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STREAK O' 2 > (Copyright, ir<C* by 7. C. McClure.] When I'restou stepped ont into the gray November morning the camp was wrap perl in silence. I ar away to ihe | Mat a streak of gold heralded the com ing day. The giant pines stood grim aud black •gainst the sky. and the little group of i log shelters seemed timid pygmies , nestling beneath them for protection, j There was a touch of frost in the air which set the man's teeth chattering. He picked up his gun and strode brisk ly through the underbrush toward the little pond some rods back of the camp. It was an ideal morning for black ducks, and unless he was vastly mis taken. be told himself, there should he quite a flock of them paddling about the pond. He Jammed n shell into ei ther barrel of the gun. and, snapping the breech shut, he began to move cau tiously through the woods, carefully avoiding the broken twigs lest the noise of his footsteps should alarm bis ! quarry. The last few yards between the camp and the i>ond he covered on his hands and knees, creeping silently forward and pausing now and then to peer through the half light and listen in- | tently. When dually he reached the pond the land of gold along the eastern horizon had widened, and the light was consid erably stronger. There were the ducks, just as he had expected. In the mid dle of the pond was a large flock, while close at hand a dozen black figures lay quietly on the surface of the water. Very cautiously he raised the gun, took a long, cool aim at the nearest birds and pulled the right barrel. To his unbounded amazement not a bird rose from the nearest group. The large flock in the middle of the pond rose with u great flapping of wiugs and hoarse croaks of alarm. He fired at them with the left barrel, but the dis tance was too great for the shot to In flict any appurent damage on the re treating flock. He jumped to his feet and stood staring at the dozen black dots still motionless on the water. To bis infi nite chagrin, he discovered that those twelve motionless figures were canvas decoys, two of them with gaping sides where his shot had told. He had wast ed bis ammunition on the decoys, while the ducks themselves had flown away unharmed. As lie turned disgustedly from the pond a peal of merry laughter echoed from the underbrush. He made his way toward the sound ami lieheld Miss Cuvier seat ihI on the ground, a gun across her knees and tears <>f merri ment streaming down her fare. Pres ton stared at her in amazed helpless ness. "You here?" he muttered incredulous- ! If The girl held her sides. "I made un early start for black ducks, too," she explained, "and while 1 was waiting for the flock to come in nearer you came stalking aloug and— and"— She went into auotber spasm of merriment. "I came—I saw—and. ob. 1 heard!" she gasped, breathless from laughter. "You heard?" Preston said In dis may. "I didn't really intend to say that. It slipped out before 1 thought '' "I see." she said mockingly. "You'd better get the punt aud fish out those damaged decoys, or the story of your adventure may get arouud." Preston turned to her «luesilonlugly. "Aren't you goiug to tell the atorv to the camp?" he asked. "No," she said smilingly. He looked at her with undisguised relief. "You are a trump!" he said em phatically. She laughed lightly. "So long as I've frightened all the ducks out of the vicinity with my can nonadlng I suppose we may us well go back to camp for breakfast." be sug gested. He helped her to her feet, and they trudged bark through the underbrush. Preaton noted that she was doubly pretty with her short skirt and shoot ing jacket and the froaty air bringing out the color In her cheeks. And of course, he told blinself bitterly. It must ■mods be before her of all womeu In the world that he had made an Idiot of "tdaaaelf. Halfway back to camp tba girl turn ed to hlui Impulsively. "I'm going to make a confession." aha •old. They paused under a tall plue. The •rat raya of the sun wero lighting the tree tope. "You didn't blow boles In both those •oeoys." she said. "I fixed Ihe first one Just as you did au hour before you «Mis. It was very dark then, you •ae." she added by way of extenuation. "You took a shot at the daeoys. too?" ha tried. •be nodded slowly. "You are very generous to tell me Ant," he said, with considers We warmth. *Tt*s only fair to tell you." she said, and then tddtd: "You looked so funny, nnd it would make auch a beautiful ■tory to tell the remp. New yeu have a story on me equally aa good. That will hold my tongue tn cheek." Preston looked at her gratefully. "I'll tell you what let's do." ha saut suddenly, "l-et's pool our secret# '' "Our duck secrets?" she asked. "AU eur secrets." he mid, taking her "head and drawing her to him. "last's wetnbllsb a community of interests • Ar two " The girl's glance dropped. "If- If you think beet"— she began. "I do." he declared earnestly. "New we'll go back te camp and aaaeuacs It. dR wlU make s i m a st aa geod a alary as AA eaa Asp will never haar." HARBIROY PMITH. ■ Bad Marksmanship! IOriginal.] "Paris is In ihe bauds of the com-: mune!" Such was the startling announcement i that came at the close of the Franeo Prusslan war and the downfall of Na poleon III. Thousands of misguided communist* fought worthy of a more practical cause and when their effort collapsed were led out in squads, placed with their faces to a wall and shot down like flogs. Victor Fournier, uu artist, who had entered the army when all young Frenchmen were needed there, was one morning ordered to lead his com pany to the Rue H. and dislodge the communists from le-hlnd r barricade of paving stones they had erected across the street. Fournier gave the order to march. I There was a sharp tap on the drum, | followed by others reverberating be tween the tall houses on either side. 1 huU the company moved forward. "They'll have « hard fight for that barricade." said a bystander to another. "Louise Dechatelle lives in that sec tion and has a wonderful influence. She lias an iron will and the courage of a lion." The soldiers tramped on until they turned into the street where the burri cade had been placed, then marched by the flank and proceeded shoulder to shoulder with cocked rifles. When they were yet 1Î00 yards away from the bar ricade a bullet sang spitefully over their heads. They paid no attention to It, moving steadily on, their captain, with drawn sword, marching at their head. Then coining nearer they dis tinguished a woman looking over the barricade. Doubtless the other de fenders were crouching below, waiting a signal to spring up and pour a vol ley into the faces of the advancing t roops. "Thut must be Louise Dechatelle," muttered u soldier to tbe man next to him on bis right. "1 promise you we'll have a bloody time taking that work, if you want men to tight just give them a woman to lead." "The maid of Orleans, for instance," I replied tbe other. When tbe attacking force came with- i in u hundred yards of the barricade tbe woman mounted it und, taking aim a I tiie captain, tired. Tbe bullet went i wide of tbe mark. The woman threw j out the exploded shell, put in a car- ! tridge aud, inking aim again at Four- I nier, sent a bullet over bis bead. "They're keeping mighty dark." mut- | tered tbe man who bad spoken of Lou- | ise Dechatelle. "They're waiting till we're right against them." By this time tbe troops were within half a block of tbe burricade. Tbe wo man could be plainfy seen rai;!*ig her weapon for another shot. She was evi dently trying to bring down the cap tain. trusting that this, followed by a volley in the men's faces, would drive them back in disorder. The cuptaln saw her object, hut paid no attention to her, trumpiug on, followed by bis men, till they cuino directly under the barri cade. There stood a girl, with eyes aflame, her hair partly uncoiled, u color in lier cheeks, the Impersonation of a beautiful fury. Taking a final deliber ate aim at the captain, she sent a bul let, this time tearing the sleeve of his coat, but doing no further injury. Springing ou to the barricade where she stood, he looked down oil the other ■ side. To ids astonishment not a man was there. Tbe girl hud been the sole ; defender. ! "You have made a gallant defense, mademoiselle." be said, "hut 1 cannot compliment you on your niarkstnan j ship." • ••••»• A squad of prisouera— men. some wo aieu aud a l*oy—was standing up against a wall waiting to bo sent to their long home. Captain Fournier, who, with bis company, waa on duty at the prison, stood near a platoon of his men, who were commanded by a aergeaut. The captain was in charge of the exe«-utiou. A woman turned for a moment snd looked calmly upou the soldiers. j "Bergeaut." said the captain, "that ia tbe woman who single banded de fended tbe barricade In the Rue B. Tell tbe men." Tbe sergeant saluted and Informed tbe men that tbey were to execute linkt Deebatelle. At tbe first fire seven-eigbtba of tbe com man la tv fell. 1-oulee DotdwteUe remained among those left standing. After tbe second fire abe stood alone. Taming. Ae looked at tbe executioners with tbe same Impassive face aa before. Captain Fournier gave the order "Pre sent arms!" Then advancing, he aa ; luted her and said : "Mademoiselle. | am the man who ! owns his life to your poor markaman l Alp. You did jour beet to kill me and failed. My men of their own accord bave declined to fire on you. I shall in tercede In yonr behalf with the com mander of Parla." What man marching against'her bar ricade could nt do. what a platoon of : execu t ion er s could not do. was n e tnns ; pllabad by magnanimity. Mile. Dncbn | telle burst into a torrent of tears. Tbe prisoner was returned to Aa 1 tall sad at Captain Fournier's roquant was hold tn await further action. Tbo next day bo called for her, and she waa brought forth Fouratar banded her a pardo n . Womanlike, abe turned away from Mm for a moment, then, faring him. said: "Monsieur, pardon my attempts tn «UI yen. I did oe, ragnnHng you no ■ A A Prance. I rafl e lc e In my faU nen. Tlvo la ceaNoamar ■abbot oawliy. i | i Picnic Pleasures When it rains on picnic <1av. W hat n disappointed crowd (jathrro round ami in dismay Watc hr* each dark, heavy cloud Hrurryinff »rross the blue Iparties to undo* 1 lumper* open, tallyho HiKu.tluiK away down the street, Ail the irlrls afraid to ko. While to stay seems such complet« Foolishness It m^kes you swear (To yourself) that you are there. V/W/ ! \M 6*oon * he storm is bound to break. Hurries up the tallyho, In we hustle bread and cake. Close the hampers, hungry go I >n our dismal homeward ride. While the raindrops play outside. Ever* body's out of tune, Half a dosen girls are mad; Then, if he Is not immune To bad temper, every lad Finds there Is the deuce to pay When It rains on picnic day. A Slow Saver. "He is saving bis money to buy a marriage license." "Huh he got tbe girl picket! out?" "No; be doesn't see any use of being in a burry. The license costs J".50." Very Frank. "I will give you my answer in a week." "Will It be favorable?" "That depends on bow my brother reports on your rating." Plain Enough. "You know there were giants in those flays." "Which days?" "The days when there were giants, you goose." If Tbey Are Human. I wonder If they love and hate And sing and dance and go to war On Mars, and If tbey alt up late To learn about the baseball score. I'd like to know about these things. If Joy and pain they understand. Some day whan I'm possessed of wings I'll go and taka them by the hand. I. Confessed Relationship. "Brother Jones, I think you are a fool." "That must come from your bablt of calling me brother." Not Any More. "She is forty years old if she la a day." "That settles It, for I guess she would own np to being a day." Might Be an Improvement. "He threatens to blow out brains." "Think bis friends will notice difference?" hla Did She Give lit I never saw a purple cow Except upon a poster brlaht. But I bave often seen, I vow. Some purple milk all right. Internet Cause. "Hla prejudices appear to be < s eat e d.** "Yes; tbey corns from his liver." Can't Stay Long. "Is he going to spend tba summer In E urope?" ''No, Just money." To the Lewie and Clark Fair June 1 to October 15. From Lewiston *14.96 for the round trip, limit 30 days. Party of 10 on one ticket 111.20 for the round trip, limit 10 days. Special arrangements will be made for larger parties. For full par ticulars call or write Notice for Publication. Department of the Interior' Ijind Of- j ! flee at Lewiston, Idaho. August 15. 1 1905. ; Notice is hereby given that the fol ; lowing named settler has filed notice j of hi* Intention to make final proof in j support of his claim, and that said ! ; proof will be made before register and j j receiver U. B. land office at Lewiston. J I Idaho. September 2«, 1S05, viz: j ALEXANDER ROSICO. j °f Sweetwater, Idaho, for lot 2«, sec- ! I tlon 23, township 35. north range ■ 4 ! ! WBM. ! j He names the following witnesses to I prove his continuous residence upon j and cultivation of said land, viz: ! Joseph Murray, of Sweetwater, Ida ho. Frank P. Knanp. of Idaho. Frank Leach man, of Idaho. Walter Knapp, of Sweetwater. Idaho. J. R WEST Register. "Aug. 15-Sept. 20. Sw**twnter, oooooooooooooocvoooooooooo o o O ASOTIN COUNTY D^ECTORY O §ooooooooooooocoooooooooc8 Asatin Caunty Officers. County auditor. C. S. Florence. County treasurer. W. O. Woodruff. County sheriff. R. II. Richards. Prosecuting attorney, O. H. Rum mens. County assessor. F. K. Brown. County clerk. M. P. Rhaughnassey. County school superintendent. Lillian Ctemena. County surveyor. Jay Swain. County coroner. It. H. Merchant. County com., district No. 1, S. Dow neft. County coin., district No. 2, F. Body, i County coin., district No. 3, C. T. j Cowan. Clarkston Town Officers. Mayor, F. E. Drown. Councilmen, XV. O. Bond. A. S. Bur- j nett, V. Anderson. A. J. Wood and Ed. i Bradford. Treasurer, L. H. Lahm. Town clerk. Win. Porter. Marshal, A. B. Day. Clarkston Civic Societies. F. & A. M„ U. D.—Regular communica tion second and fourth Monday Ma sonic hall. R. X'. Kuhn, XX, M., L. a. Lahn, secretary. I. O. O. F.—Clarkston lodge No. 107. Every Saturday evening. Bradford hall. Ira Cook. N. O.. Oscar Olson. V. G. D. OF R.—Clarkston lodge No 125; first and third Tuesday. Bradford hall. D. OF R.—Rose Leaf Lodge No. 152: second and fourth Tuesday, Bradford hall. Lena Wlndus. N. G.. Grace Anderson, recording secretary. UNITED ARTISANS—Morning Star lodge No. 167. Meets first and thlrc XiVednesdays. G. A. R.—John M. Palmer Post, No 102; meets Saturday at Bradford hall. MODERN XV O ODMEN—Clarkston camv; meets first Monday of each! month. Chas. Lambert, X". C., C. XV. i Hunton. clerk. XX'. OF XV'.—Meets first and third t Wednesday of each month. R. B. Hooper, C. C., W. M. Clemenson. clerk. WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS—Meets al ternate XX'ednesdays at 2 p. m., at 1 Bradford hall. Mrs. K. Waite, presl- * dent, Mrs. H. Blair, secretary. ROYAL NEIGHBORS—Meets second and fourth Tuesdays In Bradford 1 hall. Mrs. Fanny Smith, Oracle, Mrs. Mary Day, vice oracle. WOMEN OF WOODCRAFT—No. 114,; Meets second and fourth Wednesdays 1 at Bradford hall. Della Steves. G. N., ; Alice Rradfield, clerk. ; Churches. METHODIST EPISCOPAL— Rev. J. E. Williams, pastor. Sunday school 10 a. m. : preaching service 11, children's church 2:30 v. m., Pentecostal ser vice 4, Epworth League 6, preaching 7, prayer meeting, Thursday 7. ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL—Rev. Fran cis V. Baer, restor. Sunday school ! ' 10 a. m., morning prayer 11, evening prayer 7 p. m.; holy communion first Sunday in each month at 11 a. m.. Services at Asotin in the M. E. church every second Sunday. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH—Rev. J. XV. Hood, pastor. Sunday school 10 a. m., preaching service 11, Junior C E, 3 p. m., C. E. 6. preaching service 7, prayer meeting Thursday 7:30. CHRISTIAN CHURCH—Rev. W. L. McCullough, pastor, Sunday school 10 a. m„ preaching service 11, Junior ! C. E. 3 p. m., C. B. 6, preaching ser- ! vice 7, prayer meeting, Thursday 7. BAPTIST CHURCH—Rev. R. J. Bar- ! bee. pastor: Sunday school 10 a. m.; preaching service 11, every Sunday In Goetchlu's hall. ADVENTIST CHURCH—Rev. J. H ! Stukey, pastor. Sunday school 10 a. m, preaching service 11, evening ser- I vice 7 p. m., prayer meeting, Wednes day 7. NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN—Rev. O ! K. Anderson, pastor. Preaching ser- ; vices first and second Sundays ofI each month. Sunday school every | Sunday at 10 a. m. ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF | THE HOLY FAITH—Rev. Father! Valpallna. Mass every Sunday ! morning at 10 o'clock. Sewing cir- ' M e meets every Tuesday. |§î (j) Q £ £ 0 £ jh a w 5 2 S 5f f § CLOSING SALE OF MEN'S TWO-PIECE SUITS « ® It is a remarkable fact, but one that admits of ready explanation, that 2 every' man to whom we sell a suit of Stein-Bloch or Hart.'Shaffner & Marx A clothes. Immediately become possessed of a desire to tell their friends. It A is to this enthusiasm that we can trace many sales every season, and it is a fact that no man who comes to us because of a friend's recommendation leaves without making a selection from our splendid stock. We want to sell two piece suits Monday, because they should be doing duty right now. Tbe weather man says we w'll have lots of hot weather yet, and you will get your money back In less than 30 days' wear at the price we are asking now. Two piece suits were worn In Lewiston last year until December 1; think or the saving Better come today. One lot of Two Piece suits that are marked to sell for 310. and splendid values at that. Price to close quick ......-.................................... $5.00 *15 Stein-Bloch and H. S. & M Suits.............................................................. $MB *17.50 Steln-Bloch and H. S. A M. Suit«...................................................... $11.67 *20 Steln-Bloch and H. S. & M. Suits........................................... ........... $*334 CHILOOREN'8 LAWN HATB Valust up to $2.00 for 4$ conta —About two dozen in the lot; they should be doing duty right now. Every one crisp and clean, we simply need the room. CHOICE 46 coots BOYS' BUMMER UNDERWEAR For Ton Csnts Today —Ten dozen Hoys' Summer Underwear, Shirts and Drawers, made from a good clean cot ton. blue and white stripe. The space they occupy is needed and every garment must be sold before night. The regular selling price Is 25 cents. Take all you want 10 oonts each LADIES' OXFORDS Greatly Reduced —About eighty' pairs left from the 129 pairs advertised In Wednesday morning's Tribune. Every pair In the house in this sale. The discount off our regular price is ONE-THIRD OFF. I : LEWISTON. O. A KJOS IDAHO n •C/, AV'n^Sy.'v ■ vv. ASTORIA The Kind You in use for over Have Always Bought, and whiÀâT^^ rer 80 years, has borne and I"» been madeui,,^ ^ * All Counterfeits, Imitations and " Just-a.s-eqlTîî 1 in ***■■ Experiments that trifle with and endanser Infants and Children—Experience against What is CASTORIA Castoria is a harmless substitute for Castor on ~ gorie, Drops Ad Soothing Spupa. It j 9 Colic. It relieves Teething Troubles, ^urèTconïaSî? and Flatulency. It assimilates the Food, Stomach and Bowels, giving healthy and naturalA*? The Children's Panacea—The Mother's Frie udT GENUINE CASTORIA ALWAYS Bears the Signature of ! ' ' ! ! ! ! I ! ; | | ! ' The Kind You Have Always Bougki In Use For Over 30 Years. __ tut« wt«u« eoaamwav. r? wurmt nutr, MsieMem XX'. P. Hurlbut, Pres. G. XV. Thompson X'ice Pres. ►♦♦♦ m H E. D. Thomas, Sec'ty. Treat. Janies Aspoas, Asst. Sec'ty. COMMERCIAL TRUST CO. CAPITAL 51.000,000.00 General Banking and Trust Business. Abstracting and Fire insurance. Four Per Cent Interest Paid on Savings Accounts. LEWISTON. IDAHO. [flUER NSEYAlNKWTON SUBSCRIBE FOR THE NEWS SUBSCRIBE FOR THE NEWS