The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-07-03
ridden DANGERS"
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and scientist, is afflicted with . very
strange malady which in its irregu-
larly intermittent and recurrent at
tacks. destroys the balance OF his
nature and faculties. This dread spell
causes an entire change in his per-
and he becomes different
being, not only mentally but physi-
cally as we'll. Normally, he is OF
kindly, generous nature. When the
evil spell takes possession Of him he is
into a brute-a demon.
In his normal state, and due to his
work as a scientist, DR.. Brutell has
overcome certain forces of nature.
Chief among his discoveries is the
double x-ray." BY means of this
double x-ray" he is able to pass
through solid bodies-doors, walls,
and the like. He can overcome grav-
itation, become invisible, etc. When
under the influence Of the strange
evi, spell he retains knowledge and
control of these powers. They axe
even intensified within him. and as
chief of the Black Circle, band of
mysterious rascals who prey on the
rich. he uses his scientific powers to
aid and obtain the ends of the ne
farious gang. In his normal state he
remembers nothing Of what occurs in
his possessed moments" but when I'M
der the spell he recalls everything
that happens in his normal state.
In his normal moments. however,
he has knowledge that he is victim
of some unexplainable spell. Thus by
the aid of potent mixtures, he can
occasionally avert the coming of his
evil personality. His change from the
normal to the abnormal is generally
caused by one thing-a storm or un-
settled condition Of the weather, end
sometimes a nervous shock.
As DR.. Brutell he is respected cit
izen of little western town. While
walking about the broad acres of land
with their trees. flowers and shrubs
ENJOYING and studying them, Or. Bru-
tell il suddenly seized with one of his
spells. He rushes to his laboratory.
prepares the potent mixture that vii
prevent the spell, hut is too late.
He goes to the meeting place Of the
Black Circle and its black CARRIED and
cowled members are assembled, when
with flash and a roar he suddenly
appears in their midst. He takes III,
seat on the dias, with his lieutenant,
Hammer and PincerS-name6 after
the symbols Of the murderous gang.
seated on either side Of him. He an
nounces the planned robbery Of e
bank in the town and tells them that
he will rifle it alone. He disappears
as mystcriously as he came and .'oes
TO the bank. With the aid Of MS
double x-ray" battery he vaults over
the grille inside the bank, overporcrs
the cashier. and makes ava! with al
the available rooney. He is chased by
the police intc the country. When the
pursuers get too Close. the evil DR..
Brutcll JUMPS into tho bou.hs of q
tree from his automobile and hides
there.
In the meantime We mar. Robert
Stanton. millionaire. and Madeline /,
his daughter, who arc new ncighhors
Of DR.. Brutell. Stanton and his
daughter 20 into thu country foc n
afternoons outing. He leaves Made
line at the beach with some .chums.
lie goes to inspect the ranch of some
friend. Coincidentally the ranch is at
the spot where the evil DR.. BrutelI
escaped the officers. The rancher and
Stanton approach the spot where just
some minutes before the doctor leap
ed into the tree. He is still in its
bough giving vent to his evil passions.
As the rancher and Stanton stop I'M
der the tree to look over the land.
mad steer, off on a rampage, comes
earring their way. head down and
believing his defiance. The rancher
runs, but the millionaire il held to the
spot with horror. The believing Of
the bull challenges the evil nature in
The doctor and just rs the animal
comes under the tree. within a few
rods Of Stanton standing there power
less, the doctor drops down on the
steer and grasping his horns wrcsties
with him. A thrilling fight results
but the evil Brutell finally su5lucs
the maddened animal, and with an
expert hold breaks his neck. The
shock brings him back to his normal
nature.
As a result the doctor is invited to
dinner at the Stanton home. He
meets Madeline, who shows q mutual
interest as student in his
electrical research and discoveries.
he amazes the girl and her fatH n
with the power Of his "double x-ray."
Suddenly while the men are CONVEX
ing, DR.. Drutell feels one Of his spells
coming as thunder and tightening
flashes outside announce the gath
ering Of storm. Leaving the STAN
tons mystefied. he hurries avav. Re-
fore he can get home the evil smell is