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people. He is one of the cleverest natives in
Africa, and in every case his reforms have
meant Improvement for his nation as a whole.
The roads are excellent for that part of
the world, and the houses of Joja's subjects
are the best in Africa. Agriculture too, has
been brought to a fine point of excellence,
and when the war broke out German experts
were engaged in working on an experimental
farm near Bamum, his capital Cotton, corn
and tobacco are raised, as we'll as the staple
article of native diet, yams. Joja has estab-
lished a post system Of runners who carry
messages to all parts of his kingdom There
nearly 1900 of them. They carry the
mail in cleft stick, to which a white rag is
attached, and should anything happen to them
on the road the next passerby, by the Kings
decree, must take the stick to the nearest
post without delay.
In working out this system Joja was helped
by Major Mansfeldt, German administrator
in neighboring province, and it is doubtless
a source of slight qualification to the major
to know that Joja's runners were of nesti-
mable value to the French and English in
carrying information during the war.
Joja never forgave the Germans for their
attempts to crush him and his people, and
when the Allies came he helped them in every
way possible. At the same time he covered
himself by remaining neutral as far as fight
ing went and would allow none of his men
to enlist either side. Remote as he is
from the world, it was impossible for him to
judge to the rights of the case or the
strength of the combatants. They told such
different stories, something we noticed even
here in America.
On the success of the Allied arms, Joja
proceeded to make himself as agreeable as
possible to the British, who at that time oc-
cupied his territory, and the shrewdness of
his parleying over his status would have won
him loud applause at the peace table at Ver-
sailles. An agreement satisfactory to all hav-
ing been reached, Joja showed his good will
by presents sent to King George. The most
unusual Of these was pair of elephant tusks,
supposed to be the largest in Africa, perfect
ly, matched and measuring nine feet eight
inches in length. They are Drowned with age.
Joja claimed that they stood on either side
of the throne of his fathers for FIVE hundred
years.
While he 10 interested in new religion,
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Joja draws long, strong line at social re-
form in far it extends to monarchy.
For five hundred years he traces his dynasty in
an unbroken succession, and to-day he has as
strong a hold on the obedience (and, it's only
fair to say, affections) of his people as the
founder Of his house.
The people of Fumban live under feudal
system beginning with slaves, of whom there
are great number; free men who have their
own little farms or plots of ground, then
mobiles, or chindas, of various magnitude, and
then the court and Joja himself None below
the rank of chinda may look the King in the
face. When an audience is given comnoner
he approaches the King in a STOPPING position,
head averted, hands covering his face.
Each chinda has certain rights of judging
his immediate interiors, but an appeal can
always be made to the King on certain days
and at certain place. Joja is, like all native
rulers, inclined to be harsh in his judgment,
but, on the whole, he is fair. The govern
mental system is more or less on the old
patriarchal scale, and the modern reformer
would be surprised to find how contented the
people
But, clever though he is, Joja cannot see
how civilization would benefit himself or his
people. At present every one in Fumban
works few hours a day. The land is fertile
and needs little attention Their crops they
trade for other articles of food or occasional
bits of clothing.
For amusement Joja's subjects have native
dances and plays, in which all the inhabitants
Of each village take part. They also have
their strolling players and story telers Ma
tive sports, too, INDUCED in by every one,
even the slaves, while hunting and fishing can
be had at any time Of the year.
In some civilized countries it has been ex-
planned to Joja there is prohibition and he
is still wondering at mans not being per-
mitted to get drunk when he wants to. In his
own country the old problem of drink is no
problem at all. It's merely a matter of going
out into ones back yard and tapping slender
palm tree, drawing off the juice and letting it
stand. It's effect is pleasant and stimulating.
and if sufficient is inabibed it will be found to
have all the qualities of the widest home brew.
Joja has also been told how in civilized
countries people have many things that he
lacks, such as bathrooms. automobiles and so
forth, but when it is explained to him that in
order to have these benefits the people of these
far countries have to spend their lives work
ing eight or ten hours day, six days out Of
seven, IN little Offices poor Joja becomes utter
ly confused and dense of comprehension. Sit
ting in a game with civilization, he prefsvs
to stand pat. ~
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-vEN among the heads of limited
II monarchies, late years have proved
IL bad ones. Man, quite democratic
rulers have felt that the king busi-
ness is not what it used to be. AS for abso-
lutte monarchies, we like to tell ourselves,
they positively are no more The war cleaned
them up.
But if you think that the old-fashioned
kind of ruler is quite out of date, listen to
the tale Of good King Joja Of Fumban, who
has as many wives as Solomon. He rules his
people with an iron hand and in his country
the profiteer is unknown. Work is short and
play long and every man grows his own still
in his own back yard. For Joja, who never
heard the phrase "The world must be made
safe for democracy" or if he did would be
utterly incapable Of comprehending its mean
Ing, wields the power of life and death over
million subjects far up in the foothills Of
the Cameroons Mountains in West Africa.
The Cameroons, formerly one Of Germanys
biggest colonies, holds in the neighborhood of
100000 to 100000 natives. They are
split up into many nationalities, each speak
ing its own language and ruled by king.
Those near the coast have been more or less
under the influence Of the white man and
the Germans were able to impose on them the
restrictions Of the German law.
Far in the interior, however, where the
jungle begins to thin and give place to
serubby foothills, with here and there big,
open plateaus, there lives a harder brand Of
negro. Big men, Of distinctly higher grade
OF intelligence than their jungle brethren,
they successfully resisted German inter-
ference in their forms of government until
eventually compromise was reached, by
which the Germans were allowed certain
privileges, but the natives were left to govern
themselves as they wished.
The brain back of these natives belonged
70 Joja, the most powerful king in that part
0t the country. Joja is portly gentleman,
more than six feet tall, but carries his weight
Well. His placid appearance, however, is a
continual source of assonishment to all his
foreign friends, for he is the proud possessor
ssoI $50 wives. Six hundred and ninety women
a8htng over one rnan--it's enough to
s.r1ghten even Brigham Youngl And Joja is
0ut thirty-six years old
Jola's domestic worries do not end with his
s0iony of wives He has $50 children Poor
sfugglers, who are attempting to bring up one
I sai'd IN these times of high prices will find
weir hearts going out to poor Joja with his
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"Hear, oh thou comet-haired, certain mer-
chants of the bazaars say that they have paid
many medijes for the privilege of using the
booths which O'Malley Kayham controleth."
And the good Caliph responded eyes?
To whom do they say this:"
even to the Sheik Meyer and to Ell Brown
Effendi'
Then said Hy-lan:
"Bismillahw
And after long pause, he asked
Say they to whom they paid these sums?''
And the messenger responded:
ITO the Man Around the Corner"
TT.a.en clapped the Caliph his hands so that
those who waited upon his pleasure rushed In.
and to them he said
"Send couriers at once to the Commander
Of the Mameukes Abdul ell Inright and tell
him it is my order that he arm his forces and
search around all corners until he findeth this
person who mocketh my rule. Day and night
let the search continue
Then in the citadel, where the Commander
Of the Faithful safe, was hurry and confusion
and Abdul el Inright moaned in his own cham
her, saying:
"Orders is orders, but if my men search for
the Man Around the Corner, behold how shall
they find time for their regular duties? I must
obey the word Of the Caph but the sale of
tickets for the police games will fall off some-
thing terrible"
And the Mamelul1es sailed forth, armed to
the teeth, and they made search of all corners
Of the city with which they were familiar And
the realm of the Caliph resounded to the fail Of
the blackjack and the whistle of arrows bring
ing down the quarry. So great was the
slaughter that in the melee several burglars
and hold-up men narrowly escaped injury
At length protests from the families of
those transfxed by the arrows of the Name
lukcs were brought to the ears of the good
Caliph, who sought to chide the Commander
of the Faithful for his over enthusiasm. Yet
Abdul ell Inright shrugged his shoulders,
saying:
'Lord of a Thousand Battlefields, we do
our best. The few small injuries that have
befaen citizens are caused by the inexperi-
ence of the men of my host in shooting around
corners"
Also to the ears of Hy-lan of the Ruddy
Contenance came murmurs from certain NAL
contents, who spake in the bazaars that O'Mal-
those who had dared to rise before the host
of the Shek Meyer and confront him.
Then to his scribe, who had come to
him bearing the mark of approval of those
who had chosen him, said Hy-lan:
"Write me screed telling my people what
I think of this proceeding"
And to the Emir O'Malley Kayham the
scribe indited an epistle saying:
"Thou hast done right in the action taken
toward those who fell victim to the wes of the
Man Around the Corner. Yet, until we bring
him to justice, it might be expedient to let
these persons remain at their booths in the
bazaars. And, besides, you never tell what
this Sheik Meyer will do next"
Then read the Caliph the screed ard it found
favor in his eyes and he ordered it posted in
the bazaars so that all might read.
And he quoth in exultation: "Now need
my people mourn no longer, for my voice hath
returned to me'
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Brethren of the Mystic Order of
u u Thugee and yc of the Assassin Cult
who acknowledge the wise rule of the
old Man of the Mountains, give ear to the
,housand and eighteenth tale of the good
caliph Hy-lan of the Ruddy Countenance
the Corner, who threatened his realm.
Sow It came to pass in the fourth year OF
see Profit that Hy-lan safe in his chamber of
cate. giving audience to those who desired
a be chief scribe to His Suhlimity in place
e the former holder of the office, who, fol-
,owing the appearance OF the good Ca!iph
hefore the judgment seat of the infidel Sheik
Mever. had departed in the direction of the
boiling oil caldron.
And worry clouded the glory of Hy-aaH's
.ountenance as he strove to choose between
those who clamored for the post, and he
snake beneath his breath, saying:
"Behold how may judge of the excellen-
.;ss Of these who stand before me? How may
select man of intelligence and probity to
Re my scribe, being without a scribe to tell
me whom to select?'
But at length the grace of Allah came to
him and. rising from his throne, he quoth to
the applicants;
"Hear We all! He who would be my scribe
n,ust be filled with the virtues of truth and
honest dealing and poverty. For he must
serve me for the people and against the
interests. Behold even l the Caliph am not
fitted to judge of these qualities. Go ye forth
therefore and appear before those who Of
all in my realm are the personifcation of
these necessary virtues Present yourselves
IN Mur-fee, the Mullah, the Chosen of Allah,
and to Willi-bn- Hearst, the Sheik ul Islam,
and the choice that they shall make, it shall
even be my choice"
And they marveed at the modesty of his
words and departed as he had bade. Then to
the good Caliph where he safe, with the glow of
virtue upon his countenance, there came his
faithful vizier, Sinn-ott, and the glory of his
raiment rivaed the radiance of his lords
yisage. And Sinn-ott spake, saying:
"Prince whose brow is the sunset, I bear
and his host, the infidel followers of the Sultan
Nathan, who say they seek to prove the worth
Of thee and thy emirs and pashas."
Then the good Caliph swallowed thrice and
at last said:
"Yea?'
And Sinn-ott spake on, saying:
"Behold, Son of the Sirocco and Nephew of
all the Winds, the Sheik and his followers
have haled before them one of thine own
household even the Emir O'Malley Kayham;
and Ell Brown Effendi-whose name be thrice
accursed for all generations-even now seeks
to measure his worth as he sought to measure
thine"
Then became the countenance of the Good
Calph pale, as doth the sun when Allah layeth
on it his hand in eclipse and at length said he
in voice filled with pain:
"Say it amt true, Johnny! Say it amt
true!"
But Sinn-ott only shook his gold-laced tur-
ban sorrowfully and replied:
"Alas! Father of the Moon and Grand
father of the Stars, it is even 500
And Hy-lan bethought himself muttering:
"Oh, sorrowful day in which gave over my
New-York tribune., 1921-09-04
By w. M. CLARK

Christianity is this cone man, one woman
business" That would be rather hard on
Joja.
At the same time, whatever it may be,
Joja's religion is certain to be of benefit to
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the opinion that there were good and bad
points to all of them and that he proposed
picking the best points from each and founding
a religion of his that would fit his people.
One Of his main objections to unadulterated
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acquaint me of how the contest goeth"
And Sinn-ott, salaaming carefully so as
not to crease his raiment unduly, departed.
Then Hy-lan, to compose his mind, gave
himself over to the study of the scrolls, on
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which were written the wisdom of Wili-ibn-
Hearst, the Sheik ul Islam. Yet even these
inspired words could not bring peace to his
spirit, and he leaped to his feet when a
messenger entered, crying:
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Protector Of the Poor and Enemy of the
Interests, l come with tidings from thy
vizer!'
And the good Caliph replied: eyes, yes
Go on" So that the messenger continued:
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scribe to the keeper of the oil baths!' And
at length, turning to his vizier, he spake:
"Go thou, faithful one, and mingle with
the crowd about the encampment of the
Sheik Meyer And send me messengers to
New-York tribune., 1921-09-04

AIDERS of the desert, draw nearl
Brethren of the Mystic Order of
u v Thugee and We of the Assassin Cult
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-31
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Many stomach sufferers find they
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Mrs. l.. Z. Hill writes: Before
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Get a package Of DIGESToIDS to-
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Howe, Bobbie Norvill, Rufus Buchan-
an. Denton Hurry. Mote Neal and
Claude Lynch of Durant.
J. j. !.
Interesting Announcement.
News has just been received here Of
the marriage of Miss Anna Lillian
Larsen of Kansas City. Mo. to Mr..
Frank l.. Law Of Kansas City, which
was celebrated at Kansas City, re-
Gently.
The bride is the daughter of prom
inent society folk of Kansas City.
Mr.. Law is the son of Rev. and Mrs.
Law. who were formerly of Ardmore.
Rev. Law was pastor of the Broadway
Methodist Church. Mr.. Law re.
ceived his education at Hargrove Col
lege. He IL now associated with a
brokerage concern at Kansas City.
+ j. +
Society Personals.
Miss Anna Ruth Stewart, who has
been attending Martin College, Pu-
laski, Tenn, returned home. Sunday
TO spend the summer vacation with
her parents, Rev. and Mrs. w. J. Ste
wart.
Mr.. Eugene Stewart, brother of Miss
Stewart will return from Hendrix Col
lege in Conway, Arkansas, Saturday
Lucian Jones is spending a few
weeks vacation in Amarillo and Dal-
hart, Texas, guest of friends and rel
atives. Mr.. Jones left Sunday.
Mr.. Roy Vines will go to Ennis
Texas, Thursday, to visit with his par
ents for a week.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Easley and son,
william, Jr., who have been spending
the winter in Oklahoma City, have re-
turned to Ardmore to spend the sum
mer montha.
Miss Margaret Odom is spending her
summer vacation in lredell, Texas
with her uncle, Mr. w. r. Odom. on
his ranch home. Miss Odom will re-
turn home in September.
Mrs. c. E. Sykes and son, Suthcr-
land, left Sunday afternoon for Cor
dova, Alaska, where they will be
joined by Mr.. Sykes, who has been
spending the past month in Alaska.
From Cordova, Mr.. and Mrs. Sykes
and son will go to Jack Wade, Alas
ka, where they will spend the gum
mer, returning to Ardmore in Septem-
Der.
Word received here from Mr.. Sykes
Sunday morning, stated that he had
shot seven bears on the Kodiak Is
lands.
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Texas, who has been here the latter par;
Mrs. L. T. Burton, and family return
ed home.
Mrs. Buster Of Wilson was In Marie'.
Ia the past few days visiting with her
many relatives ami friends. Mrs. Buster
was also here to attend the graduation.
exercises of her daughter. Miss Elaine.
Johnnie Bibler who is employed az
Wilfong Dry Goods store is taking his
vacation and is visiting with his par
ents at Pilot Point and other places in
Texas.
Miss Wagner manager Of the watc,
and light plant, spent the weekend with
her parents in Gainesville, Texas, this
week
Mrs. Thep Smith of Shawnee who has
been here the past few days the CUES,
of Mrs. Risbey, daughter OF Mrs. Luc,
Burgess, has returned home. Mrs. R!s-
hey who has been here visiting with her
mother has also returned home.
Jack Scanlon left yesterday for Tyler,
Texas, where he will be in school al
that place for the coming term Of school.
Mrs. Monroe Clar3y who has been
visiting with her brother, Garland Wi.
kins, at Vernon, Texas, the past few
days returned home the latter part Cf
the week.
Mrs. L. Duke, who for the past few
months has been visiting with her
daughter, Mrs. Marvin Monroe at Dem
yer, Col. has returned home.
Miss Sue Brigham and Miss Lucy
Boutwell, left yesterday for points IN
Texas where they will visit for d few
days and then they will return TO Mari
tia to teach the summer school. THEFT
many friends viii be glad 10 know that
they will be with US again next year
Mr.. and Mrs c. H. Michel Of Loves
Valley were in Marietta Saturday shop
ping.
Mrs. Harper and Mrs. High Of Thack-
erviue, were in Marietta Saturday shop.
ping.
Mrs. Charley Green and children o!
Ardmore who have been here the pas;
week visiting with her parents. Mr.. ana
Mrs. DR.. r, A. Gardner returned hom,
the latter part Of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Scot; OF Thacker
vile were in Marietta Saturday shop
ping.
Miss Eunice Ltpsey Of Durant whv
taught school here the past term Of
school, left yesterday for her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Willis OF Loves
Valley were in Marietta Saturday.
Miss Ida Black who has been attend
ing school at Milford. Texas, Is home
for the summer vacation.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-31
MARIETTA

N.s Annie nav who taugh. in the
Marietta hish school this year left yes
er5ay ,9r her home in southern Texas.
| iss Shaw has been in the Marietta
-y schools for the past five years, and
ias charged of the domestic science de-
p rtmsut. We regret very much 10
earn rnat Miss Shaw will not be with
this next year. We hope for her great
Iccess in the future.
Alrs. Kinda Duke of Wilson who has
been here the past few days visiting
IN her parents, Mr., and Mrs. John
wis, returned home yesterday.
Hiss Clara Rooch who has been
aching school in the Franklin build
gg this year left for her home at Ada
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Black and chill
ren Of the Rio Grande valley are here
ooiiing after some business. They may
pend the remainder OF the summer
Marietta.
Miss Lila Mae Davis left yesterday
or Kansas City and st. Louis where
hewiil visit for the summer with hel
brother and slster-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs
ack Davis.
Miss Vida Burgess who attends th'
Oraughon's business college at For
Worth. Texas, is home Tins week visit
ng with her mother, Mrs. Lucy Bur
,css.
Mrs. Charley Spalding is visiting wit
ler parents in Fort Worth. Texas, thi.
week
Mrs. Oren Staples is visiting with he
parents in Gainesville. Texas, this
week.
Oren Staples Is visiting with his par
nts IN Bochlria, Texas, the past few
ays.
w. c. johnson left yesterday foI
is home at Waurika where he will
isit with his parents for a few days
lr. Johnson taught in the high schoo
nd is going TO be one OF the teachers
4 the summer school. His many friend
ill be glad TO know that he will b
18th the school again next year.
Mrs. John Justin and little son o.
ocona, Texas, who have been here IN,
ast few weeks visiting with her par
nts, Mr.. and Mrs. Willis. returned
ONE the latter part OF the week
Miss Geraldine Burney is spending
w days with her friends in Norman.
Mrs. J. w. Wilkins who has been II
ernon. Texas, the past week visitln,
ith her son. Garland. returned HON,
esterday.
Lyton williams who Is attcndin,
raughons business college at Dalla
spending a few days with home folk
lis week.
Charley Spalding spent the week en-
ith his parents In Oklahoma Cit.
is week end.
Miss Elizabeth Bell who taught schoJ
IRE this past term left yesterday 70
i sr home at Norman. Miss Bell mad
any friends while here and her man
lends will be glad to know that sh
III be with US again next year.
Miss Cecil Boyd LEFT yesterday for Ed
ond where she will attend the norma
is summer.
Miss Pauline shacklet Of Galveston
sxns. Is here this week visiting witt
Il uncle and aunt. Mr.. and Mrs Hor
e Scott and daughters.
Miss Pattie Smith who has been al
ndlng school a. Milford. Texas,
me for her summer vacation.
Miss zella Mae Crosby left yestei
y for her home at Norman. Miss Cros
y taught in the Marietta schools thi
ar and her many friends viii be gla
know that abe win be back next yeat
Miss katherine Scott left yesterda
Norman where she will attend tn
rnal
Nr. and Airs. Leo Cells OF Pilot Point
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-31
CITY WELCOMES
A NEW VOCALIST

A newcomer to Ardmore's musical
circles and one who has received a cor
dial welcome is Artells Dickson, BARI
tone, of New York City. who is here
to spend the summer with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orin Dickson. 1905 Nc
Lish avenue.
Mr.. Dickson has appeared before q
number of audiences and has delighted
his hearers with his splendid voice. He
has established studio at the Broad
way Baptist church and will teacn
throughout the summer, returning 70
New York in the fall to resume his
study with Percy Rector Stephens.
Among well known singers who stu
died with Mr. Stephens are Paul Alt
house, Royal Dadum and Reginald
Werrenwrath
Mr.. Dickson is we'll known through
out the state. He formerly made his
home at Tulsa. He won the second state
medal in voice at Norman in 1918 and
in the same year won the first prize
in the Enid Musical Festival. He is
base soloist in the Second Presbyterian
church, New York. While in Tulsa Mr.
Dickson studied with Robert Boice Car,
son.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-31

Wilmington.-Alexis I. Dupont, Sec
retary and director OF the F l. dupont
de Nemours and company, died after an
illness Of ten days.