The Washington times., 1919-03-02

by all sorts Of expressive gestures displayed
their intention to be his friends forever, Le
baudy bade them goodbye They kept bowling
profusely until he was once the Fras
quitas deck 1t not every day that strangers with
bags of gold pieces landed these shores and the Arabs
were firmly convinced that Lebaudy must be the imperial
ruler of all the white perhaps the personal
representative of Allah earth
Lebaudy was eated with the impression he had made
on the Arabs 1t convinced him that there would be lit
tie difficulty about securing the allegiance of the native
tribes on which he relied furnish the bulk of the
power for his empire.
In celebration of his triumph he determined to make
this gala night for the feet He ordered the chefs to
prepare special supper, the ships brilliantly lu
minated with cOlored lights and abundance of cham
pagne was served to all hands.
While the sailors were feasting and making merry
Lebaudy passed the long African twilight seated alone
deck weaving wonderful dreams of the empire that
to be-
On the distant shore where the campfres of the Arabs
were now the only signs of human habtation he in
imagination the towering marble walls of the city of Polls
At the head of the finest stood the imperial palace
with it's dazzling throne of gold and ivory. The bril-
anty lighted full Of the gayetes of pros
perous happy people. In commOdiOus theatres and lux
urous cafes artists who had been the delight of Paris
danced and sang.
1t fascinating picture which LebaAdy painted
for his minds eye to enjoy. It's details included
the gowns that would best set off the surprising beauty
of the he had in view grace his throne embesh
his harem and ornament his imperial court.
Well satisfied with his success with the impression
able Arabs who welcomed his gold and his pompOus be-
havor Lebaudy felt that his future great city of Polls
most auspciously founded. At his convenience he
could to this hosptabe spot and begin the estab
lishment Of city with the friendly welcome of the
tves he felt sure.
This much being settled the Emperor decided to re-
up the coast and begin the actual work of setting up
his capital at the spot where he had left his guard of five
armed Sailors and which he had already named TrOJa.
Two days later his flagship leading the other ships
of the imperial fOtla arrived within signalling distance
Of the future citytObe TrOia After much wigwaggng
of the signals with response from the sailors on Shore
the Emperor became impatient AS the flagship came to
anchor the wooden StOrehOuse and the tents, le
baudy fired the yachts heavy cannon Still response.
Lebaudy scanned the camp and swept the neighbOrng
sands with his glass; but could make out any of the
sailors he had left behind on guard
With imperial anger Lebaudy stamped the deck and
announced that cOurtmarta should at be held to
properly teach these recrean sailors what it meant to
betray their trust and dsObey their Emperor
Launching the imperial tender and accompanied by
another bOstlOad of armed men, Lebaudy landed the
beach and strobe the camp To his sstonhment there
were evident signs that the camp had been ,raded by
hostile force The warehouse with the provisions and
ammunition had been broken into and everything of
value had been carried away There were no signs in