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1'AGESIX LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVED FRIDAY. MAY G, 1910. THE FOX A Story of Mexliaeval Italy Br LAWRENCE FOSTER 1 r7 1 u r We have a large stock of second hand, ranges J that we have thoroughly overhauled and repaired, p t and are in condition to answer the purpose as well 4 as new stoves and the prices we have placed on g them are sure to close them out at once. Come early 5 and save monev. - 4 Extra large six hole Universal Range,- large 2 4 oven, hot water reservoir, high warming oven, just 4. g the range suitable for a large family, boarding J 5 $30.00 5 house or logging camp. d snap in a six hole Universal Range with res- J ervoir and warming oven. In splendid condition. , Almost as good as new. $35.00 ' jj Second hand stoves in all sizes, You are sure J to find something that will suit you. Ibices range ! from $3.50 to $12.00. .- r! Oil stoves in perfect order, with or without A ovens, trom $2.50 to 5.00. VI " - - - T Copyrlrtt. 1219. by American Press Association. 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All over Italy there are towers or small castles that were In mediaeval times the strongholds of different fac tions, beaded by a noble family. ' There is a story of one of these cas tles on the banks of Luke MagglorL The Ascontl . family once occupied this castle. There were Intervals of warfare when the family lived peace fully on the top of the hill, feasting and dancing while their adherents till ed the soli or tended their flocks in the country about them. During one of these oases hi the desert of war a young soldier, Giovanni .Caspl. on whom the bead of the famlfy lavished many favors, made love to Theresa As contl. As soon as the baron heard of this affair be dismissed Caspl, for the young man was not of noble birth. ' In time Giovanni Caspl became known in warfare as one of the bold est and most Ingenious leaders. When be attacked a tower It was sure to falL This was not because his men were more brave or stronger, but be cause their captain was full of arts by which he outwitted his enemies. In deed, the Italians of those days were nrtmm n oonmnlUh hli nhtot rath er by their wits than .by ordinary methods. . -''V: U'i ;i ' Mow, the Ascontl family belonged to the Ghebellnes, one of the two promi nent factions that contended for su premacy In Italy in those days, the. other being the Guelphav One of the Guelph leaders, named Blindora, whose castle was on (Lake Lecco. hearing that Ascontl was away from his castle with all his adherents, resolved to cross to Menaggio, pass through a defile lead ing to the east bank of Lake Mag glorl, march up and around the north end of the lake and down on the west bank to the Ascontl stronghold, hoping to occupy tt during Ascontl's absence. One day Ascontl, was at Strezzla, directly south of his castle, with a small portion of bis force when Caspl appeared and rode up to him. Ascontl frowned and asked him what he wish ed. ' ; ' .' ...;;; "To tell you that a Guelph force Is marching northward on the other bank of the bike intending to come down through Locarno and cocupy your cas tle." "How do'ou know thatr asked Ascontl. ' -; . ' - -v. , : , "Because I saw them from an emi nence" ; ' '. i' There 'could be no reason for Caspl giving false Information, so' Aeon ti sent couriers in hot haste to the several portions of his force, some of . whom were at a considerable distance, with orders that they should hasten to the castle. . Then Ascontl made a forced march himself In the same direction. - Caspl asked permission -to go with him and help him win a victory, over those who were on the way to attack him, and Ascontl reluctantly .consent ed. So they rode on. side by side. "You will be within your gates," said Caspl, "before the Guelphs can sur round the castle, but ' you have not fifty men with you. and your enemies number a thousand.. Before the other portions of your army can reach you your., ramparts wtlj be stormed and taken."' -'V.' V: '--r-;.-- "My hope Is that my re-enforcements will come In time." , ; "I hop so, too. but It may be well for you to think 'of some plan by which to hold your enemy la check in case you are left without support" ' Ascontl rode on moodily, occasion- THE 70WDER WORKER ' FOR . . ' GOLDS FOR THROAT f FOR COUGHS ARI D COLDS PREUEtiTS PIlEUnDNlfl ywmwu6 M ever iwattett wiiu, &ui my menus expected tn&t when I left my bed it would surely be for my grave. Our doctor pronounced my case Incurable, but thanks be to God, four bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery curd mo so completely that I am ' all sound and well. MRS. EVA UNCAPHERj Grovertown, Ind. ' Pries 505 and $1.00 ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED! 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Pushing on. be entered with his . band and closed the gates. The sun was shining on the armor of the Guelphs, Just leaving Lo carno. They were not a dozen miles distant, and as yet no word had come from any other of the portions of As contl's army. Ascontl gave up hope. "I have a plan that may save you," said Caspl. . "What is It?" . - ,-,:.--: "I must have a reward If I succeed." "My daughter's hand?" . "Yes.- . .-. . v , Ascontl considered for some time, then with evident reluctance consent ed. Caspl told him that be could do nothing without the command, and It was surrendered to him. " ' Then Caspl chose one on , whom be could rely and told .him to go to the Guelph leader and say that Giovanni Caspl was In the Ghebellne strong hold and in command. The message was delivered. :Blandova started. i'f'OV.be exclaimed, .-ifthat fox is in there we must beware!" : . , ; , . From this point be marched, slowly and cautiously,' expecting at any mo ment, that an army of. Ghebellnes would pour down out of some ravine and overpower him. But nothing un usual occurred. --At last be reached a point where be could plainly see the castle. To his astonishment,, the gates were open, no sentries were on the wall, and from within came sounds of revelry. t v ' . , ; ; . "A stratagem r he exclaimed. "That" wily Caspl has his men concealed with in the walla Should we enter the gates would be closed behind us, and we would all be. murdered.",,,, . Blandova spent so much tlnie trying to find a way to outwit "the fox", that one morning two divisions of Ascontl's supports came, fell upon him and an nihilated his army. Then there was real feasting in the castle at the wedding of Giovanni and Theresa. - . -."'" ' ,. "I never talk too much." "Don't your "No." K' ' " '.: : .i.'"'-.'-.-.-:--':-.- "It is a nice thing to be quiet and reserved.". - . , . , .... - "Oh. I am anything but that" , "You are?"-' - "Yes, but I am on a salary to talk eight hours a day," : . 1 'A WE WANT i t fax Your shoe trade as we make S a specialty of it and are there-i fore better able to suit and fit t We try to have all the 5 L! xl L r. i B t if you buy or not. considered. you. good things that are new. Sat sf action guaranteed in every respect, i Courteous treatment Prices lowest to be had, quality SMITH GREENE, i06 Depot Street. Jevvelry - I am daily receiving the ; latest' designs in . Spring and Summer Jewelry, which- when added to jr my already. large; stock will give my patrons the best selection of any store in Eastern Oregon. f f y Xou Can have your watch repaired in first-class shape for a less price that you can have it spoiled ' . for elsewhere. - . - . . :, , v . : ; : - 1 haTe fitted eyes for twenty years and have ' t been located here permanently for. that .time. You L can ask any of my customers and they will tell you iny glasses give perfect; satisfaction, i Everything ; '., that leaves this store is guaranteed; to give you sat ' . isfaction. -'"' -.'.'u'.N-. T . I : H Ptkara La Grande'8 Leading Jeweler, - j. ii. edie, ;-: , , , y; . Opposit9 Land Offioe to '....Complete. "You can't fool my "wife," " " " "No?" - "no.-, .. -v"-'-;;- H. know why." , $ Too dor. -. va i A -. ;. :i 'H$ "Yea i You , have got .her locoed the limit of her capacity.' .- ":- .It HIpe.-,-.-',;i;i-i ; When fpring la waking up the seed. . Ita latent powers revealing;, ' Then what a bleaaed thing indeed . To have that tired feeling! "':iVv.; ' VJust His Size. -ir "He seems to think the world was made for blm, -. : "Doesber; "Hv V "Yes, Sole purpose "of its existing. In his opinion." '. ' v . , ? i . ;; "I wonder why r :y t: u"! ; ' ' "Oh, everything fits him so well t , Commercial Possibilities.' "' ; ' The man who had been talking all night paused for breath. t "Did you ever think of incorporat ing?" asked a friend. : "Who . ' f "A company , is able to sell gas by the yard." .: " r? "' . " t (-"- 1 . Beating the Game. v "What ,1s , the , matter with that squealing pig?', ' J "Caught under the gate." "Why don't you release himT ' "Say, I can't afford to take my fam ily to grand opera." i . ' :-- -. ... LOOK' Jr you have property to sell list withi buying, see my list of Farm Moun tain Ranches and City property. :f:::::;:,,,C.:;BLAC The Real ) Estate Man. DRINK Natural ? Riinsral Water Mottled as It Flows From the Spring Ifs Good for what Ails You Send the Observer to Your Friend ii y
