The Red Cloud chief., 1911-08-10

.,. ranid Some animal has passed that way.
Az the twigs alone and not the branches uy. naS
mutilated, you know the animal mas NOT Ius" .'s
By In fright, and the nipped leaves higher w
will indicate the leisurely passage OF some ne,
biyorous animal, and II you feel inclined 10 'or
low this trail you will be rewarded IN inc emu
by finding . stray horse. a. at hrst sutmlseu
Not big game, far from Il. bus you nave .ea.neu
one lesson In the book Of woodcraft, wnicn 10
only a page Of the many volumes yet IN STORE
for the earnest student. 1t may nave ceen
smaller tracks that have claimed your attention'
tracks that are visible in the sof. eartn. Learn
to distinguish those Of rabbit IRON tnoso Tug
squirrel has made. This 10 easy II you Will oe
member that in running the rabbit places botn
fore feet close together and spreads the hind
feet apart, whils-the squirrel places all feet at
nearly equal distance apart. In using the oiac.
tori sense you can stand perfectly stu ana tell
what trees or bush 10 in blossom.
Truly. one season spent out OF doors In culti.
walton and close observation will be OF more reai
benefit than years over books
These things then. are the nrst rudiments
toward that higher education, the education OF
the outdoor woman. Perhaps the most impoE.Ant
thing to be considered during tho preparatory
stage 10 the clothing to be worn. TOR without
comfortable attire. advanced lessons will be OF
little real benefit. Although tho outing costume
varies with the individual taste. ana also Win
the expense to be considered etlli the mos.
.,opular and the one universally adapted to most
needs 10 Q suit consisting Of plain short skirt
worn over knickerbockers, q coat OF the same
material. which may be made plain for camping
purposes alone. or supplied with the prope.
pockets for hunting and fishing soft flannel
shirt will be found more convenient than WAIST
and stout shoes worn with leggings are lighter
and less fatigung than the high top boots al
though they may be worn to advantage In colder
weather or where there 10 O rough tramp to be
taken A soft felt hat, or cap with generous
Visor to protect the eyes completes the costume.
After simplicity. durability 10 an item to be
considered. Strong. serviceable duck. canvas and
khaki cloth are durable and easily cleaned. but
OF recent years whole suits OF waterproof mate
ril can be had q such reasonable cost that It
ID folly and greater expense to make ones out
ing garments at homo.
Cultivate q love for nature. which you can do
with neither rod nor gun. the vse Of which i'm.
: plements Of pleasure should come after the hrst
rudiments are mastered. With new strength and
nerve gained through life out Of doors will also
como new courage and confidence.
In some respects the prevailing variety OF
sport 10 characteristic OF that portion OF country
wherein II ID most INDUCED. In the southern and
some OF the eastern states. fox hunting 10 one
Of the most popular Of recreations. ~ the physt
cal features and topography Of the country make
Il the natural home Of the fox red and gray;
and In the sunny south for generations fox
hounds have been bred With the exhilaration o.
the chase IN view; horses have been judiciousIy
bred IN order to keep up with the hounds; and
Who may cay but that The beauty Of the famous
women. especially Of ksntueky. has not beer