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panel, now classic nymphs bathed in q
pellucid pool, and the only horns were those
which adorned the head of him who. &C
cording to the story, dared gaze through
the foliage, and was rewarded for his too
curious interest by-that then common
form of Observation-Disclosures
Overhead. vast Transformation from the
great ribbed beams of oak and barren in
terspaces, graceful Peri floated on snow
white clouds and roguish cupids swan
through the azure depths. to the edifica-
ton of nondescript prodigies, who consd-
tuted the massive moldng, or frame. to
the decorative scene. The ancient fireplace,
broad and deep, had given way to an Or
nate mantel of marble; the capacious tam
kard and rotund pewter pot of olden times
suggestive Of mighty butts of honest beer,
had been supplanted by goblets of silver
and gold, covered with scroll work, ara
besques or chiseled figures.
In this spacious hall. begilt. bemirrored
assembled on the evening of the dukes ar
rival, Francis his court and the guest of
the occasion. From widespreading chan
deliers, with their pendent. pear-shaped
crystals, thousand candles threw flood
OF light upon the scene, as mid trumpet
Francis and good Queen Eleanor led the
way to the royal table; and thereat shortly
after. at a signal from the monarch the
company seated themselves
At the head of the board was the king;
on his right, his lawful consort, pale. COM
posed sanity; on his left, the Countess
d'Etampes. rosy. animated. free. Next to
the favortte sat the "fairest among the
learned and most learned among the fair"
Marguerite. beloved sister of Francis, and
her second husband. Henry d'Albert, King
of Navarro; opposite. Henry the dauphin
and his spouse. Catherine de Medici: not
far removed. Diane de Portiers whose dark
eyes Henry ever openly sought, while Cath
crime complacently talked affairs of state
with the chancellor.
In the midst of this illustrious company,
and further surrounded by a plentiful
sprinkling of rudy cardinals. fat bishops,
constables. governors, marshals and ladies,
more or less distinguished through birth or
beauty, the Duke of Friedwald and the
Princess Louise were q center OF attraction
for the wits whose somewhat free jests the
license of the times permitted. At the foot
of the royal table places had been provided
for Marot. Catllette. Trtboulet. JacQueline
and the dukes fool
The heads and figures Of the ladies Of the
court were for the most part fearfully and
wonderfully bedecked. In some instances
the horn-shaped head-dress had been fol-
lowed by yet loftier steeples, "battlements
to combat God with gold, silver and pearls;
wherein the lances were great forked pins.
and the arrows the little pins" With more
simplicity, the Princess Louise wore her
hair cased in network Of gold and Jewels.
and the austere French mora1ist who as
sailed the higher bristling ramparts OF van
ity would. perhaps, have borne in silence
this moro modest bastion of the flesh and
the devil.
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curing he should soon be restored to the
monarch's favor: for since the night the
buffoon had failed to answer the duke
Jester in Fools hall Francis had received
Triboulet's advances and small pleasantries
with terrifying GOODNESS. In fact the dwarf
had never PASSED such an uncomfortable
period during his career, save on one mem
orable occasion when a band of mischievouS
pages had set upon him, carried him to the
scaffold and nailed his enormous ears to
the beam. Now, treasured, burning with
delight, the Jester spurred presumptuously
forward, no longer feeling bound to lag in
the rear.
go backv' cried an angry knight 'I
cannot bear fool on my right"
Triboulet refined in his horse, but pushed
ahead on the other side of the rider who
had spoken.
II can bear II very WELL" he retorted and
found his proud reward in the company
laughter. The remark. moreover, passed
from lip to lip to the king, and the
misshapen jester felt his little cup of hap
piness filed once more to the brim; his
old prestige seemed coming back to him.
holding his position in the road. he gazed
disdainfully at the disgruntled knight. and
the other returned the look with one Of
hearty ill-will. muttering an imprecation
and warning just above his breath.
Sire called out Triboulet. loudly, now
above fearing the courtier. knight or any
high official of the realm, 1.-The Count de
Piseione says he will beat me to DEATH
IF he does" good-naturedIy answered the
king, II will hang him quarter of an hour
afterward."
please. your majesty. hang him quarter
of an hour before"
Thus right pleasantly, with quip and jest.
and many smart sally, did the monarch
and his retinue draw near the NEE ing spot,
where at a fork of the road, bereath the
shade of overhanging branches, were al
ready assembled a goodly group of soldiers
Beyond them, at respectful distance
stood many beasts of burden, heavily lad
en-. the great packs promising stores of
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NOT MORE THAN $4,000, 900.
Restriction Of the Annual Improve
ment of the Mississippi.

Acting Secretary Of War Oliver holds
that under the provisions Of the last river
and harbor act he is not authorized to ex-
pend more than 100000 per annum for
the Improvement of the Mississippi river.
The question was raised by Representa-
tive Joseph E. Randall of Louisiana,
member of the House committee on rivers
and harbors. Under the act making ap-
preparations for river and harbor improve
ment the sum of Sc GOO 600 was allotted for
work on the Mississippi river the appropri-
alton to become available July l. 1903. The
Mississippi river commission had, under it's
Interpretation of the law. devised a plan
for the expenditure of the entire amount
under a continuing contract The chief
of engineers and the judge advocate gen.
eral. to whom the question was referred,
held that there was no objection to making
a contract for the entire amount author
lied, but that the law expressly provides
that not to exceed 100000 shall be ex-
pended for work done in any one year. The
acting secretary concurs in that view.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17
CHAPTER VI-Continued.

Francis was unusually good-humored that
day. Apprised by herald that the duke
and his followers were nearing the castle,
he had sent the messenger back announcing
a TRUSTING place. and now rode forth to
meet his guest and escort him with honor
TO the castle. Upon noble steed. black
as night. the monarch sat; the saddle and
trappings crimson in color; the stirrup and
bit. of gold; a Jaunty plume of white os-
trich feathers waving above the jetty name.
The costume OF the kings stalwart figure
displayed splendid suit of plate armor.
enriched with chased work and ornament In
gold. his appearance in keeping with his
character of monarch and knight who
sought to revive the spirit of chivalry at
& period when the practical modern ten
denotes seriously threatened to undermine
the practices and traditions of once-eXalt-
ed. but now fast-failing institution for the
regulation of morals and conduct.
BY his side. less radiant only in COMPARE
son with the august monarch rode the
rank and quality of the realm, with silver
and spangles. and fiuttering plumes, scab-
bards cleaning with jewels, and girdles
adorned with rich settings. Furiously gal
Looping behind came an attenuated snow
white charger. bearing the hunchback A
bladder dangling over his shoulder, his bag
pipe hanging from his waist. Trboulet bob
bed frantcally up and down. clinging des-
perately to the saddle or winding his legs
about the chargers neck to preserve his
equilibrium
You would better jog along more quietly.
fool" observed a courtier warningly cor
you will suffer for It %
ALAS. sir replied Triboulet, 81 stick my
spur into my horse to keep him quiet. but
the more I prick him the more unruly I
find the obstinate beast"
The king who heard, laughed and the
dwarfs heart Immediately expanded. au-
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rare and costly gifts. At the head of the
troopers a thck-set man. with broad
shoulders and brawny frame, mounted on
a powerful gray horse. This leader whom
the approaching company surmised to be
the duke. sat motionless as a statue gaz-
ing steadfastly at the shining armor and
gallant figure of the king who spurred to
him, friendly greeting on his lips Then
lightly springing to earth and throwing his
bride to one of the troop, the foreign noble
approached the royal horseman on foot,
and, bending his head. knelt before him,
respectfully kissing his hand
Grim, silent, with hardened faces the
dukes men regarded the scene, their dusty
attire (albeit rich enough beneath the marks
OF traveD, sun-burned visages and stolid
manner in marked contrast with the bear
Ing and aspect of the kings gay following
One of the alien troop pulled a red mus
tachio fiercely and eyed blithe popinjay
or the court with quiZZcal superiority;
the others remained. stock still, but observ-
ant.
Il see you are punctual and waiting,
noble sir! said the monarch, gaily, when
the initial formalities had been complied
with. But that is no more than should
be expected from-an Impatient bride
groom" Then, gazing cshously, yet with
penetrating look. on the features of his
guest, who now had arisen: you appear
slightly older than I expected from the
letter of our dear friend and brother. the
emperor
And truly the dukes appearance was that
of man of more nearly five and thirty
than five and twenty; his face was brown
from exposure and upon his brow the scar
of an old sword wound: yet a fearless.
dashing countenance an eye that could
kindle to headlong passion. and thick-set
neck and heavy jaw that bespoke the foe
man who would battle to the last breath.
Older. Sire?' he replied with composure
That must needs be, since living in the
saddle ages a man."
Truly" returned the monarch instinc-
lively laying his hand upon his sword 1.-The
clash of arms. the thunder of hoofs, the
waving banners-yes. Glory Is a seductive
| mistress who robs up of our youth. Have
l not wooed her and found-gray hairs?
Who shall give me back those days?"
History, your majesty, shall give them
to posterity," answed the duke
Even those we lost to CharIes?" NUT
tered the king, shadow passing over his
countenance.
GLORY. sire. Is q mistress sometimes
tickle in her favors.''
And yet we live but for" He broke off
abruptly and with the eye of trained COM
mander surveyed the dukes men. Dare
devils: daredevils, ALI" he muttered.
"Rough-looking fellows. sire!" apologized
the duke. but tried and faithful soldiers
Somewhat dusty and road-worn." And his
eyes turned meaningly to the kings suite;
the flashing girdles Of silver. the shining
hilts, the gorgeous cloaks, and even the
adornment of ribbons.
May" said Francis meditatively, ION a
rough journey would fain have these fire.
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eaters at my back They look as though
thew could emf nd hpU

eaters at my back. They look as though
they could cut and hew.''
Moderately well, your ma jesty," answer
ed the duke with modesty.
will you mount, noble sir, and ride with
me? Yonder is the CASTLE and in the castle
Is certain fair lady whom you, no doubt,
fain would see."
Long gazed the Duke of Friedwald at the
distant venerable pile of stone; the majestic
turrets and towers softly floating in a
dreamy mist; the setting, fresh, woody,
green. Long he looked at this inviting pic
ture and then breathed deeply.
Ah, sire, would the meeting were over"
he remarked in a low voice.
why so, sir?' asked the king in surprise
DO you fear you will not fancy the lady 2"
Il fear she may not fancy me-" retorted
the nobleman. soberly. Your own remark
sire; that appear older than you had ex-
pected?" he continued. grayely, signifi-
cantly.
"A recommendation in your favor"
laughed the monarch. II ever prefer sober
manhood to callow youth about me- The
one is prop. stanch. tried; the other reed
that bends this way and that, or breaks
when you press 1t too hard"
Il should be lacking in gratitude were
not deeply appreciatiys of your majesty's
singular kindness" replied the duke his
face flushing with pleasure. But your
majesty knows womankind-'
Nay; I've studied them little hut know
them not" retorted Francis, dryly.
And 1t Is unlikely the lady may find me
all her imagination has depicted" went on
the nobleman, with, palpable embarra S.
ment. my noble master, the emperor, hath
regarding me still as but STRIPPING from
his own vantage point sof age and wisdom
represented me young man In his propo-
sails. But though I'm younger than look
and feel no older than am, how young. or
how old, Shall seem to the princess7'
Young enough to be her husband: old
enough for her to look up to-" answered
the monarch. reassurfngly
Again" objected the duke, medtatiyely
regarding the CASTLE she may be expecting
handsome, debonair bridegroom, and
when she sees me"-ruefully surveying HIM
self-"what will she say?"
What will she say? Yes at the altar Is
1t not enough? Leaning back in his saddle
the kings face expressed the enjoyment he
derived from the conversation with the
backward and too conscientious soldier
Here was q groom whose wedding promised
the court much amusement and satisfaction
in those jovial days of testing and merry
making.
Come" resumed the king. encouragingly.
TN warrant you more forward in battle"
"Battle!" said the duke. That's another
matter. To see your, feemans cleaning
eyes!-but hers!- should they express
anger, disdain-"
Let yours show but the greater wrath"
advised the king. complaisantly I'm love.
like cures likel Let me be your physician;
TIL warrant you'll ind me proficient
I've heard your majesty hath practiced
deeply returned the noble, readily, IN
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But the face beneath was a greater dan
ger to those who hold that beauty is a men
ace to salvation; on her cheek hung the
rosy banner of youth; in her eyes shone the
bright arrows Of conquest. And the duke.
diScarding his backwardness, a soldier
his cloak before battle. watched the hue
that mantled her face, proffered his open
breast to the shining lanceS of her gaze,
and capitulated Internationally before the
smile of victory on her blood-red lips. With
his great shoulders. his massive neck and
broad. virile face, he seemed a Cyclops
among pygmies in that gathering of slender
courtiers and she but flower by his side
L thought sire, your duke was timorous.
bashful as a boy?" murmured the Countess
d Etampes to the king.
He was-on the roadi" answered the
king, thoughtfully.
'Then has he marvelously recovered his
assurance"
grows with the fray" said Francis. with
meaning.
And the duke is reputed brave soldier.
He looks very strong. as if-almost-he
might succeed with any woman he were
minded to carry off,"
ITO carry OFF, laughed the monarch.
tbs he. madam. who will be bound in
tethers! At heart he's shame-faced as a
callow younlker."
She willfully shook her head mo woman
could keep him in leading strings. your
majesty. There Is something domineering.
savage. crushing, in his hand. Look at 1t.
Ou the tdDle tneTe. Is IL not mighty as an
iron gauntlet? What other man at the
board has such a brutal hand? The
strength in it makes me shudder. Will she
not bend to it; kiss it?"
With amused superiority Francis regarded
his fair neighbor on the left. women,
madam, are but hasty judges Of men, he
said, dryly. land then it's fancy more than
reason which governs their verdict. If the
duke should seem over-confident. tits TO
hide q certain modesty, and not to appear
out Of confidence in SO large a company.
"And yet, sire, at their first meeting he
did not comport himself like one easily put
out" persisted the favorite. "'Tis with a
cold hand you welcome me, princess he
said. noticing her insensibility of manner.
Then rising he gaxed upon her long and
deep. as a soldier might survey battle
field And yet said he. still holding her
fingers, III warrant me, warm blood could
course through this little hand At that
the color rose in her cheek; behold! the
statue was touched with life and she looked
at him as drawn against her will. If my
hand be cold, my lord she answered, cour-
teously, 1t bellies the character of your well
come Whereupon he laughed like one
who has had victory"
"Beshrew me-" said the king. modifying
his last observation. III women are not al
eyes and ears! ! neither heard nor saw all
that. A little constraint-a natural blush
to psnctuate their talk-the meeting SEEM
ed conventional enough. IT'S through your
own romantic heart you looked, AnneI
CTo be continued tomorrow.)
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New Naval Commands.

Commander Ten Eyck w. Vedder, on
duty in the bureau of equipment. probably
will be assigned to command the training
ship Hartford. Capt. William II. Reeder,
in command of that vessel will relieve
Capt. William H. Emory. in command of
the battle ship Indiana. and Capt Emory
will be ordered to special duty under the
bureau of navigation
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Trials of Submarine Boats.

General trials of the submarine boa Is.
which at the instance of Secretary Moody,
will be conducted by the board of inspec-
ton and survey, Of which Capt C. j. Train
is president. have been postponed until
October Is Secretary Moody has declined
to avail himself of any of the $500, 900 an
propriated by the last Congress for ex-
periments with submarine boats, until ex-
haustive trials Of those now built have
been held.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17
LATE REPRESENTATIVE BOREING
Only Republican From Kentucky in
the Present Congress,

Representative Vincent Boreing, who died
yesterday at his home in London, KY, of
pneumonia was elected to the Fiftysixth
Congress as a republican and was re-elect-
ed to the F'ifty-seventh Congress, receiving
"a, 500 votes to 152S1 for Benjamin Smith,
democrat. He was reelected to the Fifty
eighth Congress. He was the only republi-
can from Kentucky elected to this Con-
gress
Mr. Boreing was born in Washington
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Venezuela's Wish is for Peace.

DR.. Hernandez the Venezuelan minister
here. has received a dispatch from Minis
ter of State Urbanaja authorizing the le
cation to deny the reports emanating from
Willemstad and published in this country,
that Venezuelan troops have been sent in
the direction of the Colombia frontier, and
suggesting that war between the two coun-
tries is inevitable. The dispatch says that
Venezuela is at peace and desires to re-
main so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17

that has done a great deal toward the de-
velopment of the mineral resources of that
section. In 1880 and 1896 he represented
the Methodist Episcopal Church as lay
delegate at its general conferences held
In Cincinnati and Cleveland Ohio, and in
1889 was elected commander of the Grand
Army of the Republic for the Department
Of Kentucky
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17
county. Tenn, November "a. 1889. and in
1S47 moved with his parents to Laurel

county, Tenn, November a 1889. and in
1s47 moved with his parents to Laurel
county. Ky. He was educated at Laurel
Seminary. London. KY. and at Tusculum
College, Greeneville, Tenn.
At the outbreak of the civil war he en-
listed in the Union army, in Company A,
oath Kentucky Infantry, and shortly after
ward was promoted to the rank of first
lieutenant for gallant and meritorious con-
duct. He was severely wounded at the
battle of Resaca, May Ii, 1868, necessitatfng
his return to his home in Kentucky. From
1865 up to 1898 he held several county Of
fees. and was prominently identified with
the development of eastern Kentucky.
In 1875 he began the publication of the
Mountain Echo. the first republican news
paper published in eastern Kentucky, and
now the Oldest republican journal in the
state. From 1887 until his death he was
president of the First National Bank of
London. KY. and the Cumberland Valley
Land Company, the latter an organization
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