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EDWARD STEVENS, 9th and Pa. Ave.


missioner Of the revenue for the south side
of the county.
Messrs. George w. Hawxhurst, E. L.. g.
Bouton. e. L. Howard. Henry Haight, Hay
NJ. e. Church, C. ]. Mohler and w. B. Bes-
ley We're elected delegates to the senatorial
convention to nominate candidate for the
state senate. The senatorial convention will
be composed of delegates from the counties
of Fairfax, Alexandria, Prince William and
the city Of Alexandria.
The Village Improvement Society held it's
October meeting last night at the residence
Of Miss Sue N. Riddle. with DR.. Geo. B.
F'adely, president, presiding. Mr.. Hough
the grounds around the public well at East
Falls Church depot. The executive commit
tee was requested to arrange for three en-
tertainments during the winter, under the
auspices Of the society, to raise funds for
the use of the society. Mr.. H. G. Hopkins,
representing the Racquet Club, requested
the cooperation of the society in raising
funds to make improvements in the stage
at Odd Fellows Hail. After the adjourn
ment of the business session the social fea-
ture was entered into, and selections were
read by Miss Ada Rhodes and Miss Sue N.
Riddle and Mr.. Ryall Albertson entertain
ed with several violin solos.
Mr.. Geo. w. Mankin and family are in
Staunton, Va. visiting friends.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hendricks has returned
from a trip north, and will spend the win
ter here.
The ladies Of the M. E. Church are ar
ranging reception to their recently ap-
pointed pastor. Rev. D. C. Hedrick.
The ladies of the Congregational Church
have elected Mrs. G. A. L. Merrifield pres
ident OF the Home Missionary Society of
the church, Mrs. A. H. Raymond vice pres
ident and Miss Gertrude Nourse secretary
and treasurer. Mrs. T. w White has been
elected president of the Foreign Missionary
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Laurel News.
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
LAUREL, Nd, October Z, 1908

opeCfdl Correspondence OK 1he Evening St6f.
LAUREL, Nd. October 7. 1905.
Grover Chalk, young man residing here.
was severely cut In an alteration with
,"Booky' Snaps. also of this town. Mon
day night. and as a result had twelve
stitches put in cash in his back. The in
jured man also had several bad cuts on his
left arm and another on his chin.
The difficulty between the two young men
arose. at a. dance, when Snaps, 1t Is
claimed. shortly after IL o'clock the night
mentioned jostfed Chalk. who remonstra-
ted. Snaps, it Is said. attempted to strike
Chalk, when Chalk struck him. The young
men decided to leave the dance and settle
the matter to the satisfaction Of each. 1t
was stated that Chalk had removed his hat
and coat and that when Snaps tried to
reach his opponent the latter struck the
quicker and forced Snaps against build
clinched and Snaps began to cut Chalk
A large knife with which Snaps did the
cutting was wrenehed from his hand
Whereupon he ran away. Chalk was hur-
rfed to the office of a local physician. Bal
liR V. Kaiser was notified and went to the
home of Snaps to arrest him. After sew
eral Intellectual attempts to arouse the
house inmates Snaps was caught in trying
to make his escape from the rear door, He
was taken to the town Jail and locked up.
Mr. John Neal. justice Of the peace, gave
the men a hearing last night, and upon
Chalk refusing to appear against his
sailant charge of disorderly conduct was
entered against Snaps. Justice Neal fined
both men nominal sum.
Funeral services were held yesterday
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Falls Church News.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
FALLS CHURCH. Va; October g. 1903.
The republican convention for Fairfax
county met at Fairfax Court House yester-
day to nominate a candidate for the legis-
lature and candidates for county officers,
to be voted for November 3. Mr.. E. L. 8.
Bouton OF Vienna, member Of the county
committee, called the convention to order,
and Maj Charles Hine was elected perma-
nent chairman, and George w. Hawxhurst
secretary. The names Of DR.. F. M. Brooks
and John D. Payne were placed before the
convention as candidates for the house of
delegates. The name Of DR.. Brooks was
withdrawn and Mr.. Payne was nominated
by acclamation. All Of the magisterial
districts of the county were represented.
Mr. Henry A. Crippen Of Dranesville was
nominated for sheriff and Mr.. c. H. Speer
Of Oakton for commissioner Of the revenue
for the north side of the county. The con-
vention decided not to make nominations
for the offices Of clerk of the court, COM
monWealth's attorney, treasurer and COM
Evening star., 1903-10-07
CHAPTER xxi.
The Tale of the Sword.

The slanting rays of the sinking sun shot
athwart the valley. glanced from the tile
Toofs Of the homes OF the peasantry and
1llumined the lofty towers of a great me-
mortal chateau. To the rider. approach
ing by the road that crossed the smiling
pasture and meadow lands. the edihce set
on a mount-another of Francis transform
atiOns from the gloomy fortress home-ap-
peared regal and splendid compared with
the humber houses of the people lying
prostrate before it. Viewed from afar. the
town seemed to abase itself in the presence
of the architectural pre-eminence of that
monarch of buildings. Even the sun. when
IT withdrew its rays from the miscellaneous
tabble Of shops and dwellings, yet fingered
proudly upon the noble structure above,
raressing its imposing and august outlines
and surrounding 1t with the glamour of the
afterglow when the sun sank to rest.
Into the little town. at the foot of the big
house rode shortly before nightfall the jes-
ter and his companion.
During the day the young girl had seemed
ditfident and constrained. she who had been
ali yivacity and life, on "a sudden kept si-
1ence. or when she did speak her tongue
bad lost its sharpness. The weapons of her
pffice. bright sarcasm and irony. or laugh
Ing persiiiage We're sheathed: her fine fea-
lures were thoughtful; her dark eyes intro
spective. In the dazzling sunshine the mem
ory OF their ride through the gorge; the
awakening at the shepherds hut; something
IN his look then. something in his accents
later. when he spoke her name while shs
professed to sleep-seemed perhaps unreal.
6ream-nke
His first greeting that morning had been
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MATERIAL FOR CAMPAIGN.
Judge Merrick's Opinion Of Conditions
Near Chesapeake Junction.
ecIal Correspondence Of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
UPPER MARLBORO, Md, Oct 6, 1903.
Judge Merrick thinks the alleged viola
tions Of law and misconduct at and about
Chesapeake Junction should furnish mate
rial for the campaign that Is now being
conducted At the opening Of the October
term Of the court yesterday he called at
tention to reports Of alleged lawlessness at
the place mentioned, and said the good peo-
pie Of the county should send representa-
tves. to the legislature who will see to the
enactment Of a law to reach this class of
1awbreakers. " %
Men from Chesapeake Junction have
been fined $500 in this court for violations
of the Sunday liquor law" the court said,
"and have walked from the court room
laughing. and boasted that they made twice
that amount on the particular Sunday"
Judge Merrick said he had received let
ters from white residents of the county
whose homes are in the vicinity Of Chesa-
peake Junction in which complaint was
made that the wives and daughters Of the
writer's are unable to go there to take the
electric cars to Washington, owing to the
disgraceful scenes and drunken debauchery
carried on there. He said it was the duty
Of the grand jury to give this matter a
thorough investigation.
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of the regal chateau and the clustering prog
eny of red-roofed houses at its base At
once they drew rein.
Shall we enter the town avoid it by
riding over the mead?" said the plaisant
What danger would there be in going
on?" she asked Whom might we meet?'
Thoughtfully he regarded the shining
towers of the royal residence. NO one. J.
on.
Around the town ran a great wall, with
watch towers and a deep moat, but no per-
son questioned their right to the freedom of
the place; sleepy soldier at the gate mere
ly glancing indifferently at them as they
passed beneath the heavy archway. Gabled
houses, with tendency to incline from the
perpendicular, overlooked the winding
street; dull, round panes of glass stared at
them, fraught with mystery and the posi-
bility of spying eyes behind; but the thor
oughfare in that vicinity appeared deserted,
save for an old woman seated in a doorway.
Before this grandam, whose lack-luSter eyes
were fastened steadily before her, the fool
paused and asked the direction Of the inn.
Follow your nose, If nature gave you a
straight one cried a jeering voice from the
other side of the thoroughfare IF it be
crooked a blind man and a dog were
better guide"
The speaker. squat, misshapen figure,
had emerged from a passage turning into
the street. and now stood twirling fools
head on a stick and gazing fmpudently at
the newcomers The crone whom tho plai-
SAINT had addressed remained motionless as
a statue.
''Ha! ha"' laughed the oddity who had
volunteered this malapert response to the
TESTERS inquiry yonder sign-post"-pointing
to the aged dame-"has lost it's fingers-or
rather it's ears Better trust to your nose"
'Triboulet" exclaimed Jacqueline.
1T Is you. lady bird?" said the surprised
dwarf. recognizing In turn the maid And
with the plaisant," staring hard at the fool
Then a cunning look gradually replaced the
wonder depicted on his features. You are
fleeing from the court; I toward it," he re-
marked. jocosely.
What mean you, fool?" demanded the
horseman, sternly
THAT l have run away from the duke
fool, answered the hunchback THE for
etgn lord dared to beat me-Triboulet-who
has only been beaten by the king Sooner
or later must l have fled. In any event. for
what is Triboulet without the court; or the
court without Trboulet?" his indignant ton
merging into arrogant vainglory.
when did you leave the duke?" asked
the other slowly.
Several days ago." replied the dwarf,
gazing narrowly at his questioner Down
the road. He should be far away by this
time"
Suspiciously the dukes jester regarded the
hunchback and then glanced dubiously
toward the gate through which they had
entered the town. He had experienced Tri-
boulet's duplicfty and malice, yet in this
instance was disposed to give credence to
his story. because he doubted not that
Louis Of Hochfels would make all haste out
Of Francis kingdom. Nor did it appear un-
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asked. with a sudden. sharp look.

asked with a sudden, sharp look.
Her contemptuous gaze was her only re-
ply.
by the dust Of kings, when last 1 saw
1T, the naughty constable himself it was
who wore 1t" coutinued Triboulet. AYE,
when he detied Francis to his face. 1 can
see him now, rich surcoat over his gilded
armor; the queen mother, an .amorous Dull
cinea. gazing at him, with all her soul in
her eyes; the brilliant company startled;
even the king overawed. Twas 1 broke
the spell, while the monarch and the court
were silent, not daring to speak"
'4ou! From the young woman'S eyes
flashed flame Of deepest hatred.
The hunChback shrank back; then laughed.
Il, Triboulet!' he boasted. 'Ha! said l.
he's greater than the king' whereupon
! Francis frowned. started. and answered the
constable, refusing his claim Not long there
after the constable died in Spain. and COM
pleted the jest. So said I, he is less than
man. And the king. who remembered
laughed"
Let US CO." said the jestress, very white
Silently the plaisant obeyed and Triboulet
once more ventured forth. .MomuS go with
your he called out after them. And then
"'Morbleu! A merry monarch and a
jestress fair"
More quickly they rode on. Furtively.
with suppressed rage In his heart, the
dukes fool regarded his companion. Her
face was cold and set, and his glance
rested on its pale. pure outline, beneath his
breath he cursed Brusquet, Triboulet and
all their kind He understood now-too well
the secret Of her flight. What he had
heretofore been fairly assured Of was un-
mistakably confirmed. The sight of the
tavern which they came suddenly upon and
the appearance Of the innkeeper Interrupted
this dark trend of thought. and. springing
from his horse, the jester helped the girl to
dismount.
The house, being situated In the imme-
diate proximity of the grand chateau, re-
ceived certain patronage from noble lords
and ladies. This trade had given the pro-
prfetor such an opinion Of his hostery that
common folk were not wont to be over
whelmed with welcome. In the present in
stance the man showed a disposition to
scrutinize too closely the modest attire of
the newcomers and the plain housings OF
their chargers, when the curt voice Of the
Jester recalled him sharply from this for
ward occupation.
With a shade less of disrespect. the pro-
pr1etor bade them follow him; rooms were
given them, and, in the larger of the two
chambers. the PLEASANT, desiring to avoid
the publicity of the dining and tap room,
ordered their supper to be served.
During the repast the girl scarcely spoke;
the capon she hardly touched: the claret
she merely slipped. Once when she held the
glass to her lips. he noticed her hand trem-
bled just little, and then, when she set
down the. goblet, how 1t closed, almost
to gather: above them her glance shone
ominously.
oh" she said at length. as though CIV
ing utterance to some thought. which.
pent up. she could no longer control, the
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reasonable that Triboulet should pine for
the excitement Of his former life; the pleas
ures and gayety which prevailed at Fools
hall. If the hunchback's information were
true, they need now have little fear Of
overtaking the free baron and his following
as not far beyond the chateau town the
main road broke into two parts, the one
continuing southwark and the other branch
Ing off to the east
While the horseman was thus rejecting
Triboulet, like an imp, began to dance be-
fore them. slapping his crooked knees with
his enormous hands.
"a good joke, my master and mistress in
Motley" he cried THE king was weak
enough to exchange his dwarf for a de-
moiselle the latter has fled; the monarch
!! has neither one nor the other; therefore, is
art also worthy of the madcap BELLS he
added his distorted face upturned to the
jestress
How SOP" she asked. not concealing the
repugnance he inspired.
because you prefer FOOLS cap to
kings crown" he answered. looking sig
nificantly at her companion. Wherein you
but followed the royal preference for head
coverings. Ho! ho! saw which way the wind
blew how the monarcht eyae kindled when
they rested on you; how the wings of
Madame d dEtampes -cok fluttered- like an
| angry butterfly. Know you What was whfs-
pered at court? The reason the countess
pleaded for an earlier marriage for the
duke? That the princess might leave the
sooner-and take the testress, her maid.
with her. But the king met her maneuver
with another. He granted the favorites
request-but kept the jestress."
Silence, rOgue! commanded the dukes
fool. wheeling his horse toward the dwarf.
And then for her to turn from a throne
room to a dungeon went on Triboulet,
satirically. as he retreated. LAS BrusQuet
wrote; twas:
Morbleau! merry monarch and a testress fair;
1estress fair, ween-"
But ere the hunchback could finish this
scurrilous doggerel Of the court over
which. doubtless. many loose witings had
laughed, the girls companion placed his
hand on his sword and started toward the
dwarf. The words died on Triboulets lips;
haSt1ly he lodged into narrow space be-
tween two houses, where he was safe from
pursuit. JacQueline's face had become
flushed: her lips were compressed the
cOuntenance Of the dukes plaisant seemed
paler than its won't
Little monster!" he muttered.
But the hunchback, in his retreat was
now regarding neither the horseman nor
tho young girl His glittering eyes. as If
fascinated, rested on the weapon Of the
plaisant. =
What a fine blade you've got therev' he
said curfously- Much better than a wood
en- sword. Jeweled. too. by the holy bag
pipe! And coat of arms!'-more excit-
edly-'yes the coat of arms of the great
Constable of Dubrois. AS proud a sword
as that of the king. Where did you get
1t! And In his sudden interest, the dwarf
half-ventured from his place of refuge.
Answer him nOt!' said the girl, hastily
was 1t you, mistress, gave 1t himf" he
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u swift almost questioning, glance, before
which she had looked away. In her face
was the freshness of dawn: the grace of
spring tide. Overhead sang a lark; at their
feet a brook whispered; around them soli-
tude, fast. infinite. He spoke and she an
swered; her reserve became infectious; they
ate their oaten cakes and drank their Wine
each strongly conscious of the presence of
the other. Then he rose. sadded their
horses. and assisted her to mount. She ap-
peared over-anxious to leave the shepherd s
hut; the jester, on the other hard, cast a
backward glance at the poplar. the hoveI,
the brook. crisp, clear carolng of birds
followed them as they turned from the
lonely spot.
So they rode. pausng betimes to rest, and
even then she had little to say. save once
when they stopped at rustic bridge which
Spanned a stream. Both were silent re-
garding the horses splashing in the water
and clouding it's clear depths with the yell
low mud from its bed. From the cool
shadows beneath the planks where she was
standing. tiny fish, disturbed by this un-
wonted invasion. shot forth like darts and
vanished into the opaque patches. Half
dreamily watching this exodus OF flashing
life from covert nook and hole she said un-
expectedly:
Who is 1t that has welded the princess?"
For a moment he did not answer; then
briefly related the story
And why did you not tell me this be-
fore?' she asked when he had finished.
would you have credited me--then2" he
replied. with a smile.
Quickly she looked at him. Was there
that in her eyes which to him robbed mem
ory of its sting? At their feet the water
leaped and laughed; curled around the
stones. and ran on with dancing bubbles
Perhaps he returned her glance too readily:
perhaps the recollection of the ride the
night before required over -vividly to her
for she gazed suddenly away, and he won
dered in what direction her thoughts tended
when she said with some reserve:
Shall we go on7''
They had not long left the brook and the
bridge. when from afar they caught sight
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bright and radiant glance she surveyed 1t.
pressed the hilt to her lips, and with both
hands held it to her BOSOM AS II fas-
cinated me fool watched her. Her coun-
tenance was upturned a moment, and 1t
fell; dark shadow crossed it; beneath her
lashes her eyes were like night.
But he failed because Charles. the en-
peror. failed him., she said, almost
chanically land broken in spirit. met his
death miserably in exile. Yet his cause
was just; his memory is dearer than that
of conqueror She, the queenmother. is
dead; God alone may deal with her
More composed. she resumed her place
in the chair on the other side of the table.
the sword across her arm.
And how came you, mistress" he asked.
regarding her closely, 'in the pleasure pal
ace built by Francis?"
when the castle taken all who
had not fled We're a gamekeeper and his
little girl-myself. The latter''-ironically-
pleased some of the court ladies. They
commended her wit. and gradually was she
advanced to the high position she occupied
when you arrived. with a strange glance
across the board at her listener.
And the gamekeeper-your father-is
dead?"
Long since"
'.The constable had no children?"
Yes; a girl, who, it is believed, died
with him in Spain
The entrance of the servant to remove
the dishes interrupted their further CONVEX
SatiOn. AS the door opened from below
came the voices of newcomers. the impa-
tient call of tipplers for ale. the rattle Of
dishes in the kitchen Wrapped in the rec
objections the conversation had evoked, to
Jacqueline the din passed unnotfced. and
when the rosy-eheeked lass had gone-it
was the jester who first spoke.
What a commentary on the mockery Of
fate that the sword of such man, so Illus
trious so unfortunate, should be fntrusted
to a fool!'
why she said. looking at him, her
arms on the table, you drew it bravely.
and-once-more bravely-kept 1t sheathed-''
His face flushed. She half smiled: then
placed the blade on the board before him.
There it is.''
Above the sword he reached over. as II to
place his hand on hers. but she quickly
lose. Absently he returned the weapon to
his girdle. She took a step or two from
him, nervously; lifted her hand to her brow
and breathed deeply.
How tired / feel!'' she said.
Immediately he got up. You are worn
out from the Journey he observed. quickly.
But he knew 1t was not the Journey that
had most affected her.
II will leave you," he went on. Have
you everything you need?'
Everything" she answered. carsiessly.
He walked to the door. The light was
on his face: hers remained shaded.
Good night" she said.
"GOOd night. Jacquelfne. Duchess OF Du.
brois." he answered, and. turning. disan
peared down the corridor.
(To be continued homorrosnA
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irony: the tragedy of it!'
What. Jacqueline?" he asked, gently al
though he felt the blood surging in his
head.
'Morbleau A merry monarch'-"
she began. and broke off abruptly, rising to
her feet, with gesture of aversion, and
moving reStleSSly across the room. After
all these years! After all that had gone
before!
What has gone before. Jacqueline?"
Nothing she answered; nothing"
For some time he sat with his sword
across his knees, thinking deeply She went
to the window and looked out. When she
spoke again her voice had regafned it's self
command.
IA dark night" she said, mechanically.
"Jacqueline." he asked. glancing up from
the blade. why in the crypt that day we
escaped did you pause at that monument
Quickly she turned, gazing at him from
the half-darkness in which she stood.
Did you see to whom the monument was
erected?" she asked in low voice.
ITO the wife of the constable But what
was Anne. Duchess of Dubrois. to you?"
She was the last lady of the castle" "
said the girl softly.
Again he surveyed the jeweled emblem on
the sword, mocking reminder of a glory
gone beyond recall.
And how was it. mistress. the castle was
after a pause.
Shall 1 tell. you the story?' she asked,
her voice hardening.
IF you WILL" he answered.
"TrtbouletS description Of the scene
where the constable braved the king in
sisting on his rights, was true" she OBJ
served. proudly.
But why had the noble wearer Of this
sword been deprived of his feudality and
tenureT
Because he was strong and great, and
the king feared him; because he was noble
and handsome. and the queen regent loved
him. 1t was not her hand only. Louise Of
Savoy, Francis mother, offered, but-the
throne"
"The thronei" said the wondering fool.
Quickly she crossed the room and leaned
upon the table In the glimmer Of the can
dies her face was soft and tender. He
thought he had never seen a Sweeter or
more womanly expression.
But he refused it, she continued, for
he loved only the memory of his wife, Lady
Anne. She, a perfect being. The other
what%
On her features shone a fine contempt.
Then followed the endless persecution and
spite of woman Scorned," F" she continued,
rapidly. "One by one. his henors were
WreSted from him. He who had borne the
flag triumphan through Italy was deprived
of the government of Milan and replaced
by a brother of Madame de Chateaubriant,
then favorite Of the king. His castle, lands.
were cOnfiscated, until. driven to despair.
he fled and allied himself with the emperor.
Traitor they called him. He, Bayard."
moment she stood, an exalted look on
her features; tall, erect: then stepped to-
ward him. and took the sword. With q