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Have you seen that instrument at
kerr's jewelry store. 1t is n peach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-16
NUMEROUS VACANCIES.
Civil Service Examinations to Be Held
October 81

The civil service commission has invited
special attention to the examinations which
will be held. beginning October q. at vart-
Gus places throughout the United States, for
the following manned positions:
Acting assistant surgeon, public health
and marine hospital service; aid, coast and
geodetic survey; assistant examiner. patent
office; assistant (scientiflc), Department Of
Agriculture; bookkeeper. departmental serv-
Ice; civil and electrical engineer, depart
mental service; civil and electrical engineer
Philippine service; civil engineer and
craftsman; computer, coast and geodetic
survey, Nautical Almanac office naval OBJ
servatory; deck officer, coast and geodetic
survey; craftsman. architectural. copyist
topographic. junior architectural, topo-
graphic land Office service; electrical engi-
neer and craftsman. engineering and hy
geographic aid. farmer-industrial teacher
farmer-industrial teacher with knowledge
of irrigation; fish culturist irrigation engi
neer. kindergarten teacher, manual training
teacher, matron-seamstress- indus
trial teacher: meat inspector. mechanical
and electrical engineer. observer. pharma-
cist, public health and marine hospital
service: physician, Indian service; superin-
tendent Of construction; teacher. Indian
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-16
Payment Delayed.

o. w. Nedomansk of go Whitney ave.
nue. has written to the Commissioners stat
ing that he did certain repair work for the
electrical department last June, but as yet
has received no compensation therefor.
Vouchers calling for payment in the sum of
$3.50 were executed and turned In to the
auditors office. The matter was referred
by the Commissioners to the electrical de-
partment, and Engineer Allen made an in
dorsement to the effect that he did not
know why the account had not been paid.
The papers were then referred to the au-
ditor. who has reported back that there is
no money on hand at present from which
Mr.. Niedomanski can be paid. the appro-
prfation having been exhausted. Certain
repayments are due to the appropriation,
however, from whole cost funds. AS soon
as the transfers are made the vouchers will
be taken up and payment made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-16
CHAPTER vi.
D..Y--

Proficient as a poet, bold as a soldier,
adroit as statesman. the king was. never
theless, most fitted for the convivial role
of host, and no part that he played in his
varied repertoire afforded such opportunity
for the nice display of his unusual talents.
History hath sneered at his rhymes as fiat,
stale and Improbable; upon the bloody
field he had been defeated and subsequent
ly imprisoned; clever in diplomacy, the sa-
gacity of his opponent Charles, had In
truth overmatched him: yet as the ostenta-
tious Boniface. in grand bib and tucker,
prodgal In toviality and good-fellowship,
his reputation rests without flaw.
In anticipation of the arrival Of the duke
and his suite, the monarch had ordered a
series of festivities and entertainments such
as would crafty his desire for paseantry
and display, and at the same time do honor
to a guest who was to espOuSe one Of
Frances fa1rest wards. To the castle re-
paired tailors, embroiderers and goldsmiths
to make and devise garments for knights,
ladies'. lords and esquires and for the trap
ping. decking and adjoining or coursers,
1ennets and palfries. Bales of silks and
satinS had been long since conveyed thither
from distant Paris, in anticipation of the
coming marriage; and the old Norman cas-
tie that had once reSounded with the clash
ing of arms, the snap OF the cross bow and
the clang Of the catapult now echoed with
the merry stir and furry of peace; a bee
hive Of activity wherein were no drories;
grand chamberlain preparing for mysteries
and hunting parties; dowagers. matrons
and maids making ready for balls and
other paStimes.
With this new influx of population to the
pleasure palace came a plentiful sprinkling
or ways1de Ministries, jugglers. mounte-
banks, dulcimer and lutte players, street
poets who sang the praises Of some fair
cobbleress or pretty sausage girl: scamps
of students from the Paris haunts of vice.
loose fellows who conned the classical poets
by day and took a purse by night dancers
dwarfs and merry men all, not averse to
''Haunch and ham, and check and chine
While they gurgled their threats with right good
wine.''
Here sauntered a wit-cracker, a peacock
feather In his hand arm-in-arm with an
impoverished banquet beagle" or feast
hound" there passed a jack in green a
bladder under his arm and tankard at his
belt. with which latter he begged that sort
of aims That flows from spigot. AS
vagrant followers hover on the verge of a
camp, or watchful vultures circle around
their prey. so these lower parasites dds
tinct from the other well-born, more arts-
tocratic genus of smeli-feasD prowled WIFI
lantly without the castle walls and beyond
the limits OF the royal pleasure grounds
finding occasional employment from lackey,
valet or equerry, who. initiating their bet
tiers, amused themselves betimes with some
low buffoOn or vulgar clown and rewarded
h Y for his gross stories and antics with
c st and a cup. fes
Naith. in those thrice happy days. every
lchman could whistle to him his shabby
Loee. and every estler hold court in the
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thing less than man: lordling's slave: a
woman's plaything! Their Sentinels shared
signal fires. and even supped in the heart
of their stone Businesses. Fools and
monks are safe among them. for
the one amuses and the other absolves
he added re1ectively. whom even should
have done well to avoid; he. the most fear
ed, the most savage! Louis. the bastard
Of Pfal1-Urfeld!'
Have you ever met him?" asked the
princess. in a mechanical tone.
No with short laugh. "A few OF
his knaves i encountered, however whose
conduct shamed the courtesy of the other
mountain rogues. l all but Jared Ill indeed
from them. To the pleasantly of my greet
Ing, they replied with the true pilferer's
humor; the free baron had ordered every
one searched. They would have robbed and
stripped me, despite the color of my coat
only fortunately, instead of a FOOLS staff,
l had good blade of the dukes. For a
moment II was cut and thrust-not Jest
ana glbe; the suddenness of the attack sur
prlSed them, and before they could digest
the humor of it the fool had slipped away"
She leaned inertly back against the soft
cushion of Ivy. In the shadow the tint
on her cheeks deepened, but below the sun
hight played about her shoulders through
leafy interspace. or crept In dancing spots
down over her gown and arms.
THE duke would not be molested by
these outlaws?" she continued pursuing her
line Of questioning.
The duke has a strong arm" he an
sWered cautiously. They may be we'll con-
sees fit.'
Well. well" she said. perversely, IT was
only curious about the distance and the
country"
For leagues the land is wild, bleak. in
hospitable. and then tbs level, monotonous
deserted. so lonely the song dies on the
wandering minstrers lips. But the duke
rides fast with his troop and soon would
cover the mountain paths and dreary
wastes"
Nay" she interrupted. impatiently, "I
asked not how the duke would ride
Il thought you wished to know, princess {"
he replied, humbly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-16
CHAPTER V-Continued.

Idly the Princess Louise plucked a leaf
from the Old old vine. picked 1t apart and
let the pieces float away. AS they futtered
and fell at the testers feet she regarded
him with thoughtful blue eyes.
How far Is It," she asked. Ito the dukes
principality9"
II he had doubted the maids story, he
was now convinced. The ring and her Ques-
ton confirmed Jacaueline's narrative
Moodily he surveyed the great claws of the
griffin. firmly planted on the earth, and
then looked from the feet to the laughing
mouth Of the stone figure. or so much OF 1t
as the shining dress left uncovered.
About fifteen days journey. princess"
he replied.
NO farther?'
Barring accidents. 1t may be made in
that time"
She did not notice how dull was his tone;
how he avoided her gaze Blind to him. she
turned the ring around and around on her
finger, as though her thoughts were con-
centrated on it.
Accidents" she repeated her hand now
motionless- rs the way perilous?"
The country is most unsettled"
What do you mean by unSettled?" she
continued. bending forward with fingers
clasped over her knees Supinely she waved
IA foot back and forth. showing and then
withdrawing the point of a jeweled slipper
and a suggestion of lavender In silk net
work above. What do you call unsettled? %
The country Ii infested with many row.
Ing bands commanded by the so-called in
dependent baronS who owe allegiance to
1either king nor emperor" he answered
Their homes are perched. like eagles nests,
upon some mountain peak that commands
the valleys travellers must proceed through
"a nerce. untamed crew. bent on rapine and
murder,"
Did you encounter any such?" Gently.
"Ofttimes''
And left unscathedT"
because 1 was Jester, madam; some-
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You thought" she began angrily. sit
ting erect
Il know, princess: a fool should but iast
not think
why do you cross me today?" she de-
handed petulantly Can you not see"
Abruptly she rose; impatiently moved
away; but few steps, however, when she
turned. her face suddenly free from annoy
ance, In her eyes a soft decision.
Ihere!' she exclaimed with SMILE
half,arch. half-repentant. How can any
one be angry on such a day-all sunshine.
butterflies and flowers
He did not reply, and, mistress once more
or herself. she drew near.
what contrast to the stuffy palace
with all the courtiers. ministers and lap
dogs!' she went on. Here one can breathe
But how Shall we make the most of such
a day? Stroll into the forest; sit by the
fountain; run over the grass?"
Her voice was softer than 1t had been;
her words fraught with suggestions of ex-
Vibrating companionship. Did she note
lightly.
But how" she resumed. surveying the
great EMBEDDING skirt. could one trip the
sward with this monstrous gown weighted
with wreaths of silver? Is 1t not but one of
the many penalties of high birth? Oh. for
the short skirts of the lowly! What com
fort to be arrayed like Jaquelinev
And she. princess. doubtless thinks like
wise OF more gorgeous apparel" His heart
beat faster as he strove to answer her In
kind.
"A waste of cloth in vanity. as saith
Master Calv1n" she replied. lifting her
arms that shone with creamy softness from
the dangling folds of heavy silk. "Were
1t not for this courtly remembrance, l
should propose going into the fields with
the haymakers.. You may see them now
look!-through the opening in the foliage -
With an expression, part resignation part
regret, she leaned against the wnd-worn
griffin which formed the arm Of the bench.
Fainter sounded the warning of the Jest
ress in the ears of the dukes fool; so faint
1t became but a weak admonition. More
and more he abandoned himself to the plea
sure of the moment.
ITO make the most Of the day." the
princess had said.
How? By denying himself the sight of
her eVer-varying grace; by refusing to yield
to the charm of her voice. He raised his
head more boldly: through her dropping
lashes a lazy light shot forth upon him,
and the shadow Of smile seemed to say:
THAT is better. When the mistress is in
dulgent, a fool should not be unbending.
A melancholy Jester is but poor company. u
And so her mood swayed his; he forgot
his resolution, his pride. and yielded to
the fnfatuation Of the moment. But when
he endeavored to call the weapons of his
office to his aid, her glance and the shad-
ow OF that smile left him witless. Jest,
fancy and whfm had taken flight
'Well?' she said "Well, Sir Fool?''
His color shifted: withal his half embar-
rassment. there was something graceful
and noble In his bearing.
Madam"-he began. and stopped for want
OF matter to put into words.
But II the princess was annoyed at the
new-found dullness OF her PLEASANT her
manner did not show 1t.
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What" she said. gently; mo news from
the court; no word of intrigue; no story or
the king? 1 should seek courtier for my
companion, not a jester But there! What
book have you brought" Indicating the
volume that lay upon the bench.
'Guillaume de Lorris's Romance Of the
Rose " he answered, more freely.
Where did we leave off,
Where the hero, arriving at a fountain,
beheld beautiful rose tree said the fool
in low tone. Desiring the rose, he
reached to gather it
Yes, 1 remember. And then, Reason and
Danger did battle with Love-.
as 1t your wish we continue?" he asked,
taking the book in his hand
Il would fain learn If he gathers his rose.
Nay, sit here on the bench and I'-brightly
may look over your shoulder ever and
anon, to steal a glimpse of the pretty pic
lures"
Unquestioningly. he obeyed her. the book.
illumined. cleaning in the sunshine; the
letters, red. gold, many-hued, dancing be-
fore them. Love in crimson. the five sill
yer shafts of Cupid, the Tower Of Jealousy,
frowntng fortress; the Rose. incentive for
endless striving and endeavor-aI fioated
terested was she in these wondrous pages
executed with such precision and perfec-
ton, with marginal adornment,. and many
a graceful turn and fancy in initial letter
moment rather some simple lowly maiden
than proud princess at the realm.
How much spIandpr the penman has
shown" she murmnred, her breath on his
cheek. TITS more beautiful than the
Life of Saint Agnes.,,11 Is not that figure
well done? A hard. aiistere old man; Rea-
son. I believe, in monkish attire
Reason. or Duty, eyer partakes of the
less laugh 'dSTr
Duty; obediencen' she broke in. do
not know them? Please turn the page"
Reaching over. sha.alerself did so, her
fingers touching his her bosom just brush
ing his shoulder; and, then she flushed, for
| II was venus self the page revealed, stand
rose Around the queen Of beauty foated
| silver gauze; her ehafr was indicated by
threads of gold TOSSED luxuriantly about
her; upon her shoulder of Love rested her
hand. encouraging him. in his quest. Most
zealously had the monk artist executed the
lovely lady, as though some heart-dream
flowed from the ink Of his pen, every line
exact, each feature radiantly shown. Some
youthful anchorite. perhaps. was he and
this the fair temptation that had assailed
his fancy; such vision as St Anthony
wrestled with in the grievous solitude OF
his hermit cell.
From the book and the picture the
jester, feeling the princess draw back i'm
pulsivsly. dared look up, and, looking up
could not look down from q loneliness sur
passing the idealization on vellum of q
monkish dream. From head to foot. the
sunlight bathed the princess. glistening In
her hair until 1t was alive with light Even
when he gazed into her blue eyes he was
conscious OF more flaming glory than lay
in the heavens of their depths; a splendent
maze tnat shed brightness around her.
"Oh. Princess" he said, wildly, "I know
what the king hath told you! Why you
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wear the monarch's ring."

wear the monarch's ring!"
The monarch's rng!' she repeated. as
"Why-how know you-ah. Jacqueline-''
And ring signif1eth consent. You will
fulfill the kings desire?'
The kings desire?" she replied. mechan-
ically. rs 1t not the will of God?"
But your own hearth he cried holding
her with his eager gaze.
She laid her hand on his shoulder; her
eyes answered his. Did she not realize the
tragedy the future held for him? Or did
tomorrow seem far Off and the present
become her greater concern? Was hers
the philosophy of Marguerite's code which
taught that the sweets of admiration
should be gathered on the moment? That
cry of pain from a worshiping heart
however lowly, was honeyed fattery to
Loves votaries? AS the Jester looked at
her sudden chill seized his breast. JAG
| queline's hooking laughter rang in his
ears. ASK her the rest yourself most
Unsophisticated Fool!'
Then you will obey the king?" he per.
sisted duly.
why" she answered, smiling and bend
| ing nearer. will you spoil the day?"
You would give yourself to a man,
whether or not you loved him?''
A frown gathered on the princess brow
put she stopped, herself picked up the book
| he had dropped. brushed the earth from it
| and seated herself upon the bench. Her
manner was quiet, resolute: her action, a
| rebuke to the forward fool.
"Will you not read?" she said with an
| inscrutable look.
'True,' he exclaimed rising quickly, IT
was sent to amuse-'
And you have found me a too exacting
! mistress?" she asked, more gently, check
| ing the implied reproach.
'Exacting!' he repeated
What them" she said, half sadly.
Nothing" he answered.
| But in his mind Jacquelines scornful
words reiterated themselves. Think you
the princess Will wear the Willow"
! Taking the book. he opened it at random
| mechanically sinking at her feet. The
| quest. the idle quest! Was it but an awak-
| ening? So far lay the branch above his
| reach! His voice rose and fell with the
mystic rhythm of the meter, now dwelling
| on death and danger the shortness of ufe
the sweetness of passion; then telling the
| pleasures of the dance
Lower fell the princess hand until 1t
| touched the readers head; touched and
| fingered. Be fore the FOOLS eyes the letters
| of the book became blurred and then faded
away. Doubt, misgiving. fear. vanished on
the moment. The flower she had given him
seemed to burn on his heart. He forgot
the decree OF the king; her equivocation:
the unanswered question. Passionately he
| thrust his hand into the doublet
The rose and love are one," he cried
''The rose is
Pardon me. madam" said voice, and
Jacqieline, clear-eyed. calm. stood before
them: 1.-The fan was not In the kings ante
chamber, or I should have been here SOON
| want OF it?'
mot at all. Jacqueline." returned her
mistress, with natural. tranquil move.
ment. although''-sharply-"y were gone
longer than you should have beenr' f+
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stable, with a visdase, or ass face, to keep
the audience in roar, and nimble-footed
trull to Set them into ecstases. But Woe
betide the honest wayfarer who Strolled be-
yond the orderly precincts of the kings
walls after dusk: for If some street cox
comb was too drunk to rob him, a ribald
Latin scholar saw him not he surely ran
into nest OF pavement tumblerS or cellar
poets who forthwith stripped him and
turned him loose in the all-insufficient garb
of nature.
A fantastic, waggish crew-yet Francis
minded them not, so long as they observed
sufficient etiquette to keep their distance
from his royal person and immediate fol-
lowing. This nice decorum, however, be IL
said, unwritten law with these
waits and scatterlngs knowing the merry
monarch who tolerated them affair would
feel no conjunction at hanging them sew
orally, or in squads from the convenient
branches of the trees surrounding the cas-
tie. should the humor seize him that such
summary chaSuSement were best for their
| morals and the welfare of the community.
Thus. though bold, were they also shy,
drinking humbly from a blackjack quart in
| the kitchen and vanishing docilely enough
when the sovereign cook bid them be gone
with warm words or by fiing1ng over them
ladies' of hot soup.
One bright morning like rabbits peepinH
| from their holes when they hear the football
of hunter. these field ramblers and wayside
peregr1nators were all agog, emerging from
grassy cover and thicket retreat. to gaze
issued from the castle gate, and rode SOUTH
| ward with waving banner and piercing
trumpet note.
THE king, knaves!'' cried grtmy estray
with bells upon his person that jingled like
| those of Jewish high priest, to a group Of
players and gameSterS. Already my
mouth waters at the thoughts of the we'd
ding feast, and the scraps and bones that
will be thrown away. There. 1 warrant
you. Well all find hearty cheer.
Why are fools ever welcome at we'd
ding?" asked a singing scholar.
Because there are two in the ceremony,
and the rest make the chorus" answered
a philandering mime.
And our merry monarch goeth down the
road to meet one of the two" said close
cropped rogue.
well, he's a brave knight to come so
far to yield himself captive-to a woman"
returned the student. "As Horace saith
Thou calumniator! shrimp Of man.
gypsy, Selling the scholars short doublet
IAN l get at you
Take the garment you harridan, not
the man. he retOrted. slipping deftly out
OF the terkin and dancing away to a safe
distance.
"Ha! there's welded bliss for you!
laughed a man in Franciscan attire, q
rough rascal disguised as one Of those
priests called Gods FOOLS or "Christs
fools" "a week ago. when married them,
they were billing and cooling. But to your
holes. children! When the king returns he
would not have his guest gaze upon such
scarecrows and trollops. Disperse and
Beelzebub take your And as the group
scattered the sound Of beating horses hoofS
died away in the distance.
(To be continued tomorrow)
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service; trained nurse, Indian service; train
ed nurse Philippine service.
AS the demand for persons with these
qualifications Is greater than the present
supply, the commission invites all persons
who are qualified to take these examina-
lions, as they offer an excellent opportunity
to enter the federal service. with good
prospect for advancement
Information concerning the character of
these examinations, the required qualifica-
ton, age limits, salaries at which appoint
ments are made. etc. may be found in tha
manual of examinations revised to July l,
1903.
Upon receipt Of request stating the exami-
nation desired the commission will furnish
the necessary forms Of application and
copies of the manual
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Outlook for Fruit.
Regulation Of Commercial Agents.

United States Consul ]. F. Monaghan. at
Chemnitz. Germany, sends to the Depart
ment Of Commerce and Labor the regula-
lions for foreign commercial agents in Bel
sium. Bulgaria. Denmark and Finland
Travelling agents. when supplied with regu-
lar cards Of Identification, are exempt from
the payment of business tax In Belgium.
and Finland, whereas in Denmark
an annual trade tax of $42 SO is required
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-16
Mystery Cleared Up.

The strange disappearance of Miss Rosie
O'Grady, who resided with her aunt, Mrs.
Bridget O'Sullivan Of 1918 C street SOUTH
east, was cleared up this morning. and the
young lady has been located at the Young
Womens Home at Chicago
Miss O'Grady had been in San Francisco.
Cal, on a visit to another aunt, Mrs. o.
Howard. but left there on the 1st instant to
come here She failed to reach home, and
Detective O'Brien. who was detailed on the
case, found that her trunk had come to this
city, but that the young lady had stopped
off at Chicago where she disposed of the
remainder of her ticket and had her trunk
shipped back to that point.
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time they tell you to move on" the court
said to Evans
II will, judge" - 10. -,-,-t--
personal bonds"
Belle Ford, a young white woman who
resides in a resort In the questionabl sec
ton Of the city. was convicted on a charge
Of vagrancy She was given the privilege
of paying a fine of $40 spending six
months in the workhouse