Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31

triumphal expedition, laughing, sing
ing, shouting; jostling every one VINO
came in their way, with an utter indlr-
ference to the result. I foresaw trou-
bic at the very outset though it came
in manner did not anticipate.
1.-THE Berbers had found their way
undisputed until they came in front of
a low-walled, roof1ess structure, with
whitewashed walls, standing in the
very heart of the market place, build
ing which had been pointed out to me
on the previous day as &he saints
house." sacred spot to The Moslem,
never to be invaded by one not a true
follower of Allah. There rested the
bones of one of their great saints, con-
tinuaIly guarded by trustworthy senti-
nels.
..Straight toward this consecrated
ground went the staggering Berbers.
as if intent upon entrance. Deep, omin-
Gus growIs filed the sir, and felt that
it was discretionary for me to move
back. But the crowd had hemmed me
in SO found that was impossible, so
was compelled to witness the scene
that followed.
.The leader of the Berbers was a
man about middle age, as near as I
could Judge him, and, If there was one
In the entire party that showed any
superiority in looks or strength over
his companions he was entitled to that
credit.
"The Moorish guard, himself pow
erful fellow, flung forth torrent OF
abusive language as the newcomers adj
yanced. and flanked by dozen sturdy
Moors, he waited the coming of the
Berbers. AS if his enemy moved too
1,t, no Of nIictS1v
forward, and swinging the heavy
spear he carried over his head, he
hurled himself upon the other.
Renewed yells now filled the air.
and I expected to see the Berber
( pierced through the body. Instead
there was the swift CLEAN of naked
! knife, cry of horror, and the Moor
sunk at the feet of his companions in
the gasps of death. To my surprise.
he Berbers offered to strike no further
low. and. as If suddenly changing
their nina in regard to entering the
place, wheeled and started to retreat.
"This was the signal for the cempan-
ions of the dead guardsman to rush
upon the half dozen mountaineers, all
of whom escaped except him who had
killed the Moor, the latter being quick
~ overpowered and dragged away
- :" nat VIII lIley w VIII I'LL
asked of my guide.
Take him before the cadi, that ne
may be Judged, and may Allah's curse
rest on him
Anxious to see the sequel of this
\ affair I asked my companion to lead me
to the court of Moorish justice, whlcf
we reached JUS as the officers entered
with the prisos.er between them, ana
y mob of people at their heels.
.'This scene of justice was an open al
e cove. and at the appearance OF the cap
tors with their charge, two men, II
! spotless white turbans and blue jellabs
the cadi's Judges, nodded to their chlef
and he addressed the foremost OF TIT
party. who quickly explained what ha'
taken place at the entrance to the sa
cred temple The knife, still reekint
with the blood of the Berber's victim
was handed to the cadi. Holding tn
sinister weapon. 50 all could look at II
\ he then shook it in the prisoners face
\ demanding what excuse he had for 90
ing the deed.
tsAs defiant as ever the accused face
ks Judge speaking a few words in hi
asty way, which my guide interprete
Emesn that he had killed the man L
Tense and that he sloried in tn
4. This was answered by an impa