PICTURE HERO OF THE WEST a ctofto. cp Mm(tm WESTERN TEX RITTER WESTERN Volume 1, Number 43 OCTOBER, 1958 Published Quarterly by Charlton Royal Comics, Inc. Executive offices and office of publication, Charlton Building, Derby, Conn. Second Class Mailing privileges authorized at the Post Office at Derby, Conn. Price per copy 10c Subscription 12 issues SI. 20. Copyright 1958 by Charlton Royal Comics, Inc. Pat Masulli, Executive Editor. This mas- aiine has been produced and sold subject to the restrictions that it snail only be resold at retail as published and at full cover price. It is a violation of these stipulations for this magazine to be offered for sale by any ven- dor in a mutilated condition, or at less than foil cover price. (Printed in U.S.A.l TEX RITTER WESTERN TEX HITTER WESTERN THAT'S EMERVBODY BEARING SUCH LONG FACES FOR? 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TOO BAD TALBOT' TM PNlSHtN' LO&AN'S JOB! ■tog" &AA/&&* WAS /W A TJ&MT S&&T. ■ . TEX RITTER WESTERN L06AN , YUH VF &OT TUH 60 BACK. INSIDE ...TELL 'EM TO <5UIT£H0CrTlN'THR.OU&M THE FLOOR. INTO THE SELLER! THEY WONT STAr^D A CHANCE IF THEy HIT THE" _-J pytNAAMTE 1 BA^-K AT HfS COMF/Vyy M£APQCSAKr£#$, Wx'M REPOP.TIN' ] | FOR. DUTY / \ Ai&AIN.SlR. 1 . JA ( I H EARS' WHAT HAPPEN- \ EPRlPiyUHPlDAFlNE f JOS'. XVE 60T ORDERS FOR yoU ALL RI&HTl f FOLLOW /v\E ! _^s k\ -4 4 s lp Ml uh A Ranger Recollects The year is 1859- We are now visiting a man who has had many adventures and experiences in the Young West of a growing America. Please take the small chair on the veranda. You will notice the mayor and the editor of the local newspaper. They are here among the many guests to listen to our hero as he spins his true story. "At the time of my arrival in Texas, the country was in an unsettled state. For a long period of time a system of border warfare had existed between the citizens of Texas and Mexi- co — growing out of the Declaration of Inde- pendence on the part of the young Republic. Marauding parties from beyond rhe Rio Grande kept the settlers of western Texas in a state of constant agitation and excitement. Besides these annoyances, the. inhabitants of others sections were perpetually on the alert to defend themselves against the Indians. This condition of affairs necessarily resulted into a desire to have strong protection. So the Texas Rangers were created, a military order as pecu- liar as it has become famous. The qualifications necessary in a genuine. Ranger was pot, in many respects, such as are required in the ordinary soldier. Discipline, in the common acceptance of the term, was not regarded as absolutely necessary. A fleet horse, an eye that could detect the trail, a power of endurance that defied fatigue, and the faculty of "looking through the double sights of his rifle with a steady" arm" — these distinguished the Ranger, rather than any special knowledge of tactics. He was subjected to no "regulation uniform." However, his usual clothing were buckskin moccasins and overhauls, a round- about and red shirt, and a cap manufactured by his own hands from the skins of the coon or wildcat; also two or three revolvers and a bowie knife in his belt and a short rifle on his arm. In this guise, and well mounted, he could cover eighty miles between the rising and set- ting sun. And then gathering his blanket around him, He down upon the prairie grass with his saddle for a pillow. The compensation received from the government at that time was one dollar a day. Finding no other employment which seemed to me more remunerative or at- tractive I joined Captain Cameron at San Patricio. Captain Cameron was a Scotchman, a noble and brave man, who very early in bis life had left his native country and established himself on the banks of the Nueces. During the distur- bances which distracted the country, his intelli- gence, chivalry and force of character drew the attention of his fellow citizens towards him. They felt he was one upon whom they might lean for protection. His company consisted of forty-five men. My first experience in Indian warfare was an engagement with a roving band of Comanches whom we suddenly encountered near Casa Blanca, during one of our excursions beyond the Nueces. They were put to flight after a sharp exchange of bullets on one side and arrows on the other. Not however, until I had become most emphatically impressed with a due sense of their brave" and warlike character. They are a numerous and powerful tribe whose range extends from the headwaters of - the Guadaloupe to the base of -the Rocky Mount- ains. » A short time subsequent to this adventure we obtained information that a considerable body of Mexicans had crossed the border and were somewhere in our vicinity. While on the lookout for them, we met the forces under General Davis at Panta Clan one day. His com- pany having listened to extravagant rumors re- lative to the great numbers of Mexicans on the march, had become alarmed. During the night, most of them flocked to our encampment near by. We were all discussing the probable where- abouts of the enemy. And where were they? At this very time, that we were trying to figure out their location, they were crawling into the camp. They seized every description of property they could lay their hands on, and retired without loss or molestation. The next morning they presented themselves and offered battle. Though far out- numbering our united forces, we compelled them to retreat after a battle of two hours. And we took from them, in addition to the spoils of the previous night, more than forty mules. It was not long after the Panta Clan en- gagement, while we were in the vicinity of Seguin, that Ben McCuIlough, with sixteen others, including myself, were detached from the main body of Rangers, and sent out as spies. McCuIlough was a brave fellow — a tall straight man, over six feet high, rawboned, light sandy hair, extremely reserved in manner, with keen black eyes that shone like diamonds. We presently struck a wide trail leading to the south, and following it soon came in sight of some seven hundred Comanches near the Lavaca River. Unable to cope with so formid- able a body, we hovered in their vicinity, keep- ing them constantly under observation. They continued their march in the direction of the coast until they reached at length the settlement of Lindville on Matagorda Bay. This they at- tacked and burned. They killed some persons and took others away as prisoners. From a distant height we witnessed this af- fair, entirely unable to render any effectual resistance. Runners, however, were dispatched in hot haste to General Burleson on the Colo- rado, conveying information of what had hap- pened, and requesting reinforcements at once. True to his chivalrous nature, General Burle- son, who never waited a second call when danger was to be met, sent forward as many men as he could So that by the time he had tracked the marauders on their retreat as far as Plum Creek, our numbers 'had increased to three hundred. In concluding upon the plan of attack, our great object was to rescue the prisoners. It was ascertained as we anticipated, that they were with the old warriors in the rear of the en- campment. A portion of our force, accordingly, made a wide circuit, and then quickly made the attack. They managed to rescue alive two of the prisoners. As I approached with another detachment of my comrades from a different direction, a buckshot struck me near the elbow passing up the arm to the shoulder blade where it yet re- mains. It was my bridle arm, causing me to drop the rein and consequently my horse start- ed to carry me into the midst of the enemy! Seeing my perilous situation, the Rangers rush- ed alter me without awaiting the word of command. There was a terrible confusion but it ended in victory for our side. We also re- covered all the property stolen from- Lindville. My six months' term of service under Cam- eron now expired. And bidding him farewell, 1 journeyed to San Antonio, and from there to Seguin on the Guadeloupe wfc*r* I had taken up my residence. The business I adopted for a livelihood was then a common one in that region, the capturing of wild horses. And after breaking them to the saddle or harness, we disposed of them to the planters. Sometimes I purchased from the Mexicans those horses which had already been subdued. And collect- ing a drove I would set out on a sort of horse- peddling speculation. Frequently those trips extended into Louisi- ana where profitable customers were generally to be found among the cotton and sugar grow- ers on the bayous. They usually cost me when purchased, four or five dollars a head and were sold for a price ranging from fifteen to thirty. So that with industry and good Iwek. it was capable of being made a profitable occu- pation. I had arranged with Ben McCuHoogh to go on the famous Santa Fe Expedition. In fact, I accompanied it a long distance above Aqetm, but there I became prostrated with a violent attack of chills and fever. I was induced most relunctantly to turn heck. So retracing my steps to Austin, I lingered idly in the neighborhood of the Colorado until health returned. Perhaps it was fortunate for me that all this happened. For the Santa Fe Expedition had an uofertunate end. Then came another call to arms. Thw I en* tered on my second campaign as a Texas Ranger by joining feck Hays at San Antonio. When we meet again I shall tell you more of my adventures as a member or the Texas Rangers. It is not praise 1 give to myself when I say to you, that man for man, the finest mounted fighters or soldier in die entire world is a Texas Ranger. 1 regret having to stop now, be* yon can understand that rest is necessary lor me. For 1 have not completely recovered from my wounds which I suffered fighting the Jodaam and the Mexicans." — THE END — tnva ft • STAR ?\t^ RtS 2J ( EXCITING NEW COLLECTION! For the first time — sensational pictures "of your favorite movie and TV stars! What on offer! FREE! HOME ADDRESSES of over 165 of your favorite movie and TV performer*! 300 BIRTHDAYS of the greatest movie ond TV stori! Oori'l deloy o minotef with order f*f»ose leorf 2$t plvt t©< for packaging to. DelUXE PHOTO SERVICE. 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