3 AT DEVIL'S KNUCKLES By JAMES O. FAGAN {® by Short Story Pub. Co.) 1O0UGH Joe Sanborn, otherwise Callfornia Joe, was known by name and reputation to every gold digger in South Africa dur- Ing the early seventies, yet there was one side to his character that was not fully appreciated until some time after his arrival at Pilgrim's Rest—his de- votion to the “Stars and Stripes.” Pilgrim's Rest, with its population of one thousand whites, half British subjects and perhaps a hundred Amer- leans, Is situated about hundred and fifty northwest from Del- agoa bay, approach the place from ansvaal side, you notice the before you one miles and the Ti wagon ns you road hill to a plateau above, which the flagpole, the courthouse and the post office were at that located. There are distinct horizontal ridges on hill, and ground plateau above was Devil's Knuckles. that pound of provisions be hauled up this four-ribbed precipice, it is easy thi on time four breaks or the face of this of in below to the the particular the pla piece from known every to ratand considerable Devil's Knuckles, At that time y degree it the dig gers took an of cor hal belong grim’'s Rest the Portuguese or settle the question residents flagstaff. holst appeared got tog But bef their flag who did in the then ny suddenly country, Fort ive—Californja day pe potatoes.” \ conmittes day choss il \ 1.4 the field hoist atoren to Nat and beat The Boer gpan of steers then tried 't stand and bi» ow completely reaching : Next in or came string. This was a n white bellies, driven by a transport rider, a ’ Mcliatosh, After the a drive, which was finished pandem thes to the splitting of a Finally the style Germans by twe seconds, long the the British ignificent span of Scotchman grandest mium of jeeeeded in tying the Irishmen second. great loaded buck wagon again run down to the foot of hill the American string ty niy-eight coal Zulu was quick and slipped un- der the y the driver of the team, n iit Kaffir, bearing the name of Ajax and conceded to be the clever. est whip Africa, had a conference California “Louk ' sald “In my « every festival the catiie are the witch doe- tors and head doctor points his finger at a steer and yells, ‘Bulala,’ which means kill. Immediately the people take up the ery of ‘Bulala,’ and make a rush for the doomed animal, and the cattle, understanding only too well the meaning of that dreadful yell, break ‘In headlong flight out of the kraal, in a mad stampede for liberty. Now, boss when we get started up that lost Kauckle~" California Joe understood, and just then a rifle shot, which was the signal for starting, rang through the alr, and the American string of shortlimbed wine made a brisk start for the first Knuckle. Singling out the hasty steers yy vame and commanding them in a was the black up Then lined in all South with Joe, ere, the Kaffir, untry driven boss,’ at past the volce that sounded lke a low growl to take it easy, Ajax very coolly sur- mounted the first Knuckle—beaten by every span in the contest, The result was highly disappointing to the Americans, but the grin on the good-natured face of the glant Ajax widened a full inch. Clipping a few seconds off the regulation breathing spell, he started his string for the second Knuckle, and now moved the length of his span, emitting a strange, sound like the buzzing of a wasp, while overhead his forty-foot lash was screaming and whistling like a nor'- wester through the rigging of a ship. Passing over the Knuckle, the American siring wus still thirty seconds to the bad, but Ajax now woke up. With a yell that brought the crowd on the hillside to thelr feet, he launched his at the third Knuckle. llis rang and whined and zipped through the air. In pas- slonate human-like tones it coaxed, It implored, it threatened, and now and then culminated in a fearful crack that could second steers whip be heard a mile away. Under this heroic treatment, through line as straight an are the ns row, the third Knuckle, now the bad They were American string cleared only four seconds to last within top, and * {0 ear on at the cheering that the distance of grin, fi g was like a cls of to happen of thunder, a prol yell la-la!"” ronts the whole Ameri dreds hun- Healthy Diners Stick to “C a I » the ana = “Hed Stevens, what . breakfast, that the one tongue had for the He knew touch answered loosening of nature, after kraut or planked shad, pretzels or the world What annual or cheesecake, and door. big kill mart? Not the and zinnias, but the hot The A. E F. about making moeracy and much about the ing at our flower dogs France sald little safe for de the pies and in the world sumptuous eats it would have again. The Salvation army made doughnut the of Its and found the truth of the adage that an army marches on Its stomach emblem to a man's heart, Set a man down to a meal of the things he likes if you would make him glgh on the dotted line for an Easter hat or any other ut it must be borne in mind that one man’s ambrosia 1s another's anathema. Al though corned beef and got 23.000 votes, It might be spurned by gourmets of pickled walnuts, epicures of caviare, gastronomes of shrimp salad or pigs’ knuckles, Our former connoisseurs of vintage are now more eritical of viands than they were when a beverage might obliterate a culinary failure. concession, cabbage Dress Ages Quickly Mrs. A~Does your husband like an- tiques? Mrs, B.—Well, he pretends to be struck on my old hats and gowns whenever L talk of buying new ones. Boston Transcript. a KITCHEN CABINET (Gn 1026, Wastern Nowspaper Union.) “The world is wide, Both time and tide And God is gulde— Then do not hurry. “That man is blest Who does his best And leaves the reste Then do not worry.” EVERYDAY GOOD THINGS We all enjoy an occasional unusual dish, but the most of humanity like common things well if we in- cooked ; can be genious to nish they usual, gar that serve and them appear the ar | In regard | Jud; nt | One New for her { bolled queen As tastes must either. tO in England vary flavors, one cooking a housewife, famous cooking, ne without the « yer dinner slipping beans berry va- to well serve with the dinner with the they epsoned vegeta- meat that are espe Food for Everybody. ¢ vioht R from yd nore is a to prepare’ season when steag rich sauces The folld and easy Take are frequently u v ding 3 Wing simple pu¢ Suet Pudding. three fuls cup ad, one cu suet, one teaspoonful of cinnamon, the same of cloves; one and milk Mix bit of grated little grated Serve with: Pudding Sauce. Mix of flour with one cupful little cold water, cupful each raisins thoroughly, orange peel and =a nutmeg. three hours one add a minutes, add one-half teaspoonful of lemon extract, one-fourth teaspoonful Newes The tradition held to by ladies of un earlier day that the bonnet and the boot gave tone and style to the cos tume {8 equally applicable to times. A modification of the cloche, writes a fashion correspondent in the New York Tlines, has been grad- the new hats are something of the turned back from the face, or rolled one side, though all of the are still worn low on the head, of the hats, in both fashioned to show hair. They nt handsomest the nfluence of old styles such as the ple tur en from old masters’ por truits of great The Guinsborough, » hats tal Indies, gine though, {Turban of Moire. semble Emphasizing Turkish influ. ence. No. 3—Cloche of Tan Felt. an teaspoonful of dey ginger, pour Graham Pudding.—Beat one egg, add three-fourths of a eupful of sweet milk, two tablespoonfuls of butter, one-half cupful of graham flour, one teaspoonful of soda, one-half cupful of molasses and one cupful of raisins, Kream two and one-half hours. For the sauce bent the yvélks of two eggs, add onehalf cupful of sugar, beat In a double boiler; when sugar is dis solved add the beaten whites and sorve Luncheon Dish.—A few cans of gardines on hand will be found a help in an emergency. For a nice supper or luncheon dish, heat the sardines in a hot frying pan and serve on but. tered toast. Serve with raw chopped anion for a relish, A huge platter of bolled dinner ar- tistically arranged ns to dolor, Is an ornament to any dinner table, Nerese Mar were i of A unusual black felt some things value, lishing anu type artistic hel. ears, with a metallic ornament In is made of with the crown completely “covered with long stitches of embroidery silk, a stiff feather with two brush ends covering the back at a sharp angle. Another must have had Its Inception in ga royal Russian headdress. The high up-turned brim in front is embroidered in mother of pearl and beads of steel and scarlet, Designers are inclined to vary the small hat as much as possible, The widened brim, the draped crown, the entire hint covered softly with a fab ric and the turban in several variants are examples of the latitude In the fashions of the moment. Felt contin. 108 to be used In utility hats particu arly, but the novelty of the season which promises to carry on Is velours, This is a flattering material equally adaptable for sports hats or for more slaborate dress. Two materials in dif ferent colors are seen in some of the handsomest hate, This treatment gives a more “dressy” appearance to a hat of simple contour, with little or no trimming. Some rather extraordinary liherties are tojten by the combination cloche of glit lace with semi-tallored cloth or velours shape bearing the in a label designing. Ensemble Idea in Millinery. The idea In millinery is most attractive. A strictly taliored hat, Empire in feeling, of Oxford gray is matched by a collar material, The hat and Is set 's hats are detached ensemble of snme well gle The high ¢ peed through a Comes th eyes the a at worn. and ‘over the cravat, and draw: glide This mes Another, Cars, Crory the crestor ban That is a Perfect Cc to Smart Afternoon Cost pressed in §iatters’ Plush, CON BP TS y at about 1916. The call of time to die probably Paris has algo sudden wearing pear out mean- and will reaws ken taken to necklaces, 1s iy back Modified Evening Gowns. A compromise has been reached In modern fondness for un- evening clothes, The new “backless” ever ly nt They have flesh- colored chiffon shoulders, or backs to the wallet, where the colored materini of the gown begins. They are more nude in effect than the real The one great however, is that whereas are really beautiful enough to wear a walst-cut gown, even the skinniest back looks well under a veil of pale pink chiffon. The fashionable long sleeve solves many difficulties. The smartest backleas nl much de advantage few fine lingerie shops, in the thickest and warmest of crepe de chine, with reg ular Sarah Bernhardt sleeves, coming down to the hand, in white, cream, pale pink, blue and mauve. They are the most enchanting things, elaborate with drawnwork, tucks and hemstitch- ing. There Is very little embroidery and flares are giving piace to plaits On the Riviera these frocks will be worn often with fur coats. Shoes and stockings will be lght. The latest stockings to startle the French capital have an insert up the front shaped like the old lace ones in which our mothers used te rejoice, of heavy embroidery, In colors and gold. It is a fashion that requires fine ankles, and as that is a thing very few French women have, it is unlikely to spread to any great extent. LE Er tl liiicpicii ita ALONG LIFE’S TRAIL SEAS LAA LA AAA AET RARER RERES By THOMAS ARKLE CLARK Dean of Men, University of Illinois. SE Ee 9 IrrTrrTI™TTTITTT Ys YY TY CR RTS PERCY’S COMPLEX se J a me ae ad ERCY was laboring under feriority plex of character. n other days Freudean theories a generally broadcasted, he termed in- acute an com an before the nd vernacular were would have been bashful by the i his father would have friends lazy, his y off to sleep call his I would he would come in w ware and waked The to which room betel srall 1 was assigned little box window that but seemed It contained a chair, a a packing box, curtained ani overed with a towel in place of a a bed. It was the bed that stirred most thought in my mind ramshackle affair, full of ves and of curious outlines stuffed with an ir hard substance that gathered bunches which was fa lighted admitted let In small hy one the hiazing sun to alr. shetand, and whe a {range cur MmatiTess Was ar lumps and worked The ae me were as horse sway-back a broken-down and threw tion that neither sitting up lying down and left me uncertain to my position in life. We bad the usual round of watch. {ny the boats come in, of lying on the sand and getting sunburned, of read ing light literature under the poplar trees on the beach, of playing In the water twice a day, and of seeing who conld gwlam out to the second sandbar. The two weeks came to an end. We took our dirty, dinkey little traln again and nitimately the taxi landed us at our own front yard. It seemed good to get howe, The place never looked more attcetive to me. We had an appetizing little supper and then very early 1 weni up to bed } dow pleasant the bed felt: how guiet the house sounded; the soft breezes stole in from the south and fanned me into the sweetest, soundest sleep 1 had had since 1 had been away, ED 1936, Western Newspaper Union.) was nor as
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