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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02
Scranton Saloons Do
Business as Usual

scranton, Pa, July 2.-As far as
could be aScertained this city was not
dry yesterday all saloons being open
and selling beer and wine as usual
Whlle several had no hesitancy about
selling stronger drinks. Early in
the day Assistant United States Dis
trict Attorney John McCourt an
nounced that the law would be en-
forced throughout the Twelfth in
ternal revenue district and agents of
the Department of Justice were
busy all day gathering evidence.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02
Poincare Served Beef
From Highest Priced
Animal Ever Raised

Chicago, July 2.-Word was re-
ceived in Chicago to-day by Wilson
d Company, packers, that there was
served at the peace delegates din
ner on June %, by President Poin-
care of France the beef from Fyvie
Knight the highest priced beef anil
NAL ever raised.
This steer, a product of Purdue
University of Indiana was bought by
wilson & Company for $3.50 a
pound at the Live Stock Exposition
In Chicago last December.
The beef was presented to Presi-
dent Poincare by Thomas e. Wilson,
President of the packing company.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02
Woman Gets Life
Imprisonment For
Causing Mans Death

"odietown, Conn, July with
'he consent of Judge John E. Keeler,
MIS- Amy L. Archer Gilligan, en-
tered plea of second degree muir
qer Tor causing the death of Franklin
~, andrews, of Cheshire, May 80,
1919, at the Gilligan Home for the
ASeo IN Windsor. Life imprison-
ment In the. state prison at Wethers-
heIa was imposed at once.
states Attorney Hugh Alcorn eX-
plalned TO the court that some doubt
might exist as to whether Mrs. Gill;
gan was free moral agent because
OF her use of drugs.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02
Phila. Trolleymen
Get Wage Increase

Philadelphia, July 2.-The Phila-
delphia Rapid Transit Company an
nounced an increase in wages of
three cents an hour for it's 5000
motormen and conductors, making
the rate of pay for men in the ser
vice more than one year fifty-one
cents an hour. New men will receive
As cents an hour. After three
months service they will receive As
cents and after one year the rate
will be tifty-one cents.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02
Becomes Insane and
Shoots Uncle and Aunt

Mount Carmel, Pa, July BE
coming suddenly insane Julian Pad
itti, 20, yesterday shot and probably
fatally wounded his uncle and aunt
John and Mary Maronelli, aged so
and SO, respectively. Both the vic
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02
Savage Arms Men
Go Out on a Strike

SHARON, Pa, July Eight hun
ecu Ecu employees of the Savage Arms
Gorporatlon went on a strike, tying
up tne plant here. The men walked
out o IN body when their demand
lot straight time pay instead of
piece work was refused. The workers
i lelu parade yesterday through the
lorder. was iio us
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02
Frank Rack Will Be
Deported to Austria

n iasSaic, n. j., July 2. - Frank
.sack, Of New York, arrested here
lecehtly with three other men on
.narse of attempting to organize
.auleal @ group in this city, was taken
~ EMS Island by Federal agents for
Leportation TO Austria as an unde-
released.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02
Herbert Hoover Quits
the Grain Corporation

New York, July 2.-Resignation
of Herbert Hoover as chairman of
the board of directors of the food
administration grain corporation and
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02

reorganization of the corporation
under the name United States Grain
Corporation" was announced at the
annual meeting of stockholders
here.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02
Greatest Millinery Bargains of the Seasc

Lot of 25c value, Millinery Trim
mings. Special ........... 1Oc
500 and $500 value, Ladies' I'm
trimmed Hats. Special -. $2.19
So. so value, Ladies' Untrimmed Hats.
Special ...,.............. $1.19
$500 and 5000 value, Pineapple
Sailors. Special .......... $2.19
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02
Rumanians Pride
Prevents Begging

Bucharest, July 2.-Red Cross
field workers here have noticed that
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02
$2PER
POUND IN RUSSIA
|gs Sell at Equivalent to 60
and 85 Cents a
Piece

|Archangel, July 2.-The popula-
m of North Russia is looking for
] rd to the opening of navigation
relieve a general shortage in the
ginning of the Bolshevik revolu-
IN.
AN American housewife, accus-
|ned to buying the little things she
eds without trouble, could hardly
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02

tins are reported to be dying. Paa
itti was taken to jail.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02

Lot OF $500 Trimmed Hats in navy
blue, taffeta and georgette. Special
$1.9S
Lot of $500 value, Trimmed Hats in
navy blue, taffeta and georgette
Special ................. $2.9S
Lot of SOC value, Millinery Trim
mings. Special .......... 25G
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-12
WENDELL, YEARLING
AT TRAPS, SMILES

Herman Wendell OF the bakery Of
that name, is making some of the old
er shooters of this neck OF the woods
look up ana take notice He attend
ed he Presbyterian Sunday school
picnic at Mckinley park Friday, bur
included his scatter gun in his bag
gage, and in company with Sam Clegg
sneaked away from the picnic ana
went down to the La Sale County
Gun clubs traps and shot few, Sam
would not allow us to publish his
score because he did not go to shoot.
but wants it understood that he Went
to the picnic Wendell has reason to
feel proud Of the fact that he went
to the picnic to shoot for he lost
only four out of a hundred and two
OF those We're dropped on the IS yard
line out of 25
And Herman is only yearlng at
the game
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-12

The Sunday school session is hel,
for one hour, beginning at 10 O'Clock
announcements will be made tomor
row about the annual picnic. Our
school last year won second place IL
the contest for the Marion Lawrence
loving cup
The message at II O'Clock will BE-
delivered by Rev Aric Brinkhorst 4
Chicago You will want to hear him
The pastor will preside
The Wcmen's Missionary Society
will meet mex Thursday afternoon az
? o'clock. Mrs, Willis Shaver ami
Mrs. Addie Morey are the leaders.
During July and August this church
is emitting the evening service.
GEORGE BRADFIELD, d. D..
= Pastor
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-12
MINISTER WINS
IN SEMI-FINALS

In the second flight Of the semi.
finals for the Golfers Ma gain trophy
Rev Carl Stackman defeated p. &.
Stor3ocf, , up and to play Previous
TO this l.. NJ Harvey had defeated G.
). Reed. > UP and ! to play and is now
matched to play l.. T.. Jordan The
winner o. this match will be placed
against Rev Stackman and the finals
for the cup played off, Both contend.
ers putting mp a good game and an in.
teresting struggle is looked for TO see
who will have his monicker carved
across the face Of the prize
The usual medal play handicap will
be held tomorrow, and indications
point to a good day Cor golfers To
turn in some nifty cards.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-12
MARSEILLES
MISS THERESA HIlLIMoRE.
Representative. Branch Office PhiIIirnore Building


David Jennings, who was rocentN
mustered ont of the army at Cam
Grant, will return here tomorrow an
will be employed in the quartermas
tiers department
Noble Brnndage returned % Moline
today after being called here by th'
death of his father, Frank BrunIase
Earl Quin. Berger GulDronson an"
James Buffo attended the carnival IL
Seneca last evening.
Mrs. t,nick Lettsome and son John
won't to Chicago today for a several
days visit with friends.
Mrs. c. L. Preston Of Texas who +
visiting her daughter Mrs. Eugen
Long in this city, is visiting friends
in Streator.
Mr.. and Mrs George Phillimore and
family will motor to Chicago tomor
row and visit over SUNDAY with rela-
tiYes.
Miss Ina Boyle is visiting in Morris
at the heme of her grandmother. Mrs
John Delbridge
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Baker Of Kins-
man spent last evening visiting friends
here.
Mrs. John Manns and daughter VIII
leave Monday for an extended visit q
Brooklyn, n. Y, and other eastern
points.
Misses Sue nageett and Mayis Mil.
ligan departed TO day for a two weeks
visit In Denver, Colo.
Mr. and Mrs Ralph Evitts and Mrs
Edward Dawson spent last evening in
Seneca.
Miss Mary Barth and Virgil Tab
bert spent last evening in Seneca
George Richardson, member Of the
G2d Engineers, from overseas, was
mustered out of the army at Chilli /
Gothic, Ohio. yesterday and arrived |
here yesterday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs, John Becker and I
daughter departed last evening for
Ringstead, Iowa, to visit their daugn.
ter, Mrs, Temp Wiley.
Mr. and Mrs. John NORMAN return
ed today from two weeks visit with
relatives in Rockford, Ill. Woman is .
on vacation from his duties at the
National Biscuit carton factory.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-12
ST0RK FAR AHEAD
Of GRIM REAPER
Report Shows Births in q States
Exceed Deaths by 74.4
Per Cent.
BIRTH Rate 24.6 PER 1000
..
Reports From Rcpstr ation Area Show
Birth OF 14,394 Pairs OF Twins
and 155 Sets Of Iripiets
in 1917

WashingtOn.-In tn" hrih.rogiStrn-
tiOn area of the United States BIB.
1872 infants were born alive in 1917.
representing II birth tate Of BAG per
1000 population.
The total nulnh"r If dru'I,s in the
same area was 77G.222, or tIl per
1000. The births exceeded The deaths
by 74.4 per cent Fni every state in
the registration area for rtucti"nlly
all the cities and for nearly All The
counties, the births exceeded the
deaths, In most cases hy considerable
Infants under one year of age aver,
aged 93s per LOCO living births.
The foregoing are among the fa,ts
brought out by the census bureaus
annual compilation of birth statistics
The brth-registraton area. cstah.
lished In 1915, has grown rapidly II
comprised in 1917 the six New Eng.
land states, Indiana, Kansas. Ken.
lucky Maryland, Michigan Washing.
ton, Wisconsin and the District Of Co
lulnbn. and had an estimated popula-
ton Of 5JOO0.OOO, or about SO per cent
of the estimated total population Of
the United states in that year.
Comparison With 1916.
Tho birth rate for the entire birth
registration area fell below that for
1916 by two-tenths Of one per 1000
populations; but the death rate was
less by six-tenths of one per thousand
than In 1916. Thus the excess of the
birth rate over the death rate for 1917.
which amounted to 1913 per 900, was
somewhat greater than the correspond.
Ing excess for 1916, l0.1 per 1000,
although 1t fell slightly below that for
1915, 1919 per 1000
II the birth and death rates prevail.
ing In any one OF these three wears
were to remain unchanged, and If no
migration were to take place to or
from the area to which they relate, It's
population would increase at the rate
or slightly more than per cent per
annum, or II little more than 10 por
cent In decade. This would be about
half the rate-2l per Gently which
the entire population of the United
States increased between 1900 and
1910.
or the total number of births report
ed l.2S0,2SS. or 2i5 per 1000, were of
white Infants, aud 73,5Oi, or 25.S per
1000. were Of negro infants. The
death rates for the two elements of
the population wore 1871 ana 225 per
] 900 respectively.
The lnfnnt mortality rate---that Is, .
the number of deaths Of infants under
one year Of age per 1000 born alive
the characterization area
AZ u whole was OBS In 1917, as against
l01 In 1916 and 100 IN 1915. This IL
TO 81 %" that In 1915 and !
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-12
Joe EnsIe

and the Braves has signed with the
Jersey outfit. Then Joe Englc. a right
handed pitcher. formerly with Wash
ingt0n, has been added to the Jersey
City pitching staff. Engle recently
was released by the Cleveland club.
Paddy BanWnn, former Yank. Joined
the Skee'ers on their trip TO the north.
Old Cy Pieh, team mate Of Bau-
mans on the Yankees has hooked up
again with the Newark Bears,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-12
Girl Fire Chief.

Port Tampa, Fla, IS to be pro
tected from fire by a brigade organ
l1ed and trained by the daughter Of
The late chief OF the Tampa Fire De-
,a'tment This girr, Maggie Harris,
Is said to be the first girl In the
United states, and probably in the
world. to organize a fire department
ABOUT forty men have agreed TO
serve under her direction. She Ia
drilling them according to the rules
and methods OF her late father
Popular Mechanics
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-12
WAllY SCHANG IS FAVORED
Placed In Fifth Position In BATTING
Order Of Boston Red sox-Un.
usual for Catcher.

1t is seldom iriccd, that catcher
Is placed as high as fifth In the bat
ting order Of mpjor league team, as Is
the case with W. II. Sehang OF the
Boston Red Sox. Sclang is not only Il
tine batter, batting from either eide
Of the plnte, bit he IS asfust base run
n"r. something unusual Ia a catcher.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-12
SPORTS
UNIFORM MAKES HIT
Ey Joss"

The Southern league rule that
managers must not appear III
uniform unless listed as active
PLAYERS doesn't bother Carlton
MolesWorth. The fat manager
of the Birmingham team dunS a
flannel shirt and a pair of over
alls before each game, puts his
team through its hitting and
fielding practice as an active
participants then retires to the
l<nch when the game begins,
His workout rig is said to make
Il great hit with the fans.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-12
JOE ENGLE TO JERSEY CITY
Former Washington TwrIer Added to
Bill Oonovan's list-Others Hook
Up With Bears.

Bill Donovan has added few sea-
sohed payers to his Jersey city Colts,
who may help the Hudson county nine
get on its feet. Eddie Collins, the
Brooklyn lad who played the outtield
for several seasons with Pittsburgh
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-12
DIAMOND
NOTES

OMAR" is playing great game at
mira for Hendricks.
~ Williams isn't particular where
ne knocks his home runs.
Manager Connie Mack of tha ev.
champion Athletic team plays golf.
II owner McGill only had couple
more Clint Rogges and Cavets there
would be nothing to it.
warm weather loosens up the kinks
III the salary arms, but Ii doesn't
loosen up the salary any.
When II comes to driving 'em bsck
TO the water bucket prohibition
hasn't much On Walter Johnson.
FROM the eight baseball mines OF
the Service league of san Francisco
an ail-star nine will be picked 10 tour
the states and play amateur teams.
the New York Giants have n first
bnScman under cover in George Kelly.
VINO seems to be finally coming
through. He is reported as playing
wonderful bali for Rochester.
Pitchers come and go. but some
hang on forever. Old Moose Romlne
looks Ike n million dollars In the
Ihree-l league and is about the only
pitcher the Bloomington club depends
on.
In the second game of the Decora.
ton day set-to between st. Paul and
Minneapolis the Saints scored u
runs, Leo Dresser crossing the plate
six times. He drew four bases on
balls and singled twice. getting
around each time he got on bnse
Johnny McGraw says Roger Rres.
nahan was the greatest catcher he
ever saw-always excepting Buck Ew-
ing. Like the freshman who said,
Pat Clancy is the greatest fighter in
the world--but he has a brother who
can bate the life out av him. To
ledo Blade.
pes MOincS gets Outfielder Horace
Milan KS part payment for Buzz Muir.
ply, in addition to n good round sum
IN cash from the Washington treas
ury. II declined 10 let Murphy go un.
rsS given q good man to safeguard
rs uutfird. Milan should be hear
u tie Western league.
Perfectly Safe.
Nov" said the physician to the
poet who had summoned him. you
are not In good health. and | must
'orbid MI brain work" But doctor
protested the poet. may | not write
some verses?' "Certninly," the doc.
or said. write all the verses you want
o."
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-12
Small Daily Lack.

Nothing surely IS so po, cnt as n law
that may not bc dlsobcycd. n has The
force of the wnter.drop that hollows
IN" stone. A small daily task. II II
he really daily. win beat the lnbors
or Il spasmodic Hercules.
Trollopo.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-12

The RcsclanI Eclipse team of Chi.
cago VIII journey 10 Aurora tomOr'
row, where they VIII tackle Manager
sutherland fas, aggregation at Fox
River Park. W..
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-12

Killing sabes in Russia, In entire
disregard of future supplies mas re-
suited In steady decline in the
catch, and in some districts has near.
y EFFECTED the determination OF these
valuable fur bearers; the matter has
oeen take. VI by the authorities, and
no sables VIII be permitted TO be
caught during the season. and tho
matter OF making an absolutely closed
period OF three years Is to be con,
s'dered without delay.--Fur News
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-12
Games Today.
RooseveIt's Iona Ride,

IN February 1909, the late former
president Roosevelt rode 9S miles on
horseback In the seventeen hours be-
Ween hayllght and dark. The trip was
"om Washington Ia Warrenton and
"turu. Three horses were used.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-12
Washington Tw'rIer Who Is Good for Several Years


CLARK tiiatA Of the Nationals ~
- ~ ~ "
Asked whether johnson suffering season the
manager replied: i Walter
talk about his of y,s no,
he suffering bad
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-12
Seek to Retain Old Friends.

The years have taught some sweet,
some bitter leSSonS-none wiser thun
this; to spend In all things else. but OF
old friends to be most miserly.-
Lowell
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-12
OF THE CLUBS
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
We sterday's Results.

Chicago, 6; Philadelphia, 3.
New York, ,; st. Louis, 0.
Pitt hurgh, ); Brooklyn, ,,
Cincinnati, 4-G; Boston, p.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-12
Games Today.

Chicago at Boston,
Pittsburgh at New York.
Cincinnati at Philadelphia.
s.. Louis at Brooklyn.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-12
NO PERFECT BALL GAME

When u pitcher hurlS n no.
rnn-no-hit. no.,nan.r reached first
game, he Is always credited
WIN pitching n perfect game.
hnt perfect game has never
h'eh pitched and. II Is fair TO
assume, one never will he pitch
co. Tor perfect game would
mean u men retired on
strikes on 81 pitched balls.
lhnt' ana that alone. would be
II perfect game.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-12
LOCAL MARKETS

Br0ilers, 33c.
Hens, per h., pc.
Stays, l2c.
Turkeys. per b., l7-25c,
Ducks, per h. loo,
Geese, Sc.
Eggs, See
Cream, Acc.
Butter. 36c
Lard, 23c
Hides and Wool.
Horse hides. s..
Mink skins, 1856
Skunk skins, 81 50S6
Coon skins, s2.50.S5
No. hides, per ID. l3c.
No hides. per ID, 12c.
Live Stock.
Steers--Stock, per cwt., 1880; fa,,
per cWt, $l4.
Calves. per cWt., sl2-sl3.
Hogs. per CWt. $l9S1S.
Spring lambs, per cwt. Sl2-Sl3
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-12

South Wilmington Selects are schcd
ulcd to play the Morris Reds in Nor
lis tomorrow
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-12

Sa@------AS -.:s--A- - -.
1916 Of every ten infants born alive
one died before reaching the age OF
one year, whereas in 1917 the CORE
spending ratio was II triilc more than
one i'll eleven. Among he twenty states
these rates ranged from ga for Min
ncsota to 1919 for Maryland; and for
the white population separately the
lowest and the highest rates were GG.3
for Washington and 1893 for New
HAMPSHIRE
The infant mortality rates vary
greatly for the two sexes and for the
various natioualtieG. The rate for
iIale infants in 1917. 1857 per 1000
living births, was nearly 30 per cent
greater than that for female infants,
which was only S33. When the com
parison is made on the basis of race
or nationality Of mother a minimum of
&C. per 1000 births is shown for in
tants with mothers horn In Denmark.
Norway and Sweden, and II maximum
Of 1926 for infants with mothers born
in Poland, while for negro children the
rate was 1856
The reports from the registration
area show the birth of 1884 pairs Of
twins and 100 sets of triplotS in 1917
In all, 29,2I3 infants, or a little more
than > per cent of the total number
born.
Number for Family.
The reports for 1.24l,722 Of the
births occurring in 1917 contained in
formation as 70 number of child in
order of birth. OF these reports 39o- /
oi2 were for the first child born to
the mother, 2G4O4i for the second
child, 1888 for the third. 144331
for the fourth, and 95.931 for
the fifth. In the remaining 2lGS4G
eases. or l7.5 per cent of the entire
number for which information upon
this point was obtained the total mum.
her of children borne by the mother
was six or more; in 37,91+ cases IT was
ten or more; in 1000, fifteen or more:
in 90 cases, twenty or more.
The Total number of children borne
~ the mothers who gave birth 10
these 1,241,722 infants in 1917, in
whose cases data were available as 70
previous births. was 4,093o0S. The
reports for 1,l9I,G2l of the births oc.
'urrlng in 1917 contained information
IS to the entire number of children
borne by the mothers and still living.
ma give a total Of 3,4i3, 4GG or an nv.
rage of very nearly three living cbn.
iren in each family in which birth
ook place in 1917.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-12
AhE RICAN LEAGUE.

Yesterdays Results.
Chicago, Z; Philadelphia, /.
Cleveland. 3; New York, !
Detroit 3, Washington, /.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-12

=
boston-St. Louis game postponed,
rain
Games Today.
Boston at Chicago.
New York at Detroit.
Washington at Cleveland.
Philadelphia at st Louis.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-12
Perfectly Safe.

Now said the physician to the
poet who had summoned him. you
are not In good health and | must
forbid MI brain work" But, DOCTOR
protested the poet. may | not write
some verses?" "Certninly." the doc.
tor said. write all the verses You want
to-"
Evening star., 1919-10-05

an egg in my presence. After the
Scarecrow is enchanted you shall fol-
low him into the place. But how will
you touch the objects?"
with my claws" said the hen, land
I can speak the word 'Ev' as plainly as
any one. Also I must have the right
to guess the entertainments of my
friends, and release them If succeed"
"Very WE'LL" said the King. You
have my promise"
'"Then." said Billina to the Scare
crow, you may get the egg"
He knelt down and reached under
meath the throne and found the egg,
which he placed in another pocket of
his jacket. fearing that If both eggs
were in one pocket they would knock
together and get broken.
Just then a bell above the throne
rang briskly, and the King gave an
other nervous Jump.
well, well!" said he, with a rueful
face: "the girl has actually done it,"
"Done what?" asked the Scarcrow.
"She has made one guess that is
right, and broken one Of my neatest
entertainments. BY ricketty. it's too
bad! never thought she would do it,"
do understand that she will now
return to US in safety?" inquired tho
Scarecrow, joyfully. wrinkling his paint
ed face into broad smile.
"Of course" said the King, fretfully,
pacing up and down the room. II al
ways keep my promises. no matter
how foolish they are. But I shall
make an ornament Of the yellow hen