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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26
KNAPP
COMMITTED
5 MURDERS
Man ArTastsd at Hamilton, O.,
Makes Confession Of Many
Shocking Grimes.

Hamilton, o., Feb. 2e.-Alfred Knapp.
the indianapolis man arresed yesterday,
who confessed to the murder OF his third
wife, made a full confession OF five muir
ders today, among them that OF Ida Deb
hard, the indianapolis girl who was found
murdered I'm a sable. July 2 1896
Knapps confession. which was sworn
60 today before Mayor Bosch, is as fol-
lows:
"On Jan. 81. 1894. killed Emma Little
man I'm a lumber yard in West styoet.
Cincinnati. On August ]. 1894 / killed
May Eckcrt I'm Walnut street, opposite
the Y. VI. G. A., I'm Cincinnati ON Aug.
Z. 1894. 1 killed my wife. Jennie Connors
Knapp. under the canal bridge In Liberty
street. Cincinnati. and threw her into the
canal. In Indianapolis I'm July. 1895. /
killed Ida Gebhard. ON Dec. % 1902, I
killed my wife. Annie Knapp. at 239 South
Fourth street I'm Hamilton and threw her
into the river az Lndenwald. This IL
the truth.
(Slgued) ALBERT KNAPP"
II make this statement by my own free
will and not BY the request OF any officer
or any one else. ALBERT KNAPP"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26
DO TT YOURSELF.

II Is easy 10 tell whether your kidneys
are diseased. Take bottle or glass
tumbler and MI ~ with urine. II there
h a sediment-a powder-ilke substance
after standing over night. there In
something wrong with the Kidneys. Other
sure signs Of diseases are n desire to
urinate often. pain In the back, or n your
urine stains linen.
There IL no question that Or. David
kennedys Fsvorite Remedy is the best
and surest medicine in the world for
diseases ot the Kidneys Liver. Bladder
and Blood. rheumatism. Dyspepsia and
Chronic Constipation. II quickly relieves
and cures inability 90 hold urine and
the necessity OF getting up n number Of
times during the night Il puts an end
TO that scalcing pain when passing urine
and corrects the had effects of whiskey
and beer. IL IL sold 80 all drug stores
IN two sizes. 5Oc and 100 per bottia
sample Bottle ,nouOh Jor t-faI, yres D, vnaiI
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out, ~ Y.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26
IMPRESSIVE
FUNERAL
SERVICE
0bssqules Of Sullivan Door
Ames Held In ST. Stephens
Church This Afternoon.

The funeral OF Mr.. Sullivan Door Ames
son OF the late captain and Mrs Sullivan
Door Ames. and nephew OF Gen. Will
liam Ames OF this city. was held at st.
Stephens church at 2:30 o'clock today in
the presence OF a large and representa-
tive gathering OF Providence people. The
services were OF most solemn and Inn
pressive character and were conducted
by the rector OF the church. Rev. George
Mcclellan Flske, ID. ID.
The burial service Of the High Episco-
pal church was sung by the full vested
choir OF the church. Mr.. william Hark-
ness Arnold presiding at the organ The
hymns. "Hark Hark My Soul" and Jesus
Lover OF My Soul were also rendered
during the services.
the ushers at the church we're Mr. Eu-
gene Mason, Mr.. Walter X. Sturgis, Mr.
NJ. *. Washburn of this city and also
the following college friends OF the de-
ceased, Mr., Edward s. Parmalee, New
York City, Mr.. Dwight H. Gray, Indian
apolls, Indiana; Mr.. Carroll s. Sweet,
Grand Rapids. Michigan; Mr.. Charles
III, Wells, Jr. Scranton. Pa; Mr.. w. T.
Griswold. New York; Mr.. 0. Preston.
Inglewood. New Jersey
The casket was covered with beautiful
flowers from the family and personal
friends of the deceased Interment was
at Swan Point cemetery In the Ames
family plot. beside the father and mother
OF the deceased
Mr. Ames died at Cromwell, Conn. last
Sunday whether he had gone for rest
and recuperation from nervous exhaus-
ton superinduced by excessive study and
oVerWork
His body was brought 10 the home OF
his sister. Mrs. Frank A. Sayles, East
avenue, by undertaken Knowles, OF thi.
city, on Monday.
The funeral OF Cornelius NJ. Tucker
was held at his late home 2iS Carpenter
street, at IL o'clock today
The services were conducted by Rev.
James q. Vose, ID. D.. and interment
was at Attleboro. Mass.
The bearers were the sons-in-law OF
the deceased. Mr.. William III. Hill, Mr..
w. NJ. Dean and Mr.. @. w. Dodge, also
Mr.. Bradford Allen OF Attleboro.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26
HIS KNEE INJURED.
Haskett Sues FAIR Oak Stock Farm for
$4,000 Damages.

After being knocked down by milk
team and trampled on by the horse VIII
liam Thomas Haskett claims that his
knee pan is injured and that the lga-
ments OF his leg are also injured, and
fears he will not attain his former good
health. and has brought suit for $1,000
damages against Mrs Jane w. Bradley.
who conducts the Fair Oak Stock farm
I'm the town OF Lincoln.
The affair occurred Jan 6. 1903 Mr..
Haskctt alleges. on North Main street
and while he was waiting 10 board car.
a milk team OF the defendants struck
him.
Ills attorneys are Dennis II. Shechan
and Dennis +. O'Bricn.
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in SOCIETY

DR.. and Mrs Franklin p. Capron gave
n charming dinner party at their home.
corner OF Angel and Brown streets. on
Tuesday evening, in honor Of Mrs. Archi-
bald Matteson. who goes south for an
extended stay tonight. Although not on
the natal day OF Washington the dinner
was characterized as Washington
birthday dinner" and the decorations
were OF distinctly original charactcr
and extremely appropriate. The flowers
were OF red carnations and greens and
tiny flags OF confectionery made dainty
souvenirs OF the occasion. The guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. Archibald Matteson.
Mrs. Joshua NJ Alderman and their
daughter. Mrs. Elliott OF Brooklyn, Mr.
and Mrs. William Harkness Arnold, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank S. Manton and Miss
Manton.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w Harris gave
an elaborate dinner at their residence
on Bowen street last evening. The din
ner was arranged and served by Mrs
MyTa Russell Garrett of this city with
the exquisite taste which charactorizes
all her work. The decorations were OF
daffodils and acacia. Among the guests
were the following. Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
J.. Angel. Providence, Mr.. and Mrs.
George J.. Miller and MIR and Mrs Law
renee Lockwood Of Pawtucket. Mr. and
Mrs. J. NJ Whcelock ~ this city.
These qulet icntcn days seem especial
Is suited 10 the cultivation OF the art
ot domestic science and therefore many
~ the devotees Of society will Improve
the shining hours az Lent by a most
Judicious application of cookery. and the I
Providence Cooking school will be n busy
place during the coming days of the
Lenten season. The Thursday morning
class recently formed o. composed OF the
following: Mrs. Augustus s. Miller. Mrs
stephen q. Metcaf Mrs. EoratIo n
Nightingale. Mrs. Walter j. Comstock.
Mrs. A. A. Bridge Mrs. Henry 4. whit.
marsh. Mrs. Henry sprague. Mrs Louis
w. DoWnes, Mrs. n clifford Iadd. Afss
Emma VI. TAFT Miss Maria Snow Nrs
{, g. Gardner Miss Maud stone
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26
HEARINGS HELD.

On the rising OF the senate today the
committee on special legislation OF that
body gave a hearing, a continuance from
last Thursday. or the bill pending in that
body 10 define the duties of the cattle
commissioners of the state. There were
several speakers, none in objection to
the measure. The hearing was adjourned
subject TO the call OF the chairman.
The committee on the judiciary OF the
senate also gave a hearing on the bill
now pending in that body to compel the
sealing of all milk Jars. bottles, cans.
and to provide for carrying the law into
effect. Several speakers addressed the
committee. generally favoring the bill.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26
A TRENCH CLAIMANT.
Henry PaSero Of Marsell'es Sues PhettepIace
Olive Oil Company for $4,000.

The Phetteplace Olive OIL Importing
company of this city has been sued for
5000, on account OF Henry Pasero OF
Marseilles. France. who claim In an ac-
ton OF assumpsit that the defendant cor
poration has refused to pay a bill of ex-
change made in Marseilles, october 25,
1902, and payable to Henry Pasero and
company IN 60 days after presentation.
The bill is said to have been accepted
by the defendant, Nov. IL. 1902, and IT
calls FOR $379l1i
Frederick Rueckert Is counsel for the
plaintiff.
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LOSES HIS
SLANDER.
CASE
TOPPER Sued Rose Morse fox
$4,000 Damages, but Jury
Finds for D .fandant.

In the case for slander brought by Sa-
lime r. TOPPER against Rose Morse OF
Pawtucket the jury returned a verdict to-
day for the defendant
The case was one in which the plaintiff
alleged that the Morse woman called him
a vile name.
The woman stated he came TO her house
on the day in question and started to
make trouble but that she did not address
him In the manner set forth in the plain
tins declaration.
The woman was unable 10 speak good
English and Deputy Sheriff Blanchard
acted as interpreter In French.
The amount OF damages asked for was
1900
Thomas +. Vance was counsel for the
plaintiff and James T.. Brennan for the
defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26
LACE MAKERS STRIKE.
National Officers Trying to Settle Trouble
at the American Textile Mil.

National President Gould and National
Secretary Charles Parshley of the Anal
gamated Lace Operatives OF America ar
rived at Pawtucket from Philadelphia to-
day and are endeavoring TO settle a strike
at the American Textile company's plant
which occurred yesterday
Neither side has made n statement, the
strikers not even having explained the
exact reasons for leaving work. The en-
ployment OF n non-union man is supposed
TO have had something TO do with the
trouble.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26
WASHINGTON $500. FLORIDA $3.50

Royal Bue line personally conducted
tours to Washington. Philadelphia and
New York March 9Th and goth. April
gr,T mo f4ti1-rf went -Ar--laliars- -coxera
all expenses for trip Of week. longer stop
over privilege n desired.
Florida. March 9th. $3.50 covers all
expenses going. including stop in Wash
ington.
For itineraries guide 90 Washington
and FUN details address Jos. r. Taggart.
n. r. y. A., eli Washington St, Boston.
Mass.
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the DOMESTIC MONEY MOVEMENT.

New York. Feb 2e--The domestic money
movement IL developing interestingly. IL
IL known that fully 10000 has been re-
ceived from San Francisco thus far this
week and an iutcrnationa banking house
with important Pacific coast connections
is believed TO have received an equal
amount today in the regular course OF
business.
This Intake will probably be Offset by
further shipments 90 Chicago and possibly
10 New Orleans.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26
BROKE PlaIE CLASS,

Acustomer who was making a hurried
departure from Toomeys Dorrace street
restaurant this afternoon. managed 10
smash a pane VI plate glass worth ~.
One of tho help helped him back on
liduidating the dlunch check and promis-
ing opay for the glass a prosecution was
not brought
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26
JUNK SHOP FIRE.

A wooden building 4oxao feet coupled by
Abracham Bazaar. as waste paper
store house at 155 Willard avenue. was
quite badly damaged by fire this after
noon.
There was large stock OF paper in the
building and this was destroyed.
The cause OF the fire is unknown. The
damage will approximate 500; not insur-
ed.
An alarm was given from box 433.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26
JUDGMENT FOR s362. AZ.

A decision for the plaintiff for SS52 ~
and costs was filed In the appellate di-
vision of the supreme court today In the
case of the DOld Butterine company
against Jeremiah n Hall OF Fall River.
The case was heard several days ago.
J. J. DoCkery appearing for the plalnun
and Comstock q Gardner for the defend
ant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26
VERY MU.H IMPROVED.
Senator Jackson Is 6alnlng Rapidly, and
VIII Probably Recover.

Reports from the bedside OF senator
Frank ii. Jackson today are of most en-
couraging nature and unless new compli-
cations set in he will doubtless recover.
The Improvement that set In Tuesday
night continued through yesterday and
last night and today the change in his
condition for the better was most marked
His physicians are now very sanguine Of
his recovery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26
POSTMASTERS APPOINTED,

Washington. Feb 26.-The following
fourth class postmssters were appointed
today:
Massa ssachusetts-South Swansea, Dex-
ter j. Graham.
Vermont-Holden, Mary r. Coburn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26
MISS FAIRBANKS REELECTED.

Washington. Feb. 26-Mrs. Cornella
Cole Fairbanks ~ Indiana was unanl-
mously reelected president general Of
tho Daughters ~ the American Revolu-
tion today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26
IN BANKRUPTCY,

Charles NJ. Dowd OF Westerly, mer-
chant, filed a voluntary petition In bank
ruptcy I'm the clerks Office OF the United
States court today. Mr.. Dowd gives his
liabilities as s22s0.55 and his assets an
S2756.17.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26
OjKl.t
l DOCTOR !iAS FOLND AN
ANTlDOTE.

81 know it is very uuprofessionai.~
said DR.. Karl Bauer, of North Port, but
I'm going to tell you how cure Grip.
There goes a funeral now. I'll wager
i,s Grip victim. Thank goodness its
10 patient O. mine, for / haven't lost Q
case since began using Brazilian Balm.
, yes, its a proprietary article and sold
by druggists, but etiquette must stand
aside before such a scourge as this.
Why, this Is the only thing known that
sills the germ, hence IL always prevents
pneumonia and collapse. II takes O lit.
tie time and people should get the 50
cent or sl.o0 bottle end stick to Il till
every ,estige OF tbs disease disappears.
tlien no after bad effects will .,ollow. Fof
all diseases Of the head, threat and lunss
and for bronchitis, asthma, pleurisy and
Group, II is simply ineompafahlssp
What the DJctor says is true, sna
hundreds OF other physicians are usina
Brazilian Balm, because its the one
thing that cures. Sold by druggists q
sent on receipt OF price.
b. =. JAcKsoS s. Co., Mfg. Chemists,
Indianapolis, I,d
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money IL IL fails
to cure. Il. w. Groves signature Is on
each box. 25c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26
A CONVENTION
Of THE PEOPLE.

sent he moved TO adjourn and 10 continue
the special order TO tomorrow.
The motion was carried and the house
adjourned
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26
New York Stock Market.

Reported for The News by FLETCHEH
& TAPPAN. street floor. Banigan Build
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The Cotton Market.

Reported for The News by DAVIS =
DEXTER. Banigan Building.
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HALL & LYON co.

cen and recommend Dr. David Kennedy's
Favorite Remedy.
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Continued from page One.

Mr.. spooner asked the chairman OF the
committee on special legislation the rea-
sons why the committee made such re-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26

Or. David kenneoy's Rose JeI,y radical
cure chtsrrh, Hay Fever ard Cold In the
Head. soc.
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How a Bird Dresses.

AS bird fashions do not change the lady
birds OF today wear the same kind OF
dresses their grandmothers wore, and
are never troubled about style
Two suits year are quite enough for
most birds, but they need TO take great
care of them.
Each separate feather must be cleaned
and looked over. and the useless ones
pulled out.
You have seen a canary preening his
them out with his bill, and you may
have thought him vain TO do this SO
often.
But necessity and not vanity is the
cause OF his frequent dressings
II you neglect TO comb your hair Il
Will become tangled and look untidy-but
more serious things happen to a bird
who does not comb his feathers.
These feathers are not packed close to-
gether. you know, but lie loose, and have
places between filed with air
When a bird wants TO get warmer he
lifts his feathers so that these air spaces
may be larger; but, If his feathers are
tangled CT wet and dirty, he could not
the heat in his little body. and would
die. OF course.
Perhaps you have noticed sparrows or
other birds in the winter time They
always look larger. but they have only
huffed out their feathers, because the
weather is cold.
Mr.. Canary does the same thing when
he goes to bed at night. A water bird
has TO be even more careful about his
clothes, for if he should get them wet he
would die Of cold.
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gether. as the Bill Fosters feet touched
the earth while Dutchy was still In Inc
air. But the space between them was
now hardly foot Still. a foot is q good
deal when only one hurdle remains, and
the few yards beyond that to the tape
The crowd was now on it's feet, silent
with excitement
'Ohi OH" was all Fahnestock's sister
could find TO say.
But perhaps the exclamation reached
Dutchy's inner ear, for turning on the
last reserve of steam, he forged up even
with the Bill Poster Just as the last
hurdle was reached. Indeed, strength
scarcely remained for the jump, and his
toe family scraped the bar. Fortunately
however, 1t did not fall.
Come on Come on!" yelled Henry,
who had run around TO the finishing
point. You've got him beat,"
IL was true. but Dutchy hardly real.
lied ii as he staggered across the line
into Henry's arms, two inches ahead Of
his rival. And then the crowd broke into
a great cheer.
Il tell you, you can't beat the Dutch, >"
said Monkey Sans, as the hero OF the
day was led off 20 be congratulated by
Fahnestock's sister. They take the
Kuchen"
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me for this historical moment. 1t was
my Inspiration"
Twas IN truth an inspiration" said
Monkey. Columbus discovered Amer
lea and you discovered Germany vonce
already NIT einander. But hush! the
starters cautioning them"
Dutchy was vainly trying to hold him
self in check during the admonitory
words of the official.
Now, no starting ahead of timei Go
when you hear the pistol, not a second
before. Make ready setl"-
BanRi
So anxious was Dutchy to make a
good start, and so excited, that the
crack OF the pistol quite paralyzed his
muscles for a moment, and the hind
ynost of the three runners was a full
first spring forward. A laugh went up
from some OF the onlookers.
Go II. Dutchy! Go 1t! Get a gait
on" yelled a voice In the crowd.
Dutchy needed no spur to put forth
his best effort. 1t seemed TO him that
he saw two "himmelblau" eyes smiling
encouragement to him from Thistle
woods back, the runner directly ahead
Of him, and Mercury, the god Of speed,
entered .nto him.
"Norwaerts!' he muttered within the
Tecesses of his being.
AS he rose to the first hurdle he was
alongside Thistlewood. the two landing
on the other side as one man. A foot
in front was a second classmate By the
name of Brown, and a yard behind him
the Bill Poster was speeding along
with mighty strides. Dutchy felt sure
that he had Brown beaten. but the
question was whether he could overtake
the leader
az -,
take the second hurdle, but he failed to
jump high enough. and the crosspiece
went spinning through the air. and the
runner was out of the race. This re-
suited in a slight gain for Dutchy. as IL
saved him the jump. He now felt sure
that he was gaining on the Bill Poster.
by George! just look at DutchyI"
cried Monkey Sans excitedly. He's
the fastest ice wagon l ever saw on
track. Look at that
He took that hurdle like hippopota-
mus all right enough" said Shorty.
'"Twasn't graceful but he got over IT,
just the same. believe he's going TO
catch the Bill Poster. after all.
"Oh. l do hope he'll winn' murmured
Fahnestock's sister, as she watched the
struggle with flushed cheeks and spark
ling eyes. Wouldn't 1T be just SPLEEN
did,
Only two hurdles now remained. and
by stretching out HIS hand Dutchy could
have touched the Bill Poster But could
lie catch him?
prayed. In the excitement revertlng TO
his mother tongue.
up they go together!" cried Shorty,
as the two runners rose TO the next to
the last hurdle.
They were. however, not quite to-
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CADET STORIES.
The undOing of DutChy.
BY WILLIAM WALLACE wHIrELoCK

TO her. Among those who came under
the magic OF her eyes was Dutchy. From
that moment he was her abject slave.
81 will vim dat race now. or die NIT dee
attempt" he vowed, as he left her
side. wat hifnmelblau eyesl Like
mountain seas NIT der breezes on dem -
The first event on the program was
the hundred-yard dash, Ia which there
were only five entries. and which was
won in eleven seconds by a small. slight.
new cadet, who ran In spectacles, and
who came down the course with such a
fierce grin that the onlookers felt anx-
ious wonder as to the chance of being
eaten by him.
Next came the baseball, and this WIS
won in fine style by Henry HaswelI, who
sent the sphere twenty feet farther than
the next competitor.
And now, ladies and gentlemen, -
cried the announcer, in stentorian tones,
the two-mile run will take place. but
during that event, in order TO gain time,
we shall dispose of the potato race.
Then, as soon as the run is over, the 1870
yard hurdle race will be decided"
The great event was approachingl At
the announcement Dutchy, who had
wandered off under the trees TO be alone
with his excitement, nervously took a
reef in his belt and moistened his
parched lips.
For her himmelblau eyes" he MUIR
INJURED, and he drew his belt still tighter,
till he looked perilously like the model
OF fashionable dressmaker.
The potato race, which caused endless
amusement, was quickly disposed OF. to
the triumph of Shorty Carson. whose
abbreviated legs moved so fast that, as
Fahnestock's sister remarked. they made
her dizzy
He reminds me of guinea hen chas-
ing grasshoppers." she said. laughing.
No one felt much interest in the two
mile run. as the pace was slow and ex-
pectation for the next contest made
everything else seem insipid.
Now, ladies and gentlemen" cried
the announcer. unctuously, I'VE come &c
the great event of the day, the 120-ynrd
hurdle race. The names OF the four
starters are as follows and Herewith
he read, among others, the name of
Hermann Aloysius Beahms Schmidt, and
the crowd broke into spontaneous ap-
plause.
Dutchy had stripped off his sweater
and giving Il into the keeping of Mon
key Sans. he crossed in front of the
spectators to the starting point like a
schooner wallowing in the trough OF the
sea.
Amt he q beaut!" said Shorty Car
son TO Sans as they watched him tack
ing toward the starter. You can thank
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clockwork that spoke. Somehow it bad
lodged in the folds of the heavy velvet
mantel, and the King had carried 1t
around with him wherever he had gone.
Perhaps IL had been blown into a win
dow Of q wardrobe and lodged in the
mantel. or perhaps it had been placed
there by some one. Anyway, IL was there
and no one could tell how it got there.
No one was allowed 70 stir until a
great mortar with q heavy iron pestle
had been brought in; then the King with
his own hands beat the elockwork into
pieces. Then he resumed the audience.
Ever afterward the King was a
changed man. He had no more story
teilers. and heard no more stories. For
he soon found that he could read as well
as any one else when he once began TO