Evening Star Newspaper, March 20, 1935, Page 24

‘The head of Prancisco jerked back. There was a loose-lipped, gibbering pHEES laughter in his face for & moment. laughing. Then, with a shouted “So!” he said. “And a great man Gradually he sank down. His body HE guards were Kicking the I woman to her feet again, |knows how Francisco died.” command, they started the|rolled away from Felipe a half turn string of the condemned for- (and he lay still. One breath more ward into the throat of the valley. puffed the dust up around his head. But the two guards did not follow | He shuddered. And that was the end. immediately, They seemed to realize Montana untied the bloody rope that whatever the lips of the valley | from the wrist of Felipe and threw closed over would never pass through | the dripping thing over the rocks. Big them again. They remained to argue | Brother Pascual was running frantic- heatedly over some money which one ally down the hillside, The girl sat ©f the rascals held in his fist. Perhaps it was the overplus out of | which the officer of the Rurales had been cheated. But Montana, as he watched, saw on a sua-bleached stone and looked calmly on the dead. It was she who explained when poor Pascual was gaping and stammering at the slaughter. “You see, brother? These fools a chance for action stranger than |y anything he had ever dreamed of be- v-ueeg' ew.-sclkxl gvt.\:!e ri:n‘:g %,’“fl‘g&:fl: fore. He looked at the friar, still 10t | made them fight. And you—a poor in profound prayer, priest driven out of the world because He looked quizzically at the girl;|of many sins—why, you've often told then he started down the slope be- hind the rocks, swerving quickly from me that you are full of sin, Pascual!” “I am—I am!” stammered Pascual, one to another until he was very close | «gyt what does this mean?” to the spot where the two still argued. “A way into the valley, don’t you They were not men. They had the | soaon said the girl. “Juan-Silva keeps faces of beasts. The evil that was in | 5, many guards inside his valley them made them seem like two blood- brothers. And now with snarling mouths and reddened eyes they threat- ened each other. They were still at it when the Kid | stepped out from behind the nearest boulder. | “There's a better way, brothers,” | he said. i They started and faced him with one movement. Both were armed, but only with knives, and that long-bar- reled Colt in the hand of Montana, held no higher than his hip, watched 'them both with a single eye of darkness. “I've been hearing,” said Montana, “that only choice men can get work in the Valley cf the Dead, my friends, and because I want to take a look at the place, I've decided to make a va- cancy. Which one of you ought to die?” They stared at him; they stared at the gun. “You, there,” directed Montana, *“you with the frog face, pick up that length of rope and tie it to the wrist of your partner.” ‘The thing was done. “Now, you on the right, tie the other end of that rope to your friend.” The man obeyed. | “The pair of you have knives,” said Montana, “I sit here as the judge. God knows that there’s nothing so | useful you can do as die. The winner lives, then, and I step into the san- dals of the other rat, Start! You| understand? Or do you want me to | sift some lead into your hides?” The smaller of the two seemed to take in the idea first. His knife came out in a flash as he said, “A gift for you, Felipe!” And he struck the blade into his companion. There was weight enough in the blow and it was well enough aimed, below the left shoulder; but with a light, tinkling sound the blade snapped in two. The point, no doubt, | had struck a rib bone. | “Francisco!” screamed Felipe. “Devil!” | And he hurled himself right at the | other. Felipe had the strength, the length of arm, and a knife which was un- broken. He had the relentless vigor of a bulldog, too. But Francisco was as wily as a snake. He could not run because of the rope that tied him to his companion. But he could use that rope to jerk Felipe off balance. A long slash had ripped open the breast of Francisco. But he had wit enough to spring far to the left and throw his body to the ground. Felipe toppled after him, met in falling by the up-jabbing knife fragment in the hand of his fellow. ‘They rolled together like two tom- cats. | The fight was as brief. Big Felipe | lay on his back, his throat well | opened, a dozen other jagged wounds | in his breast from the rapid knife- | work of Francisco, and FPrancisco, pouring blood, dragged himself up and #at on the body of the dead man. He untied the rope from his left wrist. “Well,” said Francisco, “I am done for. But that doesnt’ matter. I sit on | the big half-wit now. If only the senor could see how I sit now! If you really see Juan-Silva, amigo, tell him hiw I won the fight—and with a broken knife. Here he choked suddenly. He bowed his head and leaned his hand on the shoulder of Felipe. ‘The strength went out of him. The arm which supported him began to shake violently. ho are you?” he breathed. Keed,” said the Ki 1314 F St. N.W. among his dead. So many, and no more. Usually he gets the new ones from among the prisoners, but this day two new ones walk into the val- ley. The poor friar who repents his sin and wants to find a living death, eh? And El Keed himself.” Montana is caught in a noose, to- morrow. Visitors Build Church. Built entirely by British visitors’ do- nations in the last three years, a church was dedicated recently in Esto- ril, Portugal, by the Bishop of Gibral- tar, Deposits Increase. People of Hawali are increasing their deposits in savings banks. CANYON from the Air Leage Washin 10:10 P.M. PIONEER 808 15th St. N.w. AUSSSIEI) PASSENGER Tel. Nat. 3646 AIRLINE TRANSCONTINENTAL SWEETEN YOUR 30 FEET OF INSIDES | —Without punishing yourself with purgatives or scorching alkalies. When you have heartburn. acid {ndi- gestion, foul gas, sick headache, your insides are like thing full of ‘vile an imagine what imdTAL food you eat lumps up, and ferments, wastes the nourish- ment vou need to keep you well, robs | your blood and nerves, Instead of strength. vigor and vep. | you get what comes from the sour, | fermenting mass. That_can't possibly do you any good. The first thing you Know your disposition 1s sour, you lose weight, the color leaves your cheeks and you feel all-dragged-out almost | from the time you get up, There is & way of & sour stuff out of you more harm than good. out with purgatives "y body fluids out_along Like burning down the house to get rid of ‘That's why purgatives leave you | weak, dry, feverish. our insides are dried out, inflamed, CONSTIPATED. And strong, scorching alkalies harm the | delicate mucus lining of your inside: | Xf you will take some Placid that sourness will disappear, and your | insides will be sweet again. You won't |be all flushed out because Placidan leaves the sgastric fluids where they | . in_the proper condition, to | Jou from becoming all bound up. | an s not a laxative salt and | It is very pleasant | o take. You can get Placidan at any | drug ston.—Advernseufiya | i ® Placi The Perfect Case for Women Who Travel “Sky-Robe” 59.95 to $6 5 If you want to carry a sizable wardrobe wrinkle-free, the famous SKY-ROBE by Hartmann is just the only wardrobe case for you. Carries from 4 to 8 dresses on removable bar-hangers . . . lots of room for your accessories. Come in and see it demonstrated. BECKER'S LEATHER GOODS COMPANY THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 1935. oo Gaslor Sales ot fe Falads Koyal The Palais Royal Sets The Pace for Spring "They're Tailored To Perfection— These Casual, Comfortable New SHETLAND 9.75 In A Dashing New Swagger Model or A Classic Reefer! Young—but not too young. Easy to wear and universally becoming. The soft, fine Shetland tweeds have that expensive “feel” and the colors are glor- jous. And they may be buttoned up tightly or folded back into revers to accommodate a bout- tonier! Sizes 12 to 20.— Palais Royal—Third Floor, Smartness With These Stunning New Dresses At 109 We've only just unpacked them! Lovely new sheers with the rustle of taffeta trimmings. .. dark tones with the clear, sharp contrast of spanking white pique . .. gay prints and polka dots . . . with intriguing neckline treatments, matching jackets, mnovelty belts and buckles, and other details that give them the fresh and lively manners of Spring, 1935! Crepes, Sheers, Prints, and Novelties in sizes for Women, Misses, and Little Women. Palais Royal—Third Floor Y°“o’/@'i.‘i£"§3$f’§3§'“m We're m, With These COTTON ‘Little Minister’ FROCKS | PAJAMAS In Demure Prints Youthful Styles That That Are Fresh and May Be Worn on the Street Later! Dainty dotted sheers, gay plaids, stripes and print— plain alliances . . . In vestee effects, shirtwaist types and sports models with contrasting 'ker- chiefs! Spring colorings —styles in sizes 14-20 and 36-44—Palais Royal— Third Floor. Gay and Guaranteed W ashable! All who saw the picture adored the old-fashioned dresses worn in it .. . these pajamas have been copied from those quaint basque-like affairs, with the same short peplum and_tiny puffed sleeves. In FOUR color combi- nations and sizes 15, 16 and 17. (Mail and Phone Orders.)—Palais Royal— Third Floor. n e \_ Wormen - Who've Asked Us fo: Very rough and very shiny black straw, ribbon Head Sizes 22 to 24 Palais Royul—Second Floor Now Comes the Fitted Box A New Vanity Which Is a Grand Carry-All 3.00 Use it as a make-up box .. . it holde everything; see yourself in its big mirror; put your bills in its tightwad: keep your money in its attached purse. Palais Royal—Main Floor Knit yourself some new togs with 3%-03. hanks for only Those attractive colors suitable for coats, dresses and afghans. . . also black and white. Palai Royal—Fifth Floor—Daylight Art Neediework