••anwoth ny. o«t," mm Ms *We. The rerasrk was eriUentlj’ Inlcnfltfl fwr Care, an<3 towe the s^eekKr. Hi' was a man — what smaller than Dst*. two or r years older, well dressed In D clothes, with a' rather putty face aad a e-.:-Wiled tooth from which a corner had been broken ns thooEh to accommodate the cigarette which hang there. "lea." said Dare. Then, as It was apparent Ore stranger was Inclined, to be friendly, be continued, "What’s the Wear The stranger nodged him gently. "Come out of the bench.” be said In a low rolce. When they had roo»3d a little apart be went en. In a confidential tone: "He has a little trick with throe cards that brings Mm In the easy cotn. He’s smooth thing's simple. Oh. It’s awful How yon watch him for a and they watched through an opening In the crowd about the table. The player held three cards— two rod ones and a black. He paased them about rapidly over the table, occasionally turning fc!s hand sideways so that the onlookers could see the position of the cards. Then be suddenly threw them face down on the table, eacn card by itself. "The trick Is to locate the Mack card," Dave's companion explained, easy enough If you keep your a the card, but the trouble with these rubes la they name tbs card and n (ten to get out their money, and while they’re fumbling for o quick they never ess tt There's Just one wmy to beat Get up close, you’re getting Interested. Then when you're dead sure of a card crack your fist down on tL Glee yourself rich, to It and get out your m^ney with the other hand. When be sees you do that he’ll try to bluff you. aa> you ain’t In on it; but yen Just tell Mm that don't go. this is an • he’s got to come th ip. I stuck him once—a wbo’e hundred first crack— and then be be. red me. Watch Mm." Dave watched. Saw the black card go down at one corner of the board; » a bystander fumbling for a flver bill; saw the bill Uld on the card; saw It turned up—and It was red. 'That Is smooth," he said. Td *a’ sworn that was the Made card." “So It was—when you saw K.” his companion explained. "Eut you were Just Uku tbs sucker that pUysd Mm.

or tire tefore he realised that Ms money was gop'. Then, regardless of those about be rushed through the crowd, flinging bystanders right and left, and plunged Into the night. He waited down a street until It lost I (self on the prairie; thee hs followed s prairie trail fur Into the country/ The air wa» cold and a few drop* of rain were falling In it but he was unconodous of the weather. He was In a rage through and through. Slopeye was now a dream, a memory, gone—gone. Everything was gone; only Mb revolver and a few cents remained. He gripped the revolver again. *Wuii that he was supreme. No man In all that town of men schooled in the ways of the West was more then Ms equal while that grip lay In Ma palm. At the j*olnt 6f that muxsle he could demand his money back—and get it Then he .laughed. Hollow and empty It sounded In the night air, but laugh, and It saved his spirit "Why, you foot" be chuckled, “you came to town for to learn somethin', didn't you? Welt you're learnln'. Sixty dollars it throw. Education comes high, 'dont itl But shouldn't kick. Hs didn't coax you In, an' gave yon every chance to back away. You butted In and got stung. Perhaps you've learned some worth sixty dollars." In Ms Innocence at the ways of the game It never occurred to Mm that the friendly stranger who had showed Mm how to play It was a friend of the sharper, and probably at this moi they were dividing Ms sixty dollars— tfas pries of old Slop-eye—between them. Early neft morning he was awake and astir. The recollection of Ms loss tent a sodden pang through t's morning spirits, but he tried to does Ma adud to IL "No ase worryla' over that," be said, Jingling the few coins that now represented Ms wealth. “That's over and gone. I traded sixty dollars for my first lesson. Maybe It was a bad trade, but anyway I ain't goln' ts squeal." Be whistled as he finished dressing, ate Ms breakfast cheerfully, and sat out In search of employment. Almost the flm person he met was the stranger who had schooled him In the gambling game ths night before. There was something attractive about Ms personality; something which Invited friendship and even confidence, and yet beneath these emotions Dave felt a sense of distrust as though part

iVAL STYLES IN EVENING FROCKS

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B Cf loneliness and re- * Ms eyei. and a mist J the street ___ .’rum their e had treated the f indeed. He wactjt again. H* tudjTwlth a terrific UwgI 'more than anyth‘.ng _ For the t» } and all his home«cut the beast g Ms compatduB

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Eaalmsted picture than Msbrtwd e-nriler In the I filled with ranchers.

Von couldn’t help glancing at the Jay ■is money, and It was In that Instant the trick was deao. He's too quick for the eye. but that's how » does it" Dire became Interested. He saw two or three others lose fives and tuns. It was plain his companion's Up was straight. There was Just one best this game, but It enough when you knew bow. to the table, making pretense of Indifference, but watching the cards closely wttb his keen black eyes. The Oehler showed bis hand, made a few quick passes, and “ black card flew out to the right This was Dave's chance. He pounced oh It with his left hand, while his other plunged Into Ms pocket. •Sixty dollars on this one," be cried, and there was the triumphant his voice of the man who knows be the other at Ms own gai "Ton ain't playin'." said the dealer. •Too ain’t In on this.' -That don't go." said Dave vary quietly, “fou rs playin' a public gams hare, an' I cboa* to play with you this once. Sixty dollars on this card" He fumbling Ms money on the table. "Ton ain't playin'." reposted the ‘Vou'ra a butt-in. Vou ain’t in this gam* at all.'' -Sure he's In." said the crowd. "That slut right," whlnrt the •but you got U on we. Turn

'n up,"

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A review of lovely evening gowns made for the younger set, convince* ns that many a fair lady Intends to turn her back upon society thl* winter. Bet ns hope these backs win all be comely end that society win be regaled with lines that are beautiful and skins that are fair; for society Is going to have a chance to pern opln-

enadorned. It is said

that a beautiful back la the rarest of nature’s gifts to fair women, and there Is a fad for the almost backless bodice. A conservative example of the style In an evening frock of ah ell pink, is shown above at the Tig'S of the two evening gowns pictured. Very wide moire ribbon, matching the net In col or, constitutes what there is of foundation for the bodice and Is featured In a sash with a wide Alsatim bow and Icig ends at the back. dnlsMog the wide loose girdle about the waist. The net Is very foil and draped over a soft silk underskirt in cascades that and In points at the bottom. Moire

ribbon forms the foundation for the 1 way.

front of the be dice and there drapery ol net over silk that extendi Over the shoulders and Is lost unde: the girdle at the front. Saks shot with gold or silver make beautiful un

dersklrts.

The frock at the left Is more youthful and less sophisticated than tbs net frock. It is made of georgette, with a fancy silk trimming stitched In straight rows on tht skirt and diagonally on the bodice. Soft net la set In the "V" shaped bodice aad a Bilk daisy chain is a charming detail at the top of the short sleeve op th# right shonlder. The sash is of plain, narrow retln ribbon with j roaatts and two abort ends to finish tt Matching with this prim llttl. detail, the skirt la restrained at the bottom where It U gathered In and finished with a narrow qualnMooktng frill in character. Both are beautiful and the more daring frock at th j right has no advantage over its more.youthful rival. There Is no une trying to out shine the charm of youthfulneas anv-

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-tvhtnvms-jr In a popi q there Is no possible rood Ini] Ing other people."—-Huxley.

THRIFT IN UTTLE THINGS. It Is In the little things and small wastes that multiplied by hundreds, make the _gT«at wastes In many homes. “ Example speaks louder than words, so If the house mother wishes to train maids or children to be thrifty, she must first be thrifty herself. It takes but a moment's thought to turn off the tight when leaving a room, even for a abort _ tim; and the turning off of the gas from the range before removing a dish, should become second habit. How many women leave the soap flouting in the dishwater while washing the dishes Instead of using the little economical soap shaker which bolds even the tiny bits? The same habit la noticed when doing any cleaning * about the home, eonp boating In the scrubbing pell. Instead of resting in a dish where It can be easily reached when needed. China and all crockery Is so costly now that we must of necessity take care of the household supply. When washing dishes they are often nicked or broken by striking the handles of the pan; turn the pan so that the handle* ure in front or a little at the side out of range when handling the dishes. l »e triplicate dishes on one burner to save gas; the heat of the burner will cook three «Mnf» In nearly the time used for one. “A stitch In time" and "a penny earned" are proverbs so well known that It Is trite to mention them, yet we need to constantly remind ourselves that a nlckle Is the Interest can dollar for a year, and It Is not parsimony to save, but something of which to be proud In these days of costly living. If making ginger bread, add a cupful of cold coffee Instead of the boiling water; save the coffee and Improve the cake Cold coffee may be used In spice cake, la place of milk; thickened with gelatine and served with cream tt makes a dainty dessert. A small bit of butter, too small to seem of use may be saved and when six small bits are added, one will have enough butter to season a dish of vegetables. “Let nothing be wasted." U a fine motto to have framed In our kitchens

MATCHED SETS AND NECKWEAR

qualntanceship "That was the rottenest luck you had last night." the stranger was saying. “I never saw the beat cf It. I was hopin' you'd stay and raise Mm not time; you might have got your m'mey back that way." “OX I don't mind the money I" retd f/ave, cheerfully. “I don't want It back. In fact. I figure It was pretty well spent." “Lots more where It cams from, ehr laughed the other. “Ton're from the ranches. I see. and I suppose th# price of e steer or two doesn't werry you s hair's worth." “From I# right."' Dave replied. Tm from them. #n' I ain't goln' back. A# for moaey—well, I spent my last nickel for breakfast, to I've got to Hn* up a Job before noon." Th# stranger extended his hand. "Shake," he said. “I like you. You're no squealer, anyway. My name Is Cooward. YoursT’ Dave told M* name and shook bands. Conwsrd offered his cigarette box, and the two smoked for a few omenta In tllooce. "What kind of a Job do you wantf Conwsrd asked at length. "Any Mod that pays a wage," said

Dave.

"I know the fellow that runs an employment agency down here." Oooward answered. “Let's go down. Per baps I can put yon In right." Coo ward spoke to the manager of the employment agency and Introduced Dave. "Nothing very choice oa Up today." said the employment men. "Yon can handle horser, I suppose?" "I cuesa I can." said Dave, “some." “I can place you delivering coal. Thirty dollars a month, and yon board with the boss." “T il take It," said Dave. The bow proved to be pne Thomas Uetfurd. He owned half a doit* i engaged 1c the cartage . •peelsUsing on cool. He was of big .rame. big bred, and a vocabulary spproprtate to the pur poses to which he applied IL Among Mt other possessions were a wife, nnroerons children and a house and barn. In which he boarded Ms beasts of burden, Including in the tfrm his bores*. end his wife. In th# order of their niuntloa. Th# children were ■ by-product, valueless until such time as they also would be eble to work.

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In autumn dress accessories, scarfs play the leading role and la scarfs those of angora wool lead the others in popularity. Angora collar and cuff sets replace those of lace on street suits and promise to grow mors popular as cold weather ad ranees. These angora accessories are nearly all shown In quiet colors, but there are a few vivid hues among the narrower scarfs. The straight for scarf—more or leas wide and long—has emerged from a brief exit# to find Itsell more admired than ever—«nd much more valuable In money. There on. many good Imitations of fur In scarf* of fur fabrics •hat can be commemh-d as Just ** warm and wrv.reside and less rxpenrive. Besides three, marabout scarfs end cape*, and other neekpl#cre of ot trick flues, and attractions to th* a#sepblagr of neckpiece*. All of this neckwear become* more Interesting a# the holiday* draw near, and collar and caff MU of baUsts. lace, organdie and crochet, already Intrigue us to begin boddsy riiopptng early. Crvpe-tfe-chln# figure* In tb# collcc-

acar<« to be wore with shirtwaists, sod In narrow fiat tire finished at the •oils with beads or crocheted rings and treda. Narrow ribbon, both in silk and velvet, la used U> the *smr way. off with heads or ( ef the ribbon or with-JC. .

Gold or silver brocade and monkey fur are responsible for many odd and beautiful fancies In the realm of dress accessories. They are very well launched on a career that promises to go on aspiring and climbing entil It blrasoms out at the winter resort# In the most Imposing of fashion parades. There la a fondness for glitter everywhere—the fashion world has turned Its hock upon all that tr sedate or severe In styles wherever there Is any chance to be gay or splendid. Twopiece and tbtve-plec* seta give all sorts of opportunity for nslng there spirited elements of the styles. Monkey fur and silver brocade make the handsome turban and shopping bag shown at the left of the two matched sets Illustrated here. The for makes a distinctive millinery trimming #nd takes the pise* of heron aigrettes, which are not worn by American women with a sense of loyalty to the laws. It mokes a new sort of fringe also, used In many ways on bats and gowna. The three-plecr set. at the right of the picture utilises plain and gold brocaded black satin ribbon In an assembly of hot. scarf and bag that ta In tb# class of clothes for forms! dress. O J

Announced by all ths t th# sky. Arrives the snow, .airi driving o'sr ths fields. Seems nowhere to alight; th# whited air Hides hills ana woods, and ths heaven. And veils the farm house at ths garden's end. —Ralph Waldo Emerson.

When a dish Is both good and economical it U bound to be popular. Liver PI#,—Cut calves' liver Into strip* nslng one i-ound. parboil Bv# minutes In boll leg wetet to cover, drain and roll In flour. Fry two slice# of bacon until crisp, remove and cook the Lva# in the fat until brown. Carefully arrange the liver In ■ casserole, add two cupfuls of b.'fUng water and stir nntl) well blended. Cm the harem Into small strips a»d lay over the liver. Pat five medlum-slsed - potatoes and one small onion through the meat chopper and mix with three tablespoonfuls of ssll. Spread this over the liver, pouring the water and fat over It. Cover and bake Ih, a hot oven until the liver and potato are well cooked. Oran Gem*.—Mix together one capful of flour, two cupful* cf bren. two tesspoonfuls of baking powder, then tdd two tablespoonfals of shortening, two tablespoonfuls of sngar, or molaatesspoonful of aalt, one and one-half cupfuls of milk and a half cupful of chopped retains. Place ta greased gem pen# and bake In a moderately hot oven for twenty mit» ea. Vegetable Chowder.—-Taka two cupful* of corn, six medium sited potato**. one onion, one green pepper find two tomatoes, put through the meat chopper. Brown one fourth of a cupful of uosage. add a tableapoonfnl of flour, then the vegetables, and a tea•pooLfnl of mIL cayenne to taste. Add boiling water to barely cover and simmer gently for one hour. Add on# cupful of milk and simmer until It I# nbimthed. Lwnor Apple PI#.—Tak# two cupfuls of chopped apple, on# cupful of sugar, the Juice and rind of a lemon, one >gg well beaten, half a cupful each of water and relied cracker crumbs Hike In a two crust pi# In ■ mod erst# Marshmallow Sauce.—This wane# may be used on any baked pudding like cottage pudding, but Is nice with ■teamed C#ke. Mix one cupful of dark brown sugar with ttiree tabtovpoonfuls of flour, add one ano no#half cupful# of boiling water, and cook until smooth; add two ir.hlespoonfnla of batter, or less, and twelve marshmallows cut In quarters. Berea h*»