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sack of wine?" asked the host. cheerily.
ut will serve-while we wait" ominously
answered the master of the boar.
Haven't we waited long enough? said
an impa tient voice.
Tut! tut! young blood" growled another.
reprovingly Would you disturb him at
his prayers?'
THE landlord is right" spoke up the
leader. I'VE have the night before US.
Bring the wine.
In stentorian tones the host called the
serving man, and soon from the clinking Of
cups, the clearing of threats. and the ex-
carnations of satisfaction. foully expressed.
the listening jester knew that the skin had
been circulated and the tankards filled.
one man even began to sing again an equiv
Deal song. but was stopped by a warning
tmprecation to which he ill-naturedly re-
sronded with half-defiant curse.
"Knaves! knaves," cried the reproachful
voice of the landlord. Can you not drink
together like honest men,"
This mild expostulation Of the host SEEM
ed not without its effect. for the impending
quarrel passed harmlessly away.
Where, think you. got he the sword?"
! asked one Of the gathering, reverting to the
enterprise In hand
stole 1t, most likely" replied the leader
1T is booty from the palace"
And therefore Is doubly fair spoils,''
laughed another.
Remember. rogues." interrupted the host
"one-thrd is my allotted portion. Else we
fall out"
Art so solicitous. thou corpulent scrimpr'
grumbled he of the boar. Have you not
always had the hulking share? Pass the
wine!'
Foul names break no bones" laughed
the host You were always q churlish
ungentle knave. There's the wine,
an It's not better than your temper, be-
shrew me for the enemy of true hospitality.
But to show am none such. here's some
thing to sup withal; prime head OF calf.
Bolt and swig. as ye will"
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MITSUMATA EXPERIMENTS.
It's Qualities for Paper Making Being
Tested.

new plant from Japan. called mitsu-
mata. is being experimental with by the
Department of Agriculture to test it's quail
tiles for paper making. Trips were made
to Japan and other countries by D. G..
Fairchild. foreign agent of the department,
and Barbour Lathrop of Chicago, with the
purpose of finding plants that could be ap-
piled to this industry. In mitsumata the
department believes that valuable crop
can be added to the agricultural industry
of the southern states, and the present ex-
periments are being conducted with that
end in view
The plant is largely cultivated by the
Japanese and is adapted to warm climates
but does not require fine soil, clay having
been found to be the best for the purpose.
1t will grow well on land that is too poor
for rice, and from 600 to 1000 pounds of
bark are produced per acre. In Japan the
bark pulp sells for Is cents pound. gold
which Is four times the price paid for
American wood pulp in Yokohama.
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Cruzen at San Juan. Porto Rico, had ac-
cepted presents of more or less value from
certain large importers and ship agents,
and an inspector will be sent to the island
for that purpose.
These charges were investigated and
made the subject of report last February
by Special Agent Leslie Cullom in which he
said that the collector did not deny that
he had received certain presents, but did
deny he made any request or demand for
them. The collector in his defense declared
that the inspectors report was badly col
ored, but he acknowledged receiving some
presents, asserting however that none of
them were of character on which duty
had not been paid.
Mr. Cruzen recently spent a month in the
United States and has returned Or will
shortly return to Porto Rico. He was ap-
pointed from Nebraska.
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At the same time he of the boar grasped
sword in his left hand, and with his right
hanging useless, rushed up the stairs
On. t. there you are. my nimble wit
cracker!' he cried, as the jester stepped
boldly out. Twas a pretty piece of fool
cry you played on the monster and us, but
qulp for quirk. my merry wag!" And so
speaking. he directed a violent thrust which,
had 1t taken effect. would indeed, have
made good the leaders threat
But the PLEASANT stepped aside the blow
grazed his shoulder, while his own blade.
by rapid counter, passed through the
the blood gushing from the wound, the
master of the boar fell lifeless on the stairs
his sword gathering downward. At that
gruesome sight, his fellows paused
1rresolute. and, seeing their indecision
the Jester rushed headlong upon them.
striking fierceiy. when their hesita-
ton turned INTO panic and the knaves
fairly fled. Below. the irate landlord
stamped and fumed, cutting and striking
as he moved among them with threats and
abuse.
"White-livered varlets! Pigeon hearted
rogues! Unnamed by motley fool, A
willing their lords beat with their slippers
Because of a chance blow against an i'm.
beetle. or disabled man, you hesitate A
fig for them! What If they be dead? The
spoil will be the greater for the rest"
Thus exhorted, the naves once more took
heart and gathered for the attack Glaves
were provided for those in front, and the
PLEASANT waited, grimly determined, yet Xix
ing little the aspect Of those terrible weap-
ons and feeling the end Of the unequal con-
test was not far distant, when a light hand
was laid on his arm
Follow me quickly said Jacqueline
I'VE may yet escape. Don't question me-
but come" she went on hurriedly.
Impressed by her earnestness the lester
after moments hesitation, obeyed She
led him to her room, closed and locked the
door-but not before a scampering of feet
and sound of voices told them the rogues
had gained the upper passage-and drew
him hastily to the window.
See" she said eagerly. "A ladder!"
And at the foot of the ladder, our
horses!" he exclaimed, in surprise. who
has done this?'
Her response was interrupted by a hand
at their door and clamor without fol-
lowed by heavy blows.
'Quick. Jacqueliner' he cried. and helped
her to the long ladder. set. as 1t seemed.
providentially against the wall.
Can you do lit" he asked, yet holding
her hand. Her eyes gave him answer, and
he released >her. watching her descend.
The door quivered beneath the general
onslaught of the now exultant outlaws.
and. as a glave shattered the panel the
Jester threw himself over the easement.
deafening hubbub ensued: the door sud
denly gave way. and the band rushed Into
the room. At the same time the PLEASANT
ran down the ladder and sprang to the
ground at the young girls side. From
above came ordinations Of wonder and
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At these significant words, knowing that
the crucial moment had come, the jester
retreated rapidly. and. making his way
down the passage, stood in a dark corner
near his room. AS Of one accord the voices
ceased below; heavy creaking announced
the approach of the mOrio; nearer and
nearer. first on the stairs. then in the upper
corridor. From where he remained con-
cealed the fool dimly discerned the figure
OF the would-be assassin
AT the door of the jestresS' room 1t
paused. The fool lifted his blade: the form
passed on. Before the chamber of the
PLEASANT its movements became more
stealthy; it bent and listened. Should the
Jester sprping upon it now? A strange
thing made him hesitate. and, before
he had time to carry his purpose into ex-
ecutfon, the eature throwing aside fur
Their pretense of caution. swung back the
door and launched himself across the
apartment. A heavy blow, swiftly followed
by another; afterward, the stiffness OF
death.
Every moment the Jester expected an out
cry; the announcement of the fruitlessness
OF the attack. but the morio made no
sound. The silence became oppressive: the
PLEASANT felt almost irresistibly 1mpelled
toward that terrible chamber, when with
heavy. numbering step; the creature re-
appeared, transversed the hall like a huge
automaton and mechanically descended the
stairs. Recovering from his surprise. the
fool again resumed his position command
awaited the seqGs1to the singular panto-
mime he had Witnessed.
We'll. is it done?'' asked the harsh voice
OF the master of the boar.
Yes: done!' was the submissive answer.
Good! Now to get the sword
Not so fast broke In the landlord. do
you kill. morio, without drawing blood ?
Look at his dagger"
The leader took the, blade, examined it,
and then began to call down curses on the
head of the imbetile' monster. Clean,
save for a thread OF cotton" he cried
angrily. You never went near him.
Yes. yes. master!' replied the creature.
eagerly.
Then. perhaps. you strangled him?" sug-
gested the man.
mo. stab! stab! reiterated the morio.
In an almost imploring tone, shrinking from
the glances cast upon him.
Bah! You stabbed the bed, fool; not
the man." roughly returned the other 1.-The
rogue has guessed our purpose and left
the ROOM" he continued. addressing the
others. But he's skulking somewhere. Well,
knaves. here's little coursing for us all.
Up with you. morio. and find him. Perhaps,
though, he may prefer to come down." And
the leader called out: Give yourself up,
rascal. or 1t will be the worse for you"
To this paradOxical threat no answer was
returned. Standing In the shadow at the
head OF the stairs. the jester only gripped
tighter the hilt of the coveted sword
while across his vision flashed the picture
OF the young girl. left helpless, alone! What
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mercy would they show! The coarse words
or the master Of the boar and the gliding,
loose responses of the company required to
him, and, setting his jaw f1rmer, the plai-
SAINT peered, with cleaning eyes, down into
the Semi-glOom
You won't answer" cried the leader.
after short interval. Smell him out
then, rogues."
the morio slowly made his way up the
stairs. Goaded by the taunts of the out
laws, his face was distorted with ferocity;
through his lips came fierce, sibilant
breathing; In the dim light his colossal
figure and enormous head seemed in no
wise human, but rather murderous
phantasm. With head rolling from side to
side. stabbing In the air with his knife, he
continued to approach-an object calcu-
lated to strike terror into any breast
oh! oh! murmured a voice behind the
Jester. and. turning, he saw Jacqueline.
Disturbed by the tumult and the loud voices,
the 1estress had left her room to learn the
cause Of the unusual din, and now with
her dark hair a cloud around her, stood
gazing fearfully over the FOOLS shoulder
AT the sound Of the young girls voice, so
near, the plafsant's hand, which for the
moment had been unsteady, became sudden
~ steel. Almost impatiently he awaited
the coming of the morio; at last he drew
near, but, as If instinctively realizing the
presence of danger, paused. his arm ceas-
ing to strike, but remaining stationary in
the air.
60 on!' impatiently shouted those be-
hind him.
At the command the creature sprang for
ward furtously, when the sword of the
Jester shot out; once, twice! From the
morto's grip fell the dagger; over his face
the lust for killing was replaced by a look
OF surprise; with single moan he threw
both arms on high, and, tottering like an
oak, the monster fell backward with a
crash, carrying with him the rogues be-
hind. lmprecations. threats and cries OF
pain ensued: several knaves went limping
away from the struggling group; one lay
PROSTATE as the moriO himself; the master
OF the boar rubbed his shoulder, ana thema-
tizing roundly the cause of the disaster
Il think my arms put out!' he said. lis
the creature dead?" he added, viciOusly
Dead as q herring" answered the land
lord, bending over the motionIess figure
Beshrew me. thought the jester was a
craven" growled he Of the boar. What
does 1t mean?"
That he saw the snare and spread an
other" replied the host
GO back to your room, Mistress" whis-
pered the PLEASANT to the young girl, land
lock yourself In
May; I'll not leave you," she replied.
do you think they will return?'' she added
In a voice she strove to make drm.
Il am certain OF It. Go, beg you-to
your window and call out. It is q slender
hopA but the best we have. Fear not: l
can hold the stairs yet q while''
moment she hesitated, then glided away.
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The rattle of dishes and the play Of forks
succeeded this good-natured suggestion. II
was truly evident mine host commanded the
good will and the services Of the band by
appealing to their appetites. An esculent
roast or pungent stew was his cure for up
rising or rebellion; high-seasoned ragout
or fricassee became sovereign remedy
against treachery or detection. He could
do without them, for knaves were plentiful.
but they could not so easily dispense with
this fat master of the board who had
knack in turning his hand at marvellous and
Savory meSSes, for which he charged such
full reckoning that his third of the spoils,
augmented by subsequent additions, was
like to become all.
A wave of anger against this unwieldy
hypocrite and well-fed malefactor swept
over the jester. The mans assumed hearth
ness, his manner of joviality and goodfel-
lowship. were only the mask of moral turpi-
tude and blacklist purpose. But for the
lawless scholar, the fool would probably
have retired to his bed with full confidence
In the probity and honesty of the greatest
delinquent Of them all.
What shall we do with the girl?" asked
one of the outlaws, interrupting this trend
of thought In the listeners mind
Serve her the same as the fool" an
swered the landlord. carelessly.
But she's a handsome wench,' retorted
the leader, thoughtfally. Straight as a
poplar; eyes like sloe. With the boar and
the jade, l should do well, when 1 become
tired resting here"
IF she's as easily tanned as the boar?"
suggested the host. significantly.
Devil take me. II her nails are as long
as his tusks." retOrted the fellow. with a
coarse laugh.
AN had hosiery in town. she could
bait the mobiles thither.'' commented the
host. thoughtfully.
Give her to the scamp-student," remarked
the fellow who had first spoken.
Nay. since Nanette ran Off with a street
singer and left me spouseless, have made
VOW of celibacy," hastily answered the
piping voice of the lank scholar
A series of loud outlaws greeted the
scamp-student's declaration while the sub
sequent rough humor Of the knaves made
the listeners cheek murn with Indignation.
Yet forced to listen he was knowing that
the slightest movement on his part would
quickly seal the fate Of himself and the
young girl. But every fiber Of his being re-
volted against that ribald talk; he bit his
lip hard. hearing her name banded about
by miscreants and wretches Of the lowest
type, and even welcomed a startling change
In the discourse. occasioned by the leader
Enough. rOguesL We must settle with
the jester first. Afterward. 1t will be time
enough to deal with the maid. Hast done
feeding and tippling yet morio?"
Yes. MASTER" said the suspiciously muf-
ded voice of the imbecile.
Here's the knife, then. You shall have
another tankard when you come back"
Another tankardr' muttered the crea-
turs.
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amaZement mingled with invectiye.

amazement mingled with invective.
They're gonei' cried one.
Here they are!' exclaimed another look.
iEg down from the window.
The jester at once seized the means of
descent but not before the man who had
discovered them was on the upper rounds;
quick effort on the fools part and ladder
and rogue toppled over together. The en-
terprising knave lay motionless where he
fell
''Vrai Dieu. He wanted to come down."
said an approving voice.
Turning the jester beheld the Spanish
troubadour. who was composedly engaged
in placing bundles of straw against the
wall of the inn.
Il don't think he'll bother you any
more continued the minstrel in his deep
tones. IF you'll ride down the road I'll
join you in a moment"
So saying. he knelt before the combusti-
heaping together and struck a spark which,
selling on the dry material, Immediately
kindled into a great flame.
What are you doing, vilain?' roared the
landlord from the window. discovering the
forks of fire already leaping and cracking
about the tavern.
only making bonfire of foul nest.''
lightly answered the minstrel. standing
back as though to admire his handiwork
Your vile hostelry burns well. my dis
sembling host
"Hell-dog! varlet." screamed the pro-
prietor. overwhelmed with CONSERVATION
us it thus you greet your guests?" re-
piled the troubadour. throwing another
bundle of straw upon the already formi-
dable confiagration. You were not won't
to be SO discourteous. my prince of boni-
faces"
But recovering from his temporary stu-
por, the landlord without reply. dissp-
peared from the window.
Now may we safely leave the flames to
the wind commented the minstrel as he
spring upon a small nag which had been
fastened to shed near by. LAS We have
burned the roof over our heads he con-
tinued, addressing the wondering jester
and his companion, who had already
mounted and were waiting, 'let us seek
another hosiery"
Swiftly the trio rode forth from the tav.
ern yard, out into the moolit road.
Not so quickly, my friends" commented
the troubadour. las I fasten the doors
and blinds without. we may proceed leis-
urely. for it will be some time before mine
host and his friends can batter their way
from the inn. Besides, 1t goes against the
grain to run 50 precipitously from my Are,
Such beautiful auto da fe. as we say in
Spain
who are you. sir?' asked the fool.
Tho minstrel laughed. and answed in h;s
natural voice.
Don't you know me- mon amir he said.
gaily. What a jest this will be at court!
How 1t will amuse the king"
"Caillette!' exclaimed the plaisant, loud
ly. "Caillette!''
Ito be continued tomosrowl
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Contract Awarded for Pumps and En-
gineS

The contract for the pumps and the en-
gines for the Districts filtration plant has
been awarded to the Worthington Company
of New York. who will supply three pumps
of the centrifugal type. Each unit will be
capable Of supplying 10000 gallons OF water
a minute at total head Of thirty-five feet
The government specifications require an
exceptionally high efficiency in the pumping
equipment, and every part of the plant will
represent the latest and best practice. The
company supplying the centrifugal pumps
will also furnish the wash water pumps.
which will be of the common direct-acting
type,
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VIII remain until some time in the latter
part of November. when she will proceed
to join the fleet, which will leave for the
winter maneuvers in the Caribbean sea.
Paymaster Ash who was a member of the
cadet corps of the Washington High School,
is son OF Mr.. James r. Ash, chief of the
DIVISION OF correspondence of the Post Of
nee department, and was appointed as as
S1stant paymaster in the navy in June. 1913
His wife and child will spend the winter in
Washington.
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When Secretary Root Will Return

Secretary Root has informed officials Of
the War Department that he expects to sail
for home October 81. which will be in time
for him to prepare his annual report To
Congress The Secretary expects to con.
tnue as Secretary of War until the first
of the year
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Panama will be reduced about ten DAYS.

Tanana Will be reduced about ten days.
That part of the route from the mouth
of the Chstochena river to Tanana is
through new section of the country where
heretofore there has been mail service.
Before establishing the route the Post Of
flee Department caused to have in
spector in Alaska go over that part of it.
His report indicates that the route is FEAST
BILE for mail service
Fish, to whom the contract was awarded,
is already connected with the mail route
from Valdez to Eag
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SANTA MARIA ACTIVE.
Ashes and Cinders Fell to the Depth
" Many Feet.

The State Department has received dis
patch from the United States consul gen.
eral at Guatemala giving the following ac-
count of an eruption of Mount Santa Ma
ria:
ION October %, 1902, frightful rumblings
and reports came from the interior of the
earth in and about the mountain Santa
Maria, near Quesaltenango, Guatemala,
about seventy-five miles from this city,
where reports were heard which sounded
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Capt. Hall in the PHILIPPINES.

Captain Newton Hall. United States Ma.
rine Corps, stationed at the marine bar.
racks. Cavite, who was incorrectly reported
ordered home on the hospital ship
Solace because of Illness, is still on duty in
the Philippines and in full health.
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A New Military Department.

1t is said that the general staff is consid-
ering proposition for the establishment of
a new military department, comprising
Kansas, Indian territory and Oklahoma
with headquarters at ST. Louis
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Paymaster Ash Ordered to the Hartford

Paymaster Howard P. Ash of the navy,
who for the past two years has been on
duty in the bureau Of supplies and accounts
of the Navy Department, has been ordered
to duty on the training ship Hartford, now
at the League Island navy yard, where she
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Cable Service to Juneau Begun.

The War Department has received a ca
blegram from General Greedy, chief signal
officer of the army, stating that the cable
between Sitka and Juneau. Alaska, was
opened for business Saturday.
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were recorded during October maximum
number for the year,.
Fog most frequent between 40 and so
west.
The Grand Banks are free from ice.
Single bergs may be met in the vicinity of
Belle Isle and to the northward.
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COLLECTOR CRUZEN's CASE.

A Further Investigation to Be Made
by the Treasury.
The Treasury Department. is about to
conduct a further investigation into the
charges that Collector Of Customs A. R.
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BEDFORD REGION STRIKE.
ID. III. Blue, of Sullivan, Talks of the
Conditions There.

b. II. Blue, a prominent business man of
Sullivan, who owns the Grand Hotel. Of
Vincenhes. and has extensive quarry inter-
ests ir the stone region around Spencer.
was in the city yesterday to look after legal
business. Mr.. Blue was asked if he was
affected by the strike in the quarries in
southern Indiana. but he said that he was
not.
The strike is confined TO the Bedford
region said Mr.. Blue, lin the oolitic quar-
ries, ard We are having no trouble in Spen-
GER OF course, We trust that we shall have
no diff guilty. IL the strike in the Bedford
quarrioS Is prolonged il will prove a very
serious: affair. The quarries are having all
they cfn do under the most favorable cir
cumsta<ices, understand, to fill their con-
tracts, and II they are forced To shut down
any leEgth OF time their loss will be heavy
The .strike affects not only the operators
and ting employees, but contractors all over
the country. The new federal building in
stone, 2nd large number of public build
lngS Ovfr the country are being constructed
from tcat stone, including several impor-
tant structures at the St. Louis exposition
The StFtehOuse at Jackson, Miss is one of
the public buildings dependent on stone from
BedfortS but L believe that il is nearing
completion.
THE own of Bedford will be seriously af
Iected .0y the strike. as IL is dependent
largely or the stone industry, some two
thOusaIki men being employed with a
monthls pay roll amounting to almost $780,
OOO However, the strike may be settled be-
core II Spreads any further. and hope that
IL will Re"
Mr.. Eiue's Quarries at Spencer turn ont
the strftifed limestone.