Nov. 9, 1912 
FOREST AND STREAM 
G 05 
and removing our dripping wet shoes, tried to 
dry them. Unfortunately some dried too fast, 
thus wrinkling the lining inside. Curious was 
the sight of half a dozen pairs of stockings 
steaming and as many pairs of legs, all 
stretched out toward the little stove. 
We girls fell exhausted upon the welcome 
pine-bed, and rested our bruised and over¬ 
worked legs until supper time. A gentle rain 
set in, and we were thankful that we had 
reached camp and had no more climbing to do 
that day. 
While we were resting comfortably by the 
blazing fire, four followers of the trail came 
upon us. They were young men from the Lake 
Placid Club. One was as white as death and 
looked too weak to continue upward. Another, 
the youngest of the quartette, had been injured 
in the climb and limped. They seemed much 
disappointed at finding Martin’s camp occupied, 
but proceeded bravely to the summit of Marcy. 
Great was our hunger, but greater our de¬ 
light, when we sat down at the table, covered 
with white oil-cloth, and ate our fill, while Mr. 
Martin made delicious Adirondack Mountain 
flapjacks. 
We ate the flapjacks with maple syrup as 
thick as molasses in January. 
Our long and tiresome journey did not 
impair our appetites, for we ate heartily of 
broiled steak, boiled . potatoes, bread, baked 
beans, stewed corn, pickles, olives, coffee, pears 
and peaches. While we ate, Hull and Hail laid 
to in a second lean-to in which there is a long 
table with a loft above “furnished” with a 
mattress upon which a lone traveler might find 
rest for the night. 
The girls had a wood-sawing contest after 
supper. Two at a time took the big cross-saw 
and labored to learn which two could saw 
through the trunk of a tree in the shortest 
time. 
Just west of the camp there is an immense 
rock with a flat top about fifteen feet in 
diameter. We climbed upon this plateau after 
our wood-cutting, and from there we got a 
splendid view of the valley through which we 
had traveled that day. Way off, beyond the 
valley, we could see the two lakes, Mirror and 
Placid, and the beautifully illuminated town of 
Lake Placid. The sky cleared and a few stars 
appeared. After lounging lazily about the blaz¬ 
ing fire just outside our doors, we retired in 
bloomers and blouses to the lean-to. We 
covered ourselves with steamer-rugs and 
blankets and fell asleep. 
The three guides took to the cabin and 
slept on the two cots by the stove. Hull, be¬ 
ing a big and burly fellow, probably left little 
room for Hail, who spent most of the night 
outside, feeding the flames and guarding us 
against the intrusion of bears which inhabit 
that region. 
We awoke about three the next morning, 
full of enthusiasm, donned our sweaters, took 
some bread and sardines with us, and by the 
light of a single lantern and a flashlight, 
started the tortuous ascent, hoping to see a 
glorious sunrise. 
But the way was treacherous and dark and 
wet. The stony steep climb bruised us many 
a time, and most of the way led us through the 
brook bed of icy water which froze our feet. 
Once we lost the trail in the darkness and were 
From Wing to Game Bag 
THE SUREST WAY IS TO 
SHOOT 
S porting powderS 
Renowned for 
RELIABILITY , 
VELOCITY and 
PENETRATION 
T he bird in the bag is worth two in the air, and 
the sportsmen with a Du Pont Sporting Powder 
in their shot loads will have no “tale of woe” to relate 
because the powder failed to send the shot. 
Hunting trips are limited. Do not imperil your sport 
by indifference to the brand of powder in your shells. 
Make Every Shot Count 
by using Dupont or Ballistite Sporting Powder. The leading ammunition com¬ 
panies load these powders and your sporting goods dealer can supply you. 
Insist on being supplied with either Dupont or Ballistite and avoid disappoint¬ 
ments incident to failure of your powder loads. Booklets relating to these 
powders mailed free on receipt of postal request. Address Department 3. 
E. I. du Pont de Nemours Powder Company 
America’s Pioneer Powder Makers 
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE 
(Patented, Feb. 20, 1912.) 
T^LEAR VISION means a sure shot. The bright rays of the sun, or the haze ofa 
dark day can’t affect your vision if you wear KING’S SHOOTING GLASSES. 
Made of Akopos Crystal, our exclusive product and infinitely superior to amber. 
Non-magnifying. Postpaid, $1.50 to $7.00. Prescriptions ground to order. 
The KING and the KING-BUSCH-STELLUX Binoculars have wonderful magnify¬ 
ing power, are handsomely finished, durable and scientifically correct. Endorsed by 
the leading sportsmen of America. You save $10 to $25 buying direct from us. 
Write to-day for Booklet and Prices 
THE F. W. KING OPTICAL CO. Cleveland. Ohio 
Do You Want a History of Aviation—FREE? 
For a limited time we will give free with each year’s subscription to “Flying” at $3.00, a complete set of the 
issues of February-March, April, May, June, July, August and September. These back numbers constitute an 
absorbing history of the Conquest of the Air, told in a snappy, interesting style by the world’s leading authorities 
While They Last—the 7 Back Numbers and a Year’s Subscription to “FLYING” - - $3.00 
FLYING, 420 West 13th Street, NEW YORK CITY 
