The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-08

shoulder and had lovely green whiskers
that fell quite to his knees. The Guar
dian at once addressed him, saying:
Here is a strange gentleman who
doesn't know why he has come to the
Emerald City, or what he wants. Tell
me, what shall we do with him."
The soldier with the Green Whiskers
looked at Jack with much care and
curiosity. Finally he shook his head
SO positively that little waves rippled
down his whiskers, n then he said:
Il must take him to His Majesty,
the Scarecrow."
But what will His Majesty, the
Scarecrow, do with him?" asked the
Guardian of the Gates.
That is His Majesty's business re-
turned the soldier. Il have troubles
bles must be turned over to His Majes-
ty. SO put the spectacles on this fell
low, and I'll take him to the royal
| palace"
| So the Guardian opened a big box
of spectacles and tried to fit a pair to
Jacks great round eyes.
Il haven't a pair In stock that will
really cover those eyes up" said the
little man, with a sigh; "and your head
Is SO big that | shall be obliged to
tie the spectacles on"
But why need l wear s~pectacles?"
asked Jack.
Its the fashion here said the SOL
der, and they will keep you from
being blinded by the glitter and glare
o. the gorgeous Emerald City q
OH exclaimed Jack. Tie them
On. by ali means. l don't wish to be
Nor Il" broke in the Saw-Horsei
so a pair of green spectacles were
quickly fastened over the bullying kr OTIS
that served it for eyes.
Then the Soldier with the Greer
Whiskers led them through the inner
gate and they at once found them.
selves in the main street Of the mag.
nificent Emerald City.
Sparkling green gems ornamented the
fronts of the beautiful houses and the
towers and turrets were all faced witt
emeralds, Even the green marble pave
ment glittered, with precious stones
and it was indeed a grand and marvel
GUS sight to one who beheld it for thu
first time.
However, the Pumpkinhead and tn,
Saw-Horse, knowing nothing of wealth
and beauty, paid little attention t,
the wonderful sights they saw through
their green spectacles. They calml!
followed after the green soldier an,
scarcely noticed the crowds OF greel
people who stared at them in sur
prise. When a green dog al out an
, barked at them the Saw-Horsep prompt
\ ~ oh ~ . 80 "SS1SNA ~ Nf'
y sent the little animal bowling int
one of the houses; bu nothing NOR
serious than this happened to inter
rupt their progress to the royal pal
ace.
The Pumpkinhead wanted to ride u
, the green marble steps and straigh
into the Scarecrow's presence; but tn
soldier would not permit that. So JAG
: dismounted. with much difficulty, an
I a servant led the Saw-Horse aroun
: to the rear while the Soldier with tn
Green Whiskers escorted the Pumpkin
Y head into the palace, by the front en-
r trance,
y The stranger was left in a hand
scmely furnished waiting room Will
the soldier went to announce him.
!, so happened that at this hour III
Majesty was at leisure and great
= bored for want OF something to do, S
he ordered his visitor to be shown 6
y orce into his throne room,
Jack felt no fear or embarrassmer
e meeting the ruler OF this magnificer
city, for he was entirely ignorant
all worldly customs. But when he er
It tered the room and saw for the fir
a time His Majesty the Scarecrow seate
upon his glittering throne, he stoppe
" short In amazement.
"a Next story-"His Majesty the Scare
crow in which Jack Pumpkinhead
n questioned by he King of Emera
10 City aud Is greatly in need of Tip
assistance, In making his nswer Do
n Jack make an enemy of the King b,
a fore Tip ~rejoins him, or does he W
r the Kings friendship? Next week
10 story tells. Read 1t and see.