i’ r RENOVATING OLD Si-.v.' Ni. “You come,” ba ordered and set out at a rapid puce for camp. ttovv TI m .-? 11H) tie lt.'i.y ..U and There, with Incredible deftness, he • • >. Made More Attractive. - < », packed together about twelve pounds A zhupto and Inexpensive wet! -X? of ICopyrlght. USX by the A S, McClur* of the jerked venison and a pair of Cvntpsny.] renovating an old screen is t> tpver It blankets, thrust Thorpe's waterproof Rod 6cott was waiting hie turn at th« with heavy wall paper, either a plain <... match safe Ln bls pocket and turned ... > Pulltnan window where he wanted ■ paper of damask or suteea like zuifac« ... > eagerly to the young muu. ... > “lower” for Chicago. Just ahead ot or oue showing a largo flora' pattern, “You come,” be repeated. € ... , BySTEWAÄJ Thorpe hastily uueurtbed bls him was a very pretty girl, and h< says the Pittsburg Press. Lite tlrst .... • "» scrlptlons” and wrapped them up. EDWÄRfc Seuld not he*p overheurlug the corner proceeding is to measure a fold of the .... Indian In silence rearranged the WiUXR aatluu. She, too, was buying a ticket •crueu with great uccuruey i nd Ibex :s: placed articles lu such a manner as to with very sharp scissors to ipt th« to Chicago and wanted a berth us well (taper to fit exactly inside th® sur­ ++ 1903. hr f ■ » relieve the camp of Its abandoned air She bad made a mistake in th. rounding frame, which fncfcrt'v th« « • + It was nearly sundown. \Vitbout a 4 ++ word amount necessary to secure u sleeper, cloth of the previous covering. the two men struck off Into the and when the ticket seller called fca Have lu readiness stupe jlun glue, forest, the Lmlmu lu the lead. TLnxLr the addition«! $2 shs discovered tint and with this quickly brusli Or ar the CHAPTER Xi. “TUe estates have set -mtren-a. went course was southeast, but Thorpe ask her purse was empty. It was an cm edges of your paper. An inch er t*ro 1» HE young fellow stayed three on the boy simply. "I Uav« done well ed no questions. He followed blindly. barrasslng ¡»osltlon for the girl, but sufficient. If too much glue la Applied weeks uud was a coustaut Joy with them. But." be cflkd fiercely. "I Soon he found that if he did even that to Thorpe. Thorpe liked the hate it! It is petty aud tftaan apd wor­ adequately be would have little atten­ there was no help for It, and she took it will cause the paper to cockle. Ap­ ____ boy la-cause be was open heart­ rying and nagging. Now. Harry. 1 tion left for anythin* else. The In­ her railroad ticket and passed on t< ply the strip deftfy to the scrMtii, sad with a soft, clean cloth press It firmly ed, free from affectation, assumptive nave a proposal to makefou. It Is this: dian walked wltn long, swift strides, the waiting room. into contact. Proceed in like fti’tnner I of no superiority—Lu short, because he I You need $30.000 to buy yixtr load. Let his knees «ways slightly bent, even Rod could not help noting the out with each fold, laying the serves flat was direct and sincere. Wallace, or. me supply it and corns W as half part- at the finish ot the step, his back hol­ "Why don’t you try dieting to reduce some. He ’ .outfit his own ticket ank lowed bis shoulders and head thrust your weight?’ upon a large table for greater ¿use in his part, udored In Thorpe the free, uer.” then saw the girl standing In the ad working. An expression of doubt crossed the forward. His gait bad a queer sag in open air life, the adventurous quality “Dieting! Why. that’s the way 1 got it. up and dowu in a long curve from fati”—New York Evening Journal. joining roots examining bur empty Sometimes the edges do not »equire the quiet hidden power, the resource I land looker’s face. any kind of finish, but yihbu this “Ob. please!” cried tjie boy. •T do oue rise to the other. .After u time pocketbook. fulness and tho self sufficiency of the His sympathies were aroused^ shi seems desirable a narrow bprffur of picueer. He did anything at all. He want to get tn something real, It will Thorpe became ftisdnuted lu watching No Cure For It. before him this easy, untiring lope, accepted Thorpe tor what he thought I be the making of me.” looked so forlorn, and he thought of hit gold Japanese leather paper or'found “Now, see here,” Interposed Thorpe hour after hour, wlthont the variation him to be rather than for what be own little slstCr and wondered how sht brass headed nails serves the |>prpose admirably. It Is quite easy to obtain a suddenly. “You dual «ziEn know my of a second's fraction in speed or au blight think him to be. would feel under similar circumstances Lach In length. richer effect by employing one or ths Little by little the eager questions I name.” That settled It. He walked quickly At first Thorpe followed Mm with “I know you.” replffiffi tffie boy. beautiful Japanese leather papers Ot the youth extracted a full statement toward her and, raising his hat, said “My name is Harry ¿tuzrpjx” pursued comparative ease, but ut the end of which are now to be had lu all sorts ot of the situation. He learm-d of the “Pardon me, but I could not help see different designs and at al n »st any timber thieves up the river, of their the other. “My tatliar was Henry three hours he was compelled to put forth decided efforts to keep pace. His Ing the trouble you were in at the tick price. These me applied th exactly ths present operations and their probable Thorpe, an embezaifir.” “Harry,” replied Wallace soberly. "1 walking was no longer mechanical. Inn et window. Won’t you allow me to b< same manner. plans, of the valuable pine lying still A screen of plain paper may,in sev­ unclaimed, of Thorpe’s stealthy raid am sorry I made you say tbat. I de not conscious, When it becomes so u uiau your banker in the emergency?” care for your name, uxee^ perhaps, to soon tires, Thorne reseated the in eral different ways be renderi d more into the enemy’s country. She looked up at him shyly. He had » ornamental. One method is to mount "Why. it’s great! It’s better than uny put it in the articles of partnership, equalities, the stones, the roots, the good, honest face. and I have no eouceru with your an­ patches of soft ground which lay In a good sized photograph In brom de or book I ever read!" "Oh, thank you; but I don ’ t like ” — lie felt dully that they were his way. platlnotype on each flap near the top. He wanted to know what he could do cestry. I tell you, it is a favor to let ’of course you don’t," said Rod; “ba Or If desired more than one pr’rit may me in on this deal. I duQ't know any­ not fair. He could negotiate the dis to help. else was a gratul 111 give you my card, and you can sent be employed, these being nT'i iged “Nothing except keep quiet." replied thing ubout lumbering, <5ui I’ve got tance, but anything the money back to mo wbun you ge symmetrically against a paper pf suit­ Thorpe. “You mustn’t try to act any ; eyes. I can see that Mg fliabor stand­ tous Insult. Then suddenly bo gained bis second Lome.” able tone. This plan appeals .a - ¡ally different. If the men from up river ing up thick and tali, Arid I know peo wind. He felt better and stronger aud Her face brightened up. "You an to the photographer. come by. be just as cordial to them as pie make profits in the business.” very kind. Jly father was to have beer Thorpe considered a iuvi uaxumiits in moved freer. Another pretty way of re i l.-r ■ ' a you can and don’t act mysterious and At midnight Injun Charley aalled a with me, but was detained ut the Inst plain screen more nttsactlve is io important.” » silence. halt. He spread his bluuket, lehned moment. I thought I had all the mono “ Wallace," he said gg-avaiy at last, “ 1 upon it any small tnlnlatur< s, p'c. : «, “All right,” agreed Wallace, bubbling 1 needed to get home.” bas-reliefs, bits of stiver, me In!:«, coins with excitement. "And then what do I . honestly do think Uiaj tfU»or*vor goes 1 on one t-lboW long enough to eat a strip of dried meat am! fell asleep. Thorpe "Well, I fortunately ha Vo plenty,' and so on. Not only does this serve you do—after you get the timber esti­ into this deal with me will umke mou- Tho Thin One—Are you ever going to said Rod, "so lot us get the ticket." ey. Of course there's always ubaucet imitated his example. Three hours to turn the screen Into a fca.'urp in It­ mated?" pay inc that $10? later the Indian roused bis com|>aruon. Of course he saw that it was hi th« *T’1I go south and try, quietly, lu I | aminst it, but I aui gffizrj to do my and the two set out again. The Fat One—You’re worrying your same car, and it was natural that the1 self. bnt It Is tn Ideal wnv ,-f T play­ ing little objets d’art of this kind. raise some money. That will be diffi­ best.” self thin over that money. Look at me From 3 o’clock until S they walked should occupy the same seat. The man’s accustomed aloofness Lad cult because, you see. people don’t know I never worry.--San Francisco Eram- continually without a pause, without It was all too soon for Rod when tli» IIow to Clean Clifnc.«Illa. me. and 1 am not in a position to let gone. His eyes 'tshvd, bis brow on instant’s broatbing spell. Then berths bad to bo made up, but lie ar Cbhu-hllla is a bsooiuing f »• ,b<_1 In.« them look over the timber. Of course i frowned, the musffies u£ bls cheeks they rested half an hour, ate a little ranged that they should have break n way of taking on a ghas j -ll>w it will be merely a question of my j contracted under his Luarfi. Ex tract From a Novel. venison and smoked a pipe. fast together. tinge when soiled. When th! 1 pi i Judgment They can go themselv» s to I Wallace gazed at him A'itb tna-Umted »An hour after noon they repeat« d the admiration. Rod says he will never forget tha. Lt etui bo cleaned by tills ltietl >.!' Take the d&nd' office and pay their money | “Then you will?” bi? akked U’omu rest. Thorpe rose with a certain phys­ breakfast. He never did know wha- a luig of tine sea sand, gift it v. .11 to There won't be any chance of my tank­ lously. ical reluctance. The Indian seemed as be ordered, but he feasted upon a pul: eliminate all grit or gravel and th n ing way with that. The Investors w:il! “Wallace,” be replied i^pun. “tbey’l! fresh as when he started. At sunset of gray eyes which took shy glance' rub it vigorously through ' o fi r. become possessed of certain 'dcscrlp- ■ say that you have boea Ueu victim of they took nu hour, then forward again across the little» table. -All the tim> When shaken out the far will 1- - "ein»J tlons’ lying In this country, all right I an adventurer, but Um result will by the dim intermittent light of the be was trying to summon up courage to have regained all its fr sa ». » aid enough. The rub is, Will they have prove them wrbug. If 1 weren’t per­ moon anil stars through the ghostly to tell how much ho wanted to meet that at the cost of u very llt’le Jal »» enough confidence in me and my judg­ fectly sure of this I wouldn’t think ot haunts of,forest until Thorpe thought and no expense. her again. ment to believe the timber to be what It. for I like you. and I kffjw you want he would drop with weariness and Another hour and they would read I represent It?” Iluw to Cover Rooks. to go into this more out of friendship was mentally incapable of contemplat- their destination, the pleasant tete-i “I see,” commented Waliauo, sudden­ for me and because your Imagination Is tng more than a inwdred rtepa tu ud- 1Y> everr paper bouud laults tn tete would bo over, and he did not evet ly grave. touched than from any bgSaii-ss sense. vancc. know her name. Rod was getting de.* two pieces of cardboard, n 'in bll la “Harry,” said he that evening, with But I’ll accept gladly, “XVhen I get to that square patch of ger than the book. Paste fly . cs at pei ate. a crisp decision new to his voice, "will best!” light I’ll quit,” he would say to Llm- "By tho way, do you expect any on­ the front and back to the’ » -»ILoard, you take a little walk with me dowo ! “Hooray!" cried the boy, throwing self aud strnggle painfully tho requit which ot course is outside. Th -n take to meet you at the station, or may !”• by the dam? I want to talk with |' his cap up In the air. -W'e'U do ’eua ed twenty yards. , i io it “Oh. yes; pupa said he would wire a strip of strong cotton cl you.” “No, I won't ¡»it bore,“ he would up in the first round/” so, you see, 1 won’X have to trouble yo’ down back of the book, have It wide no ▼Ano«- They strolled to the edge of the bank ’ it will cover about one Im 1 if each any more.” continue. “I'll make It that birch. CHAPTER XU and stood for a moment looking at the i the "Trouble! I know you don’t meat piece of cardboard, then Then I ’ ll lie down aud die. ” swirling waters. FTER Wallach toft thaw the *She gave him a black look.*—CùiCft that. It has been a great pleasure ti­ two pieces together. Nou I : • ovr And so on. To the actual physical "1 want you to tell mo all about log- ! two men suitled again into exhaustion of Thorpe’s muscles was v > rd would be your first move?” enjoyed a clear field. NtJw two men I inflicts on »1 man. Tho journey might but pupa will write you when be re with decorated silk, pique » . They sat side by side on a log, anti came down from above and ostalffislied you paint or embroider, b it t turns.” Thorpe explained. The excitement o! a temporary camp in the woods half u last a week for all be knew. In the Poor Rod! He wanted to say- more plest way is to cover with I' nc war was in it. When be had finished. I mile below the dam. Thorpe soon sat­ presence of an emergency these men of- action 1. actually not exchanged hut politeness prevented him fron (not crape). Paste a pretty c.- <1 Wallace drew a deep breath. isfied himself that they wwt- picking a dozen words. The Indian led; Thorpe pressing a matter which be felt might front and after cutting th! • “When 1 um home," said he simply, [ out a route for the lo;pyLqy «oi«»l Clmr's mime from old con ■ ituburrass her. "I live in a big bouse on the Lake The two men, of course, did not both­ followed. them prettily on the new oue. When the halt was called Thorpe When the train pulled into Chicago Shore drive. It is heated by steam and er themselves with the timber to be »nd he saw her affectionately greeted lighted by electricity. I touch a but- travoyed, but gave Uieir entire atten­ fell into his blanket too weary even to How to Miikc Olive Su by ar. elderly lady, he awakened to till ton or turn a screw uud at once I aw tion to that lying farth« bkdk. Thoroe eat. Nex*t morning sharp, shooting Mix an <«nce of Hour ¡1 pains, like the stabs of swords, ran realization that his pleasant day dreatr Lighted and warmed. At certain hours was enabled thus to avoid them eutire- spoonfuls of olive oij and through bis groin. .was over. ly. He simply transfbtre'Q his estimat­ “You come,” repeated the Indian, Rod was assistant freight agent ol shallots chopped tine, half a ing to the forest by the str«-rm. Once stolid as ever. llie B. mid A. rouil, with headquarter! grated to powder, salt, pip he met oue of the men, but Was fortu­ Then the sun was au hour high. The at Omaha. Lie spent a week in Chica- leaf, two table-¡»h iifuls . " nately lu a country that lent itself to; travelers suddenly ran into a trail, go. and on his return home he found a cup of soup stock. Cook bis pose of hunter. The otiax- be did e ntes. Strain and stir In the which as suddenly dived into a sprue«- the following letter availing him: not see at all. i Dear Sir—My daughter has given m-i olives cut small. Mutton thicket. On the other side of It Tliorpe But oue day he heard him. The two [ your card and ask» »1 me- to thank you foi be made simply and dry a up river men were following carefully unexpectedly found himself In an ex­ your courtesy to her when ; was re­ poured around it or served .1, tensive clearing dotted with the black ­ turning hot.» . I |n<' draft for ts. but noisily tlie b.-d of a little creek., which will r-lict 'irse you for th - amount Thorpe happened to be on the side hill., ened stumps of pines. Athwart the dis­ How to Fickle He you • xpendetl ou h < '¡’lie general trelgbl tance he could perceive tho wide blue »o he seated himself quietly uutil they ' Clean the fish and boll It 1 agent . t tin , d. Mr 1 . t ».er. Is a very horizon of Lak«» A: i -liiga'» Ho bad should have moved au dphrn. One of j old friend » f i . » i :r».'ly r- tn- mber rne water. Drain, wipe dry i ,il ! '<■ to him. urvl whenever yov ,rtt tn Chicago them shouted to the otimr. Who, crash­ crossed the up|x-r penlu mia on foot. Ma be a pick le of t a I v-111 be glad to have yr.u call on me. nil nl -’d “Boat come by tod«q.” said Injun ing through a thicket, did not henr of vinegar, a dozen blades a lours truly. JOHN II. MASON. Charley, indicating the tall staclas of a “Ho-o®, Dyer!” the Hrs» repeated i » «, It «.as astonishing how much atten­ I dozen white peppers, u <1 » 1 “Here's that lufi-rnal comuc »Ver here!” uiiLI. "Him n<> s’.op. You mak’him ship .<»1, Doing H-weigu with tumseir. tion tlie Ch'cago end ot th»- B. a »1 .A two teaspoonfuls of Fret h take you with him. You get train Mack I “Yop." assented the othoA "coming.” ' i ,:r ■ «md required. Rod found It m <.. s.irj three tablespoonfuls ot Thorpe reeognizeiTtha ywfbb iastuatiy Inaw City tonight. Dose men. dey on | and a pint of tlie liquid In u th« Effects of Ulet. to Make weekly trips there, ami be dat train. ” as that of ltadway’s > kj «*« a tils hand . never fnile»l to rail and inquire for fish has been boiled. Boll 1 «. » mid «risped Ln a gesture ut disgusl. The; Thorpe calculated rapidly. Tho en­ i ket- Ir. Muson’s lienlth and incidentally to sklni. Drop the herring . emy wopld require evea wit'll their man bad always been obnoxious to j V: * I he ■u »cpt the hospitality of the Masou tie and boil tip hard one teams a day to cover tlie thirty mile* to trim. herring Into crocks or .fare. I J’ u-> 'he borne. Two days lkter,be «tauflbted on the! the fi -'-.ing villa-je of Munising, whence Alic»-, she of the gray eyes, afwayi vinegar and till the Js < to t»v,i ' wlnp camp. He paused in wonder at wb.u I the stage ran each morning to Seney. welcotucd the guest with sueb winning and seal Immediately tlie present terminal of the South he saw. smiles that he thought he was in paru Shore railroad. He, Thorpe, on foot and Tho packs lay open, their «contents I How to Ke».» Mice Away. dise. Ou one such evening she wat scat ter ad in every The flee three hours behind. c*uid upyqi* hasu The poisonous articles to ki ••;» inio singing an old Scotch ballad with the caught the stage. But from Seney only had been hastily extiaguufied w. ;b a refrain, “Lassie, could you lo'o tael" away are dang' n if tl ; a . liL) bucket of water, aud a pan lay! one train a day was dlsj>at con. • mill to which Injun Charley had led 111 • tally golf or tenuis or rklOeo a horse in the •ee what de row.” ' hr» I ter* him Thorpe could still make the same The Prodigal Son- Pop, I ain’t eol «tray I kernels of rice still clung to tb< •teps. pack. VYe do little iulftatlous of the The Indian examined rupAXly ffiecuit train. Thus the start In the race for Butbln* but busks sine. I left home- ,> th»- The earring».- stopped, and Hie oce* I real thing with blue ribbons tied to dltion of the little camp, Detroit'slaud office would be fair. EIls Father —Hm m! You do look near panm wenf hurrli-dly to the trai» them and think we are camping or “Dey took for somul^n\” said he. “All right,” he cried, all LLs energy rather husky! * ctly roughing it This Ufe of yours Is glo­ making his band revolve &s though returning to him. "fiere gogsl We’ll i w'deb was starting for the east. Ct / 1o rious, Is vital; it menus sunveiiing Ln rummaging and indies.lug the packs. “Oh. Rod, you haven't got Um tl ,1 Illustrated T'hr«N<* From a Novel- beat him out yeti” I.a p- •W" the march of the world." “I t’lnk dey see you In di-' woods.” h T a “Y’ou come back?" Inquired the Uidl The young fellow spoke Witt unex concluded. “Dey ge «amp get ’um an, peering with it certain anxiety into "Haven’t I, »weethcurt? Wl I Is re- travel with somebody, I alwayr i. » pected swiftness and earnestness. boss. Boss be gone on river trail two his companion’s eyes. Thotpe looked at him in surprise. up my mln«! that I'll have to pa tai free hour.” "Come back!” cried Thorpe. “You bet Tnrtlr ■ “I know what you are thinking.” • couple, aud so I get the it 1 ad “You’re right, Charley,” repl!e»l your hat!” » ' h • said the boy. flushing. *You are sur­ Thorpe, who had been drawing tis own “I watt,” replied the Indian, aud prised that I can be la earmat about conclusions. “One of them knows me gone. “That'» the nj«-an»srt thl* y ,»t evei i • ; anything.” »aid to me, Rod.” was th« !.- » 1. -t rr They’ve been looking I d tbe^r packs for Thorpe saw over the headland to I. Thorpe watched him with sympa their notebooks with th« «! ••« rlpjion- east a trail of black smoka. jobidx. “but you’ve g to pay fot 1 thetic eyes, but with Ups that obstl of these sections In th«-tn. tlieu tto-y set off on a stumbling run toward cqr 1 tlierfl now." "4 po' nately refused to say one word. pll»d out for the ho«s. If 1 Ifrtow any WILLIAM B DOt’GLAH. “I left colkge at nineteen beaausc th.¡.4 ut ull. the boss 34 f Tl •Vo ■ flacks lor CONI INVEII my father died." Wallace went on ”1 *n AbTo’-m Gift. am now Just twenty-one. A large ev Chi'erem-Oh, come! Stop liorrowtr | tute descended to me. and i hit re h..u Haw to J-” r linn !» cnjnt n.-’' INI* frouble. to care for Lts Investment all alone. I Mu- iln* ! ’ - es rr y ’ ! 1 pitti Giumey—Borrowing? Q»e wtdz. man have one sister: that la all." trouble Isn't like money. When I tx»e Lncon.b-,i ■v ..■/ the uqd* odi n of -So 1 -e i!" -.Ti-d r*a 'i '.I e 1* >. h * ** - t ■I tior^ wb!Ung TL. viifain grouxgl olz teath ----------- I TICKETS TOK (WO %5he *Blazed\ Trail *• — 11 1 e :