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ing against Tony’s head knocked the murderer off his feet. He scrambled up again, screamed in rage and poised the knife for a throw: Tom saw death staring him full in the face. Tony was an expert at this sort of murder. Tom lunged forward, head down and his sound arm reaching out. The knife whizzed a fraction of an inch over his head. On he went, like a charging bull. Tony’s eyes widened in fear. He turned suddenly and began to race for the door. Tom hurled himself at the man, hit him hard just below the knees and sent him sprawling. With his left fist, he hammered two husky blows to the face. Tony raised his arms, encircled Tom’s throat with his fingers and began to squeeze. Tom smashed one more blow that — made Tony groggy. “That’s for Bob Reade,” Tom said hoarsely. “And this 12? is—for me! Tony’s head snapped backward. His eyes glazed and his body went limp. Tom pulled handcuffs from under his coat, clamped them in place and got up only to sink weakly into a chair. Some one ran down the alley out- side the door. At the same time a ter- rific hammering sounded from the front of the restaurant. Donovan hur- ried in, gun ready for instant action. He saw Tony on the floor, jammed his gun into his pocket again and grinned. “A mighty nice job, Tom,” he com- mended. “I couldn’t do better myself. You got him ali right. Now—can you convict him?” M nodded. “I heard him trying to create an alibi for himself and when he figured he had the upper hand, he boasted I’d get what he gave Reade. But we won’t need either of those confessions. I’ve got evidence enough in my pocket right now.” “Hvidence?” Donovan scowled. “T - don’t know anything about that, 502: NOW: ©: LADIES EXQUISITE 3 DIAMOND RING No. 42 New 1938 ultra, smart ladies ring. 3 perfectly matched, sparkling diamonds. -10:-MONTHS TO:PAY SENT, ON: APPROVAL Real WRIST it has artistically engraved, solid OIA- WATCH white or yellow gold mounting. MONDS No. 4i. Beautiful 3 eetet white or yellow finish. Dust proof, shock proof, 7 jeweled movement. Hollywood engagement cing and 5-diamond Wedding ring. Peg- fectly matched. HOW TO ORDER Send 50c with order. Pay balance in State age and occupation. extra charge or red tape. Order filled promptly, ORDER TODAY ATLAS CREDIT JEWELERS 225 FIFTH AVE.. Dent. 312, M. Y¥. C. BE A DETECTIVE Earn Bis. Moher ~ Work foc Dome or travel. Fascinating work. Experience unnecessary. DETECTIVE Particulars FREE, Write to GEO. T. N. WAGNER, 2640 Broadway, N.Y. WANTED AT ONCE! Mother, Home, Love, Patriotic, Sacred, Comic Or any subject. Don't = ‘daar — send our offer. RICHARD BROS., 53 Woods Bidg., CHicAGo, ieikors 8 Shot-32 cal. No. 067 | Fine blued finish; accurate, hard shoot- ing; well constructed; smooth work- ing; good quality; pocket size, 5407" porn wt. 25 oz. Price now—$7.80. 32 Cal. Colonial Military Model re shot 6%” overall, wt. 30 oz, wished scab: Holsters— Open —75c Shoulder—$1.75. Fink a a he 32 cal.—T5c per box 25. All low-priced 25 cal. automatics sold. $2 Deposit teqplres en C.0.D.’s. None sold to minors. New 1987 Bargain Catalog: S & W, Colis, Kyles, Badges, Air Guns, Telescopes, etc. Send 8c stamp. LEE SALES CO. (Dept. MP) 35 West 32nd St., N. Y. City NUINE B ee e ED z enLy Se RGETTO LODESTONES! Legend reputes, Oc- cult Oriental ancients onnengnad’ 9 y carried two Live Lodestones ost POWERFUL MAGNETIC ‘.itoKE’ ) HARMS, one to ‘‘attract’’ Good Luck Ven in Money, Games, Love, Business, Work, etc., the other to “prevent”? Bad Luck, Losses, Evil, Trouble, Harm, eto. Believe in Luck? Carry a Pair of these curious Genuine Brahma Red Live Lodestones! We make no super- natural claims, $1.97 Postpaid for the two, with all informa- tion. $1.97 and 15c extra if C.0.D. Satisfaction GUARAN- TEED or Money Returned. Order yours NOW! asd L CO., Dept 81, seg Pr. ©, Box 72, BROOKLYN, N. Y¥. NOTICE! Beware of imitations! We absolutely RAS go TEE these Genuine Brahma Lodestones are ALIVE! Wo 7 2 a2 R THIN oa they are SR ae what see e aa a Ra ty ty TODAYT Copyright 1937—A, Co. Please mention ACE Fiction Group when answering advertisements Comicbooks (<(o)