Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-07

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"fou are those whom T
the god deigns to accent eApect d
she said. Then, in q firm us oHair
the iasso is in n hand tho sG
the other. and put yourself knife
push IN the defile which leaa. 10 AZ
cemetery. Our brother Won nus 70
init to enter; but kill with VIII ps
whoever may not answar p9.
when you say 'Siva.'" DaAha
The Hindoos rose, and yow,,.
ence, took the direction indioas oD&
priestess remaining alone tbaeeeu IL
coal upon the tripod n ,ew aOn
flame; then seated herself ~ 1--WE III
of the idol and waited. Sndd 'e base
started and raised her head my 81
A strange chant from man
souned IN the distance, graduaiIv ~ ,ses
1T is they she murmured
And in a few moments stil, :.
a large number of men. in ,'aslas
dress, filed through the openln pieaa
rocks and formed an IMMENSE ! ui ~
about the statue Of the god urea
Suddenly the circle respectfu,u
cd TO allow to pass through som Ts
persons, before whom every boas as
bow ed. These latter We're tha D.. W.
Djella. the Fakir Souniancv ,aasSa
Holcar and Djaal. They od a.aoi
straiehtway to Jubbee. followoa
two Hindoos, who carried ! n.y.
covered with black cloth. This 49,
they placed at the feet of the ,s% Sssa
Djella then made a sign to tba ~.
ess, who leaned toward her ana rm'
two exchanged a few Whispered w., 'a'
After this rapid interview, JuhSa
turned toward the crowd. utter;n.
single monosyllable. whose effect
to produce profound and instan,s.s
Gus silence.
She then spoke.
"Sons of the Terrible" sho s.,,.
"worshippers of silva. god of evil 's sss
of Bowhanie, goddess of destruc,a,
you have penetrated into the yalav !.
mystery. The god who commands S..s
and revenge Is in your midst. Ha n,
N to you. He hears you. Sing 4.
hymns of the godv'
immediately every voice took nm n,
chant. When they had ceased IN
priestess spoke again.
what does this sacred basket bolap
she asked.
1.-THE bird Of night which SINGS a
DEATH" answered Fakir Souniancy
Lift the cloth!'
One of the Hindoos was about II az.
ecute this order when Jubilee arressa
him.
Wait" she said, and added acsln
addressing herself to the crowd, N
the bird fes without singeing his wine
in the flames of the tripod, and II Won
hear him from afar utter a sinister en-
you may understand that silva smlks
and that all Il enterprises will sue
eed now"
And, giving a sign, the cloth IVES 70
moved from the basket, disclosing
huge owl, who, spreading his wings
without approaching the flame, flew
upward and was lost in space.
''The bird has not touched the fire!
exclaimed the priestess, in triumph
"Now, listen!l"
One or two seconds passed, then ta
owls boot could be heard in the dis
lance.
"Such signs cannot lie!" cried Jul
bee. "Saugor has succeeded"
And, as if to confirm her words, 4
this moment the gigantic Hindoo Al
peared upon the scene and bowed kl
before the princess.
You have succeeded?' she asked.
Eyes"
"He is here?"
Eyes"
Bring him before U.s."
Diella then mounted one OF II
granite steps of the pedestal Of Il
statue, that she might command u
crowd, whom she addressed in ringiI
tones.
"Sons of the Terrible she cried, (
you know why l have gathered you !
gether tonight and in this place? 1t
to show you an enemy-a conquer
enemy. Children of Bowhanie, y
will be witnesses to Bowhanie's jn
icer."
AS she spoke, the steps OF a h0r
sounded in the defile. The animal, !
by Saugor. made its way through
crowd, which parted for it to pass; a
when 1t had reached the inner clrc
where a feeble light fell from the bul
Ing charcoal, it was seen to bear a D
man burden.
This burden was John Malcol
bound to the saddle. his hands tied
hind his back, a bandage over
eyes and a gag in his mouth, VIII
permitted him to utter neither CRY
moan.
At the sight Of this man, thus
tered. a sort Of dull shiyer !
through the crowd.
let him be freed, and let his pa
age fall" said the princess, imperl0
ly.
The links were instantly unao
Strong hands seized, lifted him y
the saddle, and placed him before y.
la. At the same moment the bana'
and gag fell off, restoring to him
sight and his snaech.
For several seconds he looked ap
him bewildered, his eyes weakeneu
the bandage. had difficulty In -
gushing objects, and could not re-
nize faces.
''Who has brought me hereF ne
manded, In firm tones. "Who are
crowd who surround me? Where
|, and what do they desire OF me!
Djeila advanced two steps. :,
II will answer you, John Maicon
she said.
The civilian could not repress an