; Face Care. Ask about your own beauty problems, at the same time. Please mention this paper, and write to: Barbara Lynn, Room 421, 73 West Adelaide St.. Toronto. Employed Tea As Vegetable Seventeenth Century Fciks Used to Eat Stewed Leaves and Throw Away Brew Overland by i;aravau and by ship from Lisbon the Dutch carried tea to England in lliaS Ignoiant of the method of preparation, many cook- ed it in water, discarded the latter, and atioinpted to eai the stewed leaves as a vegetable, adding salt, butler and vine-far. without suc- cess. As the proper manner of Drewlug was learned the custom of serving grew more fashionable and more to the people's taste. Considered as mediciual it was sold first by the apothecary and the price was very high. In fact two pounds was then ihouglit a muniricenl gift from the East India Company to Charles 11. Pepvs wrote in his diary. UitiO. that lie sent for a dish of lea. an early reference to the brew, t'se ot the word dish came from the fact that tea was served in ponMn- gers or suchlike shallow dishes. Cups came Into use later and were small. Saucers followed and spoons when sugar vvas added. Woman Pilot Has Job Unique Here One of Canada's Four Women Fliers, Miss Margaret Fane Licensed as Commercial Is Also Radio Operator KOHOL ll.tlH %t\V. I4III Mnnlr.v Munlrenl. I'M In tho ureat struj^gle (or iife, everything depends oo the 'ige you appear to be; but don't' lie discouraged. KDMOU with IU 19 natural -'liadea. give* i>ack to nair Its lost youth. Sold at all druK stores aoa be.-iuty parlors. Issue No. 53â€" '38 One of Canada's four women li- censed as commercial fliers. Miss Margaret Fane now boasts the distinction of being the only woman air line radio operator in Canada. After obtaining her license, Mar- garet opened the radio station at the mining centre of Zeballos, B.C., 200 miles up Vancouver Island. "It's a job I've always wanted," she said. Provides Tips on Weather Employed by Ginger Coote Air- ways, she keeps in touch with Van- couver, Prince George, Fort St. John, B.C., and Edmonton on com- pany business and weather intoroia- tion. When au airplane is flying be- tween Zeballos and Vancouver, she talks to the pilot every fifteen icln- utes. She supplies pilots leaving Vancouver with weather bulletins and keeps them informed en roule. .Miss ^•â- 'ane won her private pilot's license April l.'Jth. rJ3:i, after five and one-half's hours' solo and wa.3 granted a commei'Cial certificate on July ^tith, laas, after "logging" i:!0 hours. 'T 'm ^ « I I: V, I .f \