The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-30

And nov they came in sight of the
Emerald City, n the people f1ocked
out to greet their lovely ruler. There
were several bands and mary officers
and officials of the realm, and a crowd
of citizens in their holiday attire.
Thus the beautiful Ozma was escort
ed by a brilliant procession to her royal
city, and SO great was the cheering that
she was obliged to constantly bow to
the right end left to acknowledge the
greetings of her subjects.
That evening there was a grand re-
ception in the royal palace, attended
by the most important persons In Or,
and Jack Pumpkinhead. who was a
little overripe but still active, read an
address co~nEratulating OZma OF or
upon the success of her generous mis-
sion to rescue the royal family OF a
neighboring kingdom.
Then magnificent gold medals set
with precious stones were presented to
each of the 26 officers; and the Tin
Woodman was given a new axe stud
ded with diamonds; and the Scarecrow
received a silver jar of complexion
powder. Dorothy was presented wAeh
a pretty ~coronet and made a Princess
Of Or, and Tiktok received two brace
let's set with eight rows of very clear
and sparkling emeralds.
Afterward they sat down to a splen-
did feast, and Ozma put Dorothy at
her right and Billina at her left, where
the hen sat upon a golden roost and
ate from a jeweled platter. Then were
placed the Scarecrow, the Tin Wood
a and Tiktok, with baskets Of lovely
flowers before them, because they did
not require food. The rs officers were
at the lower end of the table, and the
Lion and the Tiger also had seats, and
were served on golden platters, that
held half a bushel at one time.
The wealthiest and most important
citizens of the Emerald City were proud
to wait upon these famous Adventures,
and they were assisted by a sprightly
the Scarecrow pinched upon her rosy
cheeks and seemed to know very well.
During the feast Ozma grew thought
full, and suddenly she asked:
Where is the private?"s
"oh, he is sweeping out the bar
racks" replied one Of the generals. who
was busy eating a leg OF a turkey,
But l have ordered him a dish OF
bread and molasses to eat when his
work is done"
Let him be sent for said the Cir
ruler.
While they waited for this command
to be obeyed, she enquired:
Have we any other privates in the
armies?" q
0oh, yes replied the Tin woodman
II believe there are three, altogether
The private now entered, saluting his
officers and the royal Ozma very re-
sp%ectfully.
What is your name, my man." ask.
ed the girl.
"Omhy Andy" answered the private
Then, Omby Amply" said she, ("
promote you to be Captain General o.
all the armies of y kingdom. n es.
pecially 10 be Commander OF my Bod,
Guard at the royal palace"
ut Is very expensive to hold so many
Offices" said the private, hesitating
II have no money with which to buy
uniforms"
you shall be supplied from the roya
treasury said Ozma.
Then the private was given a sea
at the table, where the other officer,
welcomed him cordially, and the feast
ing and merrin1ent were resumed.
Suddenly Jellia Jamb exclaimed:
There Is nothing more TO eat! Thu
Hungry Tiger has consumed every
thing
But that is not the worst OF it," de,
clared the Tiger, m%ournfully. Some
where or somehow I've actually lost m.
Appetite
Editors Note-Dorothy has a tende,
heart and she decides to make a shorT
visit to Uncle Henry TO tell him tina
she is all right and that he need no
worry about her. How does she get Il
him? Read next weeks chapter, dor,
othy's Magic Belt to find out.
Copyrighted by l.. Frank Baum for tn,
George Matthew Adams Service.l