But the tiger came on with long bounds. Before the repeaters could be worked again the tiger was upon them. He struck Pomp first and the darky went over like a ten-pin. Buckden rushed to his rescue with clubbed rifle. But the tiger knocked the rifle from his hands and tumbled him over in a heap. That moment would have been Tony’s last but for Frank, who rushed forward and thrust the muzzle of his rifle close against the hide of the beast. The bullet penetrated the tiger’s heart and he fell dead over Buckden’s prostrate form. It was a narrow escape for all, for the tiger might have killed one of them. Haste was made to relieve Barney from his irksome position. The exploration was continued, but no other such serious adventure befell our friends. A few days later they were able to leave the morass behind them. Nothing worthy of note occurred during the remainder of the trip. Campeachy was safely reached and there the party received an ovation. Tony’s many friends were overjoyed to see him back alive. A few days later, however, saw them aboard a return steamer. New Orleans was safely reached in due time. Here Mr. Buckden met the party and welcomed them home. He embraced Tony joyfully and at once made out a check to Frank Reade, Jr., for the reward offered of $50,000. But Frank politely declined it, refusing to accept more than enough to cover the actual expenses of the trip. Tony and his father returned to New York city. At last accounts the young explorer had given up traveling and was engaged in the banking business with his father. Frank Reade, Jr., Barney and Pomp returned to Readestown safely with the new Steam Man. But their travels with the new Steam Man were not yet concluded by any means, and a complete account of their thrilling experiences in their next trip may be found in No. 4 of the FRANK READE LIBRARY, entitled: ‪“FRANK READE, JR., WITH HIS NEW STEAM MAN IN TEXAS; OR, CHASING THE TRAIN ROBBERS.” HOW TO COLLECT STAMPS AND COINS.—Containing valuable information regarding the collecting and arranging of stamps and coins. Handsomely illustrated. Price 10 cents. For sale by all newsdealers in the United States and Canada, or sent free of postage upon receipt of the price. Address Frank Tousey, publisher, 34 and 36 North Moore Street, New York. Box 2730. HOW TO BE A DETECTIVE.—By Old King Brady, the world known detective. In which he lays down some valuable and sensible rules for beginners, and also relates some adventures and experiences of well-known detectives. Price 10 cents. For sale by all newsdealers in the United States and Canada, or sent to your address, post-paid, on receipt of the price. Address Frank Tousey, publisher, 34 and 36 North Moore Street, New York. Box 2730.