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•♦• -fi* TRCASURl OF THE SEA By George E. Walsh •»).\OI'SIil rilAITKK XIXi DloU hurries biK'k lo the sell 'oiiPr. jtelzen hnlf a dozon auf oiiKKlr.s h:iU dashox i>a<*k to the frny, fnllowod by Captain Bedford iiinl l!ii»c. CHAPTER XX -"• Thtw SMrprise- • atid constiTiiation of, the sailors at tlie voice behind them was not greater than that of of Caribs. Dick saw Captain Tecu and Black Burley jump to their feet and scan the rocks with eager eyes. i . "I reckon now ye can go," Cap- tain Bedford whispered. "Ye're sprycr'n me, an' can make it quicker." "Give ine all cKcept two of the pistols," replied Dick. ''You and Rose keep one apiece. Don't ex- pose yourself. Keep Rose here with you." "Reckon I ain't proniisin' to keep licr here," grinned the skip- per, "but I'll try it." * • « Dick nodded, and then vaulted the low ridge of rocks, and, crouch- ing low, made a break across the open space. His sudOcn appearance was the signal for a volley of shots from the Caribs, but in anticipation of this he dodged and ducked so erratically that the bullets buried themselves in tl;c sand at a safe distance on either side. Tlic sailors, forewarned, made no ho.'.tilc dcnionslration, but wattiioJ him with gaping mouths and wide- open eyes. When he finally land- ed plump in their midst, they stretched forth arms to receive him. Recovering his breath, Dick said: ".Vow give thorn hell! Shoot to kill!" The sight of tlic guns he began pas,sing aroiMul brought grins of delight to the haggara races. "1 haven't enough for all," Dick added. "So be careful. Who among you are the best shots?" "I've killed a man at a hundred feet," replied aburly seaman, tak- ing a gun. "an' my male's nearly as good. Give him one." * * • The other two \v-ere handed to men who declared they were good shots, and were anxious to try their skill on the Caribs. Dick took charge and directed the shooting. "Jliey are cowards, and will run the moment we shoot," he said. "They don't know we're armed. So make the best of our chance. Sin- gle out our men, and shoot togeth- er." He counted two and tlien raised a hand as a signal. I'our vicious bullets sped toward their marks, and before they were well on their way others were following them. The automatics barked so continu- ously that half the Caribs were down before the others could duck for shelter. The sailors wanted to break cover and charge, but Dick re- strained tliem. "No, they'll get some of you. Keep covered imtil we get Tucu and Burley. The rest will surrender." "Who's 'liKu â€" their leader?" asked one of the seamen. "Yes, he's the captain of the lug- ger, and Black Hurley's the mate." "Know 'em?" "Sure. I've .sailed with them." The sailors eyed liim curiously. In the lull that followed, one asked: "Wasn't ye on the City of Bahia?" Dick nodded. "Thought I remembered yer face. Got away, did ye?'' • * * Further conversation was inter- rupted by the unexpected barking of 1 gun far on their right. h"or a momepi they thought a flanking party had crept up behind them; but almost simultaneously with the crash of the report there came a cry from the enemy. 'Jhcy saw a gi- gantic black man leap in the air and tumble face downward. "Black Hurlcyl" exclaimed Dick. "Who shot him?" asked one of the sailors, uneasily glancing in the direction of the shor. "Captain Bedford." smiled Dick. "He'n trying to, flank IhriM," The rest of the Caribs, with Tucu leading, leaped fr(uii cover, and were making a run for their last refuge. "After them!" yelled Dick, (pringinR "ver the breastwork. "Don't let Tucu escape." Dick led the assaulting parly, hut Tucu had a hig start. It looked for a time as if he would escape, and Dick licsitaled between keeping up the rare and stopping to shoot. Perhaps in either lase he would have lost if Tucu'.i vengefid nature liadii't temporarily handicapped him. Hen Pettigrew lay directly in his Trans-Atlantic Laundry Service Sle. .\nnc <le Bdlcvue, as many readers know, is not far from the Dorval airport. It is from Dorval that the big planes lake off for the Irans-.'Xllantic trip to ICngland, says The I''ergus Xcws-Kecord. In Ste. Anne there U a lainidry and dry cleaning establishment that takes pride in the rapid service it gives to patrons. In h'.ngland, the lauitdry comes back in three or four weeks and clothing is scarce. A Briti.-.h pilot tried out the St. Anne cleaners one day and was pleased with the results. He and hi.i friends hroughl niore ihings to he cleaned, 'llieir wives started sending over |iieces of the family washing. It was ready by the time they started their return trip. Talk about the world healing a path 10 the door of the man who makes a better mousetrap; That's nothing compared with laundry delivery by air across the broad .Mlantic. 'WHEN THEY WOKE UP, SEVEN PUPPIES WERE THERE" path, where he had been left by the Caribs for dead; but lien had as many lives as a cat, and despite the fact that he carried three bullets in his body he was a long way from being dead. He sat up and began struggling feebly to get on his feet. He was not aware of 'J'ucu's presence until the latter stopped suddenly in his steps. The sight of one of his enemies escaping when he could kill him was too much of a strain on Tucu'« nature. He decided to linger long enough to put Hen out of the game. With a malevolent glint In liis eye», he leered at the half-dazed man, and said: "I reckon y 'don't need to get up.'' He could have shot him on the run, but he wanted to make sure this time. He brought his gun close to Hen's head, tlirusting it vicious- ly between his eyes so he could stare his fate directly in the face. It was a brutal, bloodthirsty act, and for a moment Hen recoiled. "Damn ye, take that!" grunted the half-breed. There was an explosion, so close that the powder blackened Hen's face, but the bullet buried itself in the sand as Tucu's right hand dropped to his side, with the fore- arm broken close to the wrist. Dick had taken advantage of his hesitation and shot at the hand holding the gun to Hen'i face, pausing to aim carefully and de- liberately to make sure he did not miss. With a snarl and curse, the half breed grasped his wounded wriit in his free hand, and seeing that escape was impossible he turned upon Dick like an enraged animal. All the venom of his nature flared up in his eyes. * * • Dick could have shot easily, but he hesitated. The man was wound- ed and unarmed, his gun having fallen to the ground. He could not shoot Tucu even when he had him at his mercy. "It's all up, Tucu," he said, smil- ing as he advanced. 'T won't kill you if you'll surrender. Y'ou can't get away." "Y'won't shoot me if I surren- der?" whined the half-breed, '"i^'won't let 'em kill me?"' "No, we'll give you a fair trial, but you don't deserve it." Tucu's shifty eyes seemed to lose ihcir fire, and Dick noticed that the limp arm \vas bleeding freely. "I'll help you," he added, kicking tlie man's gun away to a safe distance. "That arm nuist be broken." ' Although in tlie act of kicking Tucu's gun away, he showed that he didn't Irust the outlaw, Dick was careless in another respect. He thrust his own gun in his pocket, 'ilic halfbrecd noticed the action and almost innncdiately his whole attitude changed. A murderous gleam flashed in his eye-;. • » • With his left hand he jerked an ugly kniie from bis belt and made a lunge at Dick. The attack was so sudden and unexpected that there was no time for counter ac- tion. Dick had barely time to calch the uijlifted arm and save himself from almost instant death. \\'it!i a growl of rage that his ruse had failed, the half-breed struggled to release his arm for another blow; but Dick flung him- self upon the outlaw, grasping the arm with one hand antt tlie knife with the other. .Mthough wounded, and one arm helpless. Tucu, who was a giant in strength, fought ferociously, suc- ceeding finally in hurrfng his ene- my from him tlirouE,h sheer mus- cular superiority. (To Be Contiimed) This ii what the children of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Jackson, of Bloomington, 111., saw when they burst into the diving ' room on Christmas morning. Santa couldn't have left anything more wonderful for the kiddies than seven Dalmatian pups, because they are a surprise package that they can all play with. ALL SET TO GO! A good friend in the garden is this garden tractor made by Walter Card, of McGee, Sask., and used by M. C. Card, also of McGee. The tractor, which has rubber on all four wheels, is powered by a six-horse air-cooled motor having three speeds from low to high. It will do 15 miles an hour for road travelling. Modern Etiquette By Roberta Lee 1. What is the difference be- tween a forinal greeting and an in- formal greeting, when meeting a person? 8. When an engagement has been broken, should the young man return all letters. 3. When a dinner guest is not sure which piece of silver to use, what should he do? 4. Should a girl who has been going regularly with a young man for several months before Christ- mas give him a gift' 5. To whom docs a prospective bridegroom usually give a dinner, and how long before the wedding? 6. Should a luncheon guest stay all afternoon, if the hostess hasn't nienlioned aiiylhing hut lunrli? ANSWERS 1. The formal greeting is "How do you do?" or "(>ood morning." The informal grcctriig Is "Hello." 2. Yes. even willioul being rc(|uest- ed to do so. as soon as he receives his Ictlcrj from the girl. ". Watch the hos'.ess and see which piece she uses. 4. This is a matter of personal preference. However, she should wait until he gives her his gift, so thai if he hasn't one for her he will not be embarrassed. 5. He usually gives a stag dimier to his ushers and very close men friends an evening or two before the wedding day. 0. No. Cottage Cheese Use of Cottage v hecse as a sub- stitute for meat as a food is sug- gested by the luitrilion authorities of the Department of National Health and Welfare. The nutri- tionists point out that, as well as adding variety to a meal, collage cheese is an ideal source of animal protein, is rich in X'itamin B, and, if made from whole milk, contains \ ilamin A. Weight for weight it contains even more protein than meal. Sails of Nylons Due to Ihc sliortage of cotton sail cloth, saihnakcrs are now iiianufacluring nylon sails. A\- fhoiigh nylon is more difficult to work with and slightly more ex- pensive, it has belwcon two and three times the tensile strength. greater tear strength, and due to its low water and moisture absorp- tion, it drys out far quicker than Ihc former sail cloth. Nylon is highly resistant to mildew â€" a great nl'if to jailors, lin the mann- faclure of nylon, stainless steel o(|uii)ment containing 8 per cent or more of nickel, plays .nn iiiiiU'Viant part. / 4713 SIZES \ Looking for smart new details in a classic? Note these in Pattern 47 1:!: squared-off lower arnihole, deep culfs, soft skirt pleats. Use all one fabric, or contrast! i'altorn 4T1.T comes in sizes 12. 14, 16. 18, 20; 40. Size 16 takes 2jit vards â- >4-inch fabric. Send TWENTY CENTS (20c) in coins (stanii>s cannot be accept- ed* for this pattern to room 421, 73 Adelaide St. West, Toronto. Print piniulv SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS. STYLE, NUMBER. Radar Helps Avert Collisions 1 Wo steamships were saved from I cad-on collision during a blinding snowstorm on Lake Superior re- cently when an alert officer aboard a third ship perceived their dan- ger on his radar indicator and warned them by radio to change their course. Tom HcriMnnscn. I'ir-.t Mate of a modern ore carrier, the I'erhert, vas watching the radar just before dawn on Nov<Mnehcr 2S when he observed two luminous "pips." re- p:esonting two other shiiis on the radarsco; e, rapidlv converging from oii'io'-ite directions. Know- ing the lookouts on either vessel ••otild not see the other ship in t'e storm, Mr. llermansen con- tnctcd the two ships by radio and directed each on a change of roi'f 0. issue 1â€"1047 How Can I ? By Anne Ashley Q. How can I prevent woolen garments from scratching the skin? A. This can be prevented by adding a few tablespoonfuls of gly- cerine to the last rinse when wash- ing them. Also be sure that each water is the same temperature when washing woolens, as it is the change from warm to cold wafer that shrinks them. Q. How can 1 stop eyes from watering in windy weather? A. ' Relief may be had by bath- ing them in a solution of 10 grains of boracic acid to one ounce of hot distilled water. Q. How can I remove grease s^ots from wall paper? A. Mix pipe clay and water to the consistency of cream, apply it to the grease spots and allow it to remain for 24 hours. Q. How can I prevent linen from turning yellow between wash- ings? A. After the linen has been laundered, place it at the bottom of the dresser, using the other first. This gives all the towels, sheets, shirts, etc., equal wear, and pre- vents any pieces from becoming yellow. Q. How can I prevent accidents from scissors, wdien small children are around? A. Keep a cork or an empty spool over the point of the scis- sors to avoid accidents. Q. How can I make better pumpkin pies? A. Prepare the puniiikin 'iie day before making pies. This gives it a chance to drain and makes much better pies. English Mastiff Nearly Extinct The mastiff dog was known to the Egyptians since at least 650 B.C., and in England since the Ro- man invasion. Two thousand years ago Julius Caesar stood up in his chariot on an English battlefield and looked with horror as giant dogs ran into battle with their mas- ters and leaped at the throats of his warriors, says the Stratford P.cacon-Herald. More than 500 years ago French soldiers at the Baltic of Agincourt stood back in fear at a mastiff thai growled defiance at them over the .wounded body of Sir Piers Leigh .until the Knglish soldiers carried him to safety. The ICnglish mastiff is a big, powerful dog, weighing up to 200 pounds, measuring 10 inches around the foreleg, which is two inches more than the average man's wrist. In modern days he is used as a watchdog, being hostile to strang- ers, but docile and friendly toward his master. A few days ago a group of dog- lovers met in a London hotel to see what Ihey could do to save the English mastiff from extinction. There are only eight pnrebreds left in Britain â€" two males and six fe- males, and all are old. It was re- ported that there are oidy 70 in the I'nilcd States, but Britain dog fan- ciers hope to be able to buy some of them, and revive the breed in England. Sunday School Lesson â€" The Word Made Flesh John l: 1-18. Ciolden Text. â€" No man hath seen God at any time; the only be- • gotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, He hath declared llim.â€" John l: IS. • The Word This title, "the Word"; is sig- nificant. The word of a man is the medium by which he makes iiiinseli known; we know the in- ner being of a man by his speech. We know what is in his heart bjr his word or speech. So Christ came to show us the I-ather, At creation the "two great lights" were created to light th« physical universe and its darkness was dispelled, but when the Light sliined to dispel the spiritual dark- ness, it is said, "and the darkness comprehended it not." That is the . , tragedy of unbelief. - . John the Baptist John, known to lis :' as' -''John the Baptist," was sent from ..Go4i : a. i>u*i sent as a rifitness to tl^tirLighti ;.--. ^i-':h •'that all men through Him' might- j-(/ to • believe". That- was the^ pprpwi? °^-M ,W^.'. John's coming. From the. ^ifst j;.,,. y.. ., J9hia made it plain that he was^.^.^cj '^^^r only the forerunner of the Ligjjt^ ._,,^ j^. the witness of that "true Li^ght" which came into the world tpof fer Himself as the Light to alf' men who would accept Him. ., ../-.jMa'fi. oi yy-' â-  The New Relationship .-â- â-  -â- â- ^^t:^ , He was in the physical world, the world which He had niade but He was not f&cognized 'Ht«f>ll«n.= i orcd. "He came unto His- own •(things;)' 8ni~HJsy>wnoiP^BS>lsJi**Tix-.-s &di ceived . HinVi ;lJ9t.'' Th'* .i? ."^t 1<S -ss M-^j.-.v say that none Teceived Him fofjj ^-,4 ,i; through • the centuries countlesSjj^.^ ^j^;.,, thousands have received Him and entered into . a new relationship with God. Tliis relationship was not by heredity or natural instinct but by the exercise of Divine pow- er. This sonship is something im- parted by. the Spirit of God. i .^'.The Son of God The Son of God took on humaa nature, differing from our humaa nature only in this particular, that it was not a sinful nature. His glory was the manifestation of the spiritual splendor, of the Divine love and holiness of God, distinct from all others, even those called "children of God". It is difficult for us to compre- hend a person whom we have nev- er seen, and in the Old Testament God was regarded with awe. Whea Jesus came He revealed the Fa- ther, for in all that He said and did. He ^Tas the Expression- of God, The Revelation of His love.! Only He who was so close, de- scribed as being "in the bosom of the Father", could have thus "de- clared" or disclosed Him to men. i \ ^ 'itu^ Alarming: Waste Of Canadian Lives 1 In Ihe four years 1938 to 1941, 57.436 babies under one year of age died in Canada and 3,S06 Can- adian ino'ihers died giving birth. This is a grea.ter death toll than was suffered by Canada in her fighting forces in all four years of the First World War. The record has improved over the past 25 years, of course, but are we content with it? Those wh» point with pride to the reduction in infant death from 102 per thousand live births in 1921 to 55 in 1944 should go on to compare this with the record in other countries. " Here are the figures: Sweden, 29; New Zealand, 2»; Switzerland, S«{ .\uslralia. 40; Netherlands, 40; the United States, 40; England and Wales, 49 .. , . and Canada 55. ITCH CHECKED r,qr,Mimt/Bici| »or quick relirf.£r9o«.^tchiM5,nMd hrtcmmn •thlett I toot. KMlMM, jumpli. lad otherltcS •Uinlat. SoothM. comfort! tsd quickly >«ii3 tateofetchinf. Don't lutier. A>k ypurdrnaM Soday (or O. O. O. PRESCmpVlON.^^ â- r auit«r»>i""=**' ..»i»vtGn»»i* â- /wii£ff#«"''S""'"" Rheumatic Pains The twinges of rheumatic pains are ciiu'cklv relioveil by the use of I'aradol. One tablet '» dose, at two hour periods, stops the pain, continued use helps to relieve cause of pain. I'aradol does not disapixjint. Handbag size, 12 tablets, 35 cts. Economy size, 60 tablets, $1.00. Dr. Chase's Paradol ! r